Balance Shaft Carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following components will remain intact during carrier removal. Gear cover, gears, balance shafts and the rear cover. See Figure.
- Remove chain cover and driven balance shaft chain sprocket screw.
- Loosen tensioner pivot and adjusting screws, move driven balance shaft inboard through driven chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain loop.
- Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to remove carrier.