FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Carrier Assembly Replacement



The gear cover, gears, balance shafts and rear cover will remain intact during carrier removal.
1. Remove chain cover and driven balance shaft chain sprocket screw.
2. Loosen tensioner pivot and adjusting screws, then move driven balance shaft inboard (through) driven chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain loop.
3. Remove carrier to crankshaft attaching bolts and carrier.
4. Reverse procedure to install, then adjust crankshaft to balance shaft timing.