Tools Required

J 38834  Balance Shaft Service Kit. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
1. 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 .
2. Remove the J 38834  . See Special Tools .