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Balance Shaft Installation: Installation

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    Fig 1: View of Balance Shaft Bushing and EN-43650 Installer
    GM2146378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the balance shaft bushing using the EN-43650:  installer (1).
    2. Fig 2: Seating Balance Shaft Bushing
    GM2146379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Seat the balance shaft bushing into the bore using the EN-43650:  installer (1) and a wrench.
  3. When the EN-43650:  installer is fully seated in the engine block, remove it with a wrench.
    4. Fig 3: View of Balance Shaft Bolts
    GM2146297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate or make noise.
  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 (1) into their bores.
    7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  7. Install the balance shaft retaining bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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