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J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing

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CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .

Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing. See Special Tools .
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. See Special Tools .
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. See Special Tools .
Remove the J 38834 . See Special Tools .