Balance Shaft Chain: Service and Repair
Balance Shaft Drive Chain ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Remove the balance shaft chain tensioner.
2. Remove the balance shaft drive chain from the following:
2.1. The crankshaft sprocket.
2.2. The left balance sprocket.
2.3. The right balance sprocket.
Installation Procedure
Important: Ensure the darkened links are facing outward.
1. Install the balance shaft drive chain to the following:
1.1. The left balance sprocket.
1.2. The right balance sprocket.
1.3. The crankshaft sprocket.
2. Verify the correct timing chain and timing mark alignments:
^ The left hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark (1) is at the 12:00 position
^ The right hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark (2) is at the 2:30 position
^ The crankshaft sprocket timing mark (3) is at the 4:30 position
^ The 3 timing marks (1-3) on the sprockets line up with a dark link on the chain
3. Install the balance shaft chain tensioner.