Balance Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair
^ Tools Required- J 26941 Bushing/Bearing Remover
- J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit
Removal Procedure
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.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.
2. Use the J 38834 and the J 26941 in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
2.1. Install J26941 legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.
2.2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the balance shaft bore in the front of the engine block.
2.3. Install the J 38834-1 into 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 J 38834 bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1.
2.6. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 and then rotate the J 38834 nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed from the engine block.
2.7. Remove the J26941 from the balance shaft rear bearing.
3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
1.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
1.2. Install the J 38834 nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
1.3. Install the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 so that the smaller diameter of the J 38834-2 will be facing the front of the engine block.
1.4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
1.5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
1.6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
1.8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
1.9. Rotate the J 38834 nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
2. Remove the J 38834.
3. Install the balance shaft.