For 1990-2009 cars only
- Rotate the crankshaft until the left hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark is at 12:00. The right hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark should be at 2:30. The crankshaft sprocket timing mark should be at 4:30. Make sure the 3 timing marks on the sprockets line up with a dark link on the chain (1). Every 11-crankshaft rotations, 3 of the 5 dark links on the timing chain will line up with the timing marks.
- Remove the balance shaft chain tensioner and bolts.
- Remove the chain from the crankshaft sprocket.
- Remove the chain from the balancer sprockets.
- Remove the balance shaft chain guide bolts.
- Remove the balance shaft chain guide.
- Remove the balance shaft assembly retaining bolts.
- Remove the balance shaft assemblies.
Important: Do not disassemble the balance shaft assembles. Remove and install the balance shafts as complete assemblies.
Important: It may be necessary to retract the tensioner plunger by rotating the link plate clockwise. Insert a small tool into the link plate hole in order to prevent the tensioner from ratcheting to full extension.
Important: It may be necessary to remove the right balance shaft bolts and rotate the retainer plate counter-clockwise in order to gain chain slack.
Important: Rotate the balance shafts to check for free rotation. If the balance shafts do not turn free, inspect the balance shaft bearings and bearing surface for damage.
