Balancer Shaft Front Bearing and Rear Bearing Replacement

Balancer Shaft Front Bearing and Rear Bearing Replacement

Special Tools

* J 26941 - Bushing and 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. Refer to Balancer Shaft Replacement Balancer Shaft Replacement.

2. Using J 26941 - remover and the J 38834 - kit , remove the balance shaft rear bearing.

1. Install the J 26941 - remover legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.

2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the balance shaft bore in the front of the engine block.

3. Install J 38834-1 into the J 26941 - remover.

4. Slide the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 and into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.

5. Install the J 38834 - kit bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1.

6. Using a wrench, secure the J 38834-1, and then rotate the J 38834 - kit nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed from the engine block.

7. Remove the J 26941 - remover from the balance shaft rear bearing.

3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.

Installation Procedure





1. Using J 38834 - kit , install the balance shaft rear bearing.

1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.

2. Install the J 38834 - kit nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.

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.

4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.

5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.

6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.

7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.

8. Using a wrench, secure the J 38834-1 into place.

9. Rotate the J 38834 - kit nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.

2. Remove the J 38834 - kit.

3. Install the balance shaft. Refer to Balancer Shaft Replacement Balancer Shaft Replacement.