Balance Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 26941 Bushing/Bearing Remover
- J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

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





1. Remove the balance shaft.





2. Use the J 38834 and the J 26941 in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
2.1. Install the J 26941 legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.
2.2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the front of the engine block.
2.3. Install the J 38834-1 into the J 26941.
2.4. Slide the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 and into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.
2.5. Install the bearing, washer and nut on the J 38834-1.
2.6. Hold the J 38834-1 and turn the nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed.

Installation Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

1. Dip the balance shaft rear bearing in clean engine oil before installation.





2. Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
2.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
2.2. Install the nut, washer, and bearing on the long threaded end the J 38834-1.
2.3. Install the J 38834-2 so that the smaller diameter will be facing the front, onto the J 38834-1.
2.4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
2.5. Install the balance shaft rear bearing on the J 38834-3.
2.6. Position the balance shaft rear bearing.
2.7. Hold the J 38834-1 with a wrench and turn the nut counterclockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is installed.





3. Install the balance shaft.