IMPORTANT: Each connecting rod and bearing cap should be marked, beginning at the front of the engine. Cylinders 1, 3, and 5 are the right bank and 2, 4, and 6 are the left bank (when viewed from the front of the engine). The numbers on the connecting rod and bearing cap must be on the same side when installed in the cylinder bore. If a connecting rod is ever transposed from one block or cylinder to another, new connecting rod bearings should be fitted and the connecting rod should be numbered to correspond with the new cylinder number. NOTICE : Refer to “Notice” on page 1. 5 . Connecting rod cap with bearing insert and nut. Tighten • Connecting rod bolt nuts to 27 N m (20 lb ft.).
• Connecting rod bolt nuts an additional 70° using J 36660. Measure • Connecting rod side clearance as outlined previously. Balance Shaft Installation Figures 12-72 through 12-76 NOTICE: Refer to “Notice” on page 1. Tools Required: J 38834 Balance Shaft Bearing Service Kit J 36996 Balance Shaft Installer J 8092 Driver Handle J 36660 Torque Angle Meter Install or Connect 1 . Balance shaft rear bearing using J 38834 (figures 12-72 and 12-73). 2 . Balance shaft into block using J 36996 and J 8092 (figure 12-74). A . Dip the front balance shaft bearing into clean engine oil before assembly. B . Retaining ring on balance shaft front bearing must be seated on case. 3 .
Install balance shaft bearing retainer and bolts. Tighten • Balance shaft retainer bolts to 14 N•m (124 lb.in.). 4 . Balance shaft driven gear (2) and bolt (1). Figure 12-72 Rear Balance Shaft Sleeve Bearing Figure 12-73 Installing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing Figure 12-74 Balance Shaft and Components G643 (E) Service Manual Chapter 3. Engine Mechanical System 98