Balance Shaft: Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Balance Shaft

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1 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

2 - BALANCE SHAFT FRONT COUNTER WEIGHT

3 - BALANCE SHAFT REAR COUNTER WEIGHT

4 - REAR RETAINING BOLT

5 - BALANCE SHAFT

6 - LOCKING PLATE BOLT

Position the balance shaft (5) into the engine balance shaft bore from the front.
NOTE: Balance shaft rear retaining bolt (4) must be replaced if length exceeds 50 mm.
Install the balance shaft rear counter weight (3) onto the balance shaft (5) and install the rear retaining bolt (4). Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.). Rotate the bolt (4) an additional 90°.
Install the balance shaft locking plate and locking plate bolt (6). Tighten the balance shaft locking plate bolt to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
Install the crankshaft rear radial oil seal. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Identifying Timing Components
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Install the timing chain. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 3: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Bolts
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Install the timing chain cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/GEAR HOUSING COVER - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Special Tool 9102
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Remove the Special Tool 9102 Flywheel Locking Tool (1) from the engine and install the starter. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - INSTALLATION) .