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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Service the balance shaft as an assembly. DO NOT disassemble or assemble the balance shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Using J 43650
    GM598032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the balance shaft bushing using the J 43650  . (right side shown, left side similar).
    2. Fig 2: Seating Balance Shaft Bushing
    GM598033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Seat the balance shaft busing into the bore using the J 43650  and a wrench.
  3. When the J 43650  is fully seated in the engine block, remove it with a wrench.
    4. Fig 3: Left (Exhaust) Balance Shaft
    GM1830645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate or make noise.
    • Install the balance shaft to the engine using the following steps:
  4. Place the number one cylinder at top dead center (TDC).
  5. Lubricate the balance shaft lobes with engine oil.
  6. Install the left (exhaust) balance shaft.
    7. Fig 4: Balance Shaft Bolt
    GM1830644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Install the left (exhaust) balance shaft bolt (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the timing chain, sprocket and tensioner. Refer to Timing Chain, Sprockets, and/or Tensioner Replacement .
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