Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation

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Tools Required

J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
1. 1.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
2. 1.2. Install the J 38834 nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
3. 1.3. Install the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 so that the smaller diameter of the J 38834-2 will be facing the front of the engine block.
4. 1.4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
5. 1.5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
6. 1.6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
7. 1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
8. 1.8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
9. 1.9. Rotate the J 38834 nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
Remove the J 38834 .