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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 8092 Universal Driver Handle
    • J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit
    • J 36996 Balance Shaft Installer

    Object Number: 340085  Size: SH
  1. Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
  2. 1.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
    1.2. Install the J 38834 nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
    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.
    1.4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
    1.5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
    1.6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
    1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
    1.8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
    1.9. Rotate the J 38834 nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
    1.10. Remove the J 38834 .

    Object Number: 5141  Size: SH

    Important: The balance shaft and the balance shaft front bearing are serviced only as an assembly. Do not remove the balance shaft front bearing from the balance shaft.

  3. Use the J 36996 and the J 8092 in order to install the balance shaft.