Tools Required

J 43650  Balance Shaft Bushing Remover/Installer

Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Using J 43650
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1. Install the balance shaft bushing using the J 43650  .
Fig 2: Seating Balance Shaft Bushing
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2. Seat the balance shaft bushing into the bore using the J 43650  and a wrench.
3. When the J 43650  is fully seated in the engine block, remove it with a wrench.
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:
4. Place the number one piston at top dead center (TDC).
5. Lubricate the balance shaft lobes with engine oil.
6. Install the balance shafts into their bores.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
7. Install the balance shaft retaining bolts.

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