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001-004 Balancer

Preparatory Steps

WARNING
Some state and federal
agencies have determined
that used engine oil can be
carcinogenic and can cause
reproductive toxicity. Avoid
inhalation of vapors,
ingestion, and prolonged
contact with used engine oil.
If not reused, dispose of in
accordance with local
environmental regulations.

WARNING
To reduce the possibility of
personal injury, avoid direct
contact of hot oil with your
skin.

WARNING
This component weighs
more than 23 kg [50 lb]. To
reduce the possibility of
personal injury, use a hoist
or get assistance to lift the
component.

l Drain the lubricating oil.

Refer to Procedure 007-
037 (Lubricating Oil
System) in Section 7.

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l Remove the lubricating oil

pan. Refer to Procedure
007-025 (Lubricating Oil
Pan) in Section 7.

Remove

WARNING
This component weighs
more than 23 kg [50 lb]. To
reduce the possibility of
personal injury, use a hoist
or get assistance to lift the
component.

Rotate the crankshaft until the

engine is positioned at number
one piston top dead center
(TDC).

Remove the eight (8) balancer

assembly fastening capscrews.

Remove the balancer

assembly.

Disassemble

Place the balancer assembly

on a work bench.

Remove the capscrews from

the cover plate.

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Remove the cover plate.

Remove the balancer

assembly shaft assemblies.

Clean

WARNING
When using solvents, acids,
or alkaline materials for
cleaning, follow the
manufacturer's
recommendations for use.
Wear goggles and protective
clothing to reduce the
possibility of personal injury.

WARNING
Wear appropriate eye and
face protection when using
compressed air. Flying
debris and dirt can cause
bodily injury.

Clean the shaft assemblies with

solvent and dry with
compressed air.

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Inspect for Reuse

Inspect the balancer shaft

drive gears for pitting or
missing teeth.

Replace the gears if pitting is

noted or if teeth are missing.

Inspect the balancer shaft

bushings for excessive wear.
Replace the bushings if
excessive wear is evident.

If the idler shaft is removed

and inspected, it must be
installed with the oil feed
hole angled to the closest
point of the thrust bearing
plate oil passage.

Assemble

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Apply Lubriplate™ 105 to the

balancer housing and shaft
journals.

Install the shaft assemblies

and align the timing marks.

Assemble the balancer

assembly cover and
capscrews.

Torque
Value: 32 n.m [24 ft-lb]

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Align the drive and driven

gear timing marks.

Lock the shafts by installing

a M8 x 125 mm capscrew
into the left side of the cover
plate. Hand tighten the
capscrew.

Install

NOTE: The engine must be

on compression stroke,
number one cylinder.
Refer to Procedure 003-
004 (Overhead Set) in
Section 3.

With the number one piston

at top dead center (TDC),
align the balancer assembly
with the block sump face
dowels. Mesh the timing
mark of the balancer shaft
drive gear with the
crankshaft gear timing
marks.

Install the capscrews.

Torque
Value: 48 n.m [35 ft-lb]

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CAUTION

Remove the locking screw

from the balancer assembly
cover plate.

Finishing Steps

WARNING
This component weighs
more than 23 kg [50 lb]. To
reduce the possibility of
personal injury, use a hoist
or get assistance to lift the
component.

l Install the lubricating oil

pan. Refer to Procedure
007-025 (Lubricating Oil
Pan) in Section 7.
l Fill the engine with
lubricating oil. Refer to
Procedure 007-037
(Lubricating Oil System) in
Section 7.
l Operate the engine and
check for leaks.

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Last Modified: 07-Mar-2013

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