GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Balance Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  2. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  3. Remove the valve lifter pushrod guide. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
  4. Remove the timing chain and camshaft sprockets. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprocket Replacement .
  5. Remove the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Removal .
  6. Clean and inspect the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Installation .
  2. Install the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets Installation .
  3. Install the crankshaft position reluctor ring and the front cover. Refer to Crankshaft Position Sensor Reluctor Ring Replacement
  4. Install the valve lifter pushrod guide. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement .
  5. Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  6. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.