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Balance Shaft - Installation







INSTALLATION - BALANCE SHAFT





1. Install the balance shaft.
2. Align the balance shaft so that the notch in the counterweight is facing directly up.




3. Install the timing chain tensioner. Torque to 80 Nm ( 59 ft. lbs ).
4. Be sure that the camshafts and crankshaft are all set to their correct timing positions.




5. Install the balance shaft bolt (4). Torque bolt to 35 Nm ( 309 in. lbs ).




6. Install the bolt in the rear of the balance shaft 20 Nm (177 in. lbs ) and then rotate an additional 90°.
7. Install the rear balance shaft cover. Torque bolts to 8 Nm (71.8 in. lbs ).
8. Install the timing chain cover.
9. Install the torque converter and transmission.
10. Connect the battery.