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J 43650 Balance Shaft Bushing Remover/Installer. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Using J 43650

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Install the balance shaft bushing using the J 43650 . See Special Tools .

Fig 2: Seating Balance Shaft Bushing

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Seat the balance shaft bushing into the bore using the J 43650 and a wrench. See Special Tools .
When the J 43650 is fully seated in the engine block, remove it with a wrench. See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of Balance Shafts assemblies

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IMPORTANT: If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate or make noise.
Install the balance shaft assemblies to the engine using the following steps:

Place the number one piston at top dead center (TDC).
Lubricate the balance shaft lobes with engine oil.
Install the balance shafts into their bores.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Install the balance shaft retaining bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the balance shaft retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).