Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation

Tools Required 

J 38834  Balance Shaft Service Kit. See Special Tools and Equipment .

CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Use the J 38834  in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
   1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
   2. Install the J 38834  nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
   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. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
   5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
   6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
   7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
   8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
   9. Rotate the J 38834  nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing Using J 38834, J 38834-1 & J 38834-1
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Remove the J 38834  .