Camshaft, Balancer Shafts and Timing Gear Train/Balancer Shafts BALANCER SHAFT END PLAY MEASURE Using a dial indicator, check balancer shaft end play. Balancer shaft end play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05—0.26 mm (0.002—0.010 in.) Maximum wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.38 mm (0.015 in.) CD7109 -UN-09DEC88 Thrust plate thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.975—3.025 mm (0.117—0.119 in.) NOTE: If end play exceeds specifications, check also thickness of thrust plate. CD,3274,G20,15 -19-10MAR92 CTM3274 (01JUL99) 20-14 Saran Liter Engines 060799 PN=137 BALANCER SHAFT REMOVAL IMPORTANT:
During removal, identify left and right balancer shafts to ensure correct reassembly. -UN-02NOV94 Journals are lapped for one direction of rotation. Interchanging shaft locations could therefore cause premature wear on shafts and bushings. CD7110 1. Remove lower idler gear and oil pump gear. 2. Remove balancer shaft weights (A), if equipped. 3. Loosen cap screws (B) and pull balancer shafts out of cylinder block. NOTE: Take care when removing balancer shafts that -UN-02NOV94 neither shaft journals nor bushings in cylinder block are damaged. CD7111 CD,3274,G20,16 -19-10MAR92 20 14