Section 1 (3.7L Engine (Service Information)): Shaft-Balance: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:
The balance shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the gear from the balance shaft.
- Coat counterbalance shaft bearing journals with clean engine oil.NOTE: The balance shaft is heavy, and care should be used when installing shaft, so bearings are not damaged.
- Using Special Tool 8641 Counterbalance shaft remover/installer tool, carefully install counterbalance shaft into engine.
- Install Counterbalance shaft thrust plate retaining bolt finger tight. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Position the right side of the thrust plate with the right chain guide bolt, install bolt finger tight.
- Torque the thrust plate retaining bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
- Remove the chain guide bolt so that guide can be installed.