Balance Shaft Installation

Tools Required 

• J 8092  Universal Driver Handle
• J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter
• J 36996  Balance Shaft Installer

Important:  The balance shaft and the balance shaft front bearing are serviced only as an assembly. Do not remove the balance shaft front bearing from the balance shaft.

1. Apply clean engine oil GM P/N 12345610 (Canadian P/N 993193) or equivalent, to the balance shaft front bearing.
   WARNING: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
2. Use the J 36996  and the J 8092  in order to install the balance shaft.
   Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Using J 36996 & J 8092

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   CAUTION: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
3. Install the balance shaft retainer and bolts.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

   Fig 2: Installing Balance Shaft Retainer & Bolts

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4. Install the balance shaft driven gear onto the balance shaft.
5. If reusing the fastener, apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent, to the threads of the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
6. Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
   1. Use a wrench to secure the balance shaft.

      Place the wrench onto the balance shaft near to the balance shaft front bearing.

   2. Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt.

      Tighten 

      1. Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt on the first pass to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
      2. Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt on the final pass using the J 36660-A  an additional 35 degrees.
7. Remove the wrench from the balance shaft.
8. Rotate the balance shaft by hand in order to ensure that there is clearance between the balance shaft and the valve lifter pushrod guide. If the balance shaft does not rotate freely, check to ensure that the retaining ring on the balance shaft front bearing is seated on the case.
   Fig 3: Installing Balance Shaft Driven Gear & Bolt

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   Important:  DO NOT install the camshaft sprocket bolts at this time.

9. Install the balance shaft drive gear.
   Fig 4: Installing Balance Shaft Drive Gear

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10. Rotate the engine camshaft so that the timing mark on the balance shaft drive gear is in the 12 o'clock position.
    Fig 5: Ensuring Balance Shaft Drive Gear Timing Mark Position

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11. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
    Fig 6: Removing Balance Shaft Drive Gear

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12. Rotate the balance shaft so that the timing mark on the balance shaft driven gear is in the 6 o'clock position.
    Fig 7: Ensuring Balance Shaft Driven Gear Timing Mark Position

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13. Position the balance shaft drive gear onto the engine camshaft.
14. Look to ensure that the balance shaft drive gear and the balance shaft driven gear timing marks are aligned.
    Fig 8: Ensuring Balance Shaft Drive Gear & Driven Gear Timing Marks Are Aligned

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