Special Tools

J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

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Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.




1. Use the J 38834 kit in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.

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

1.2.	Install the J 38834 kit 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 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 .