Module, Balance Shaft: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Counterbalance Shaft From Engine

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1 - COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL
2 - COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT THRUST PLATE

NOTE:

The balance shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the gear from the balance shaft.

Coat counterbalance shaft bearing journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
The balance shaft is heavy, and care should be used when installing shaft, so bearings are not damaged.

Using the Counterbalance Shaft Remover/Installer (special tool #8641, Remover/Installer) (1), carefully install counterbalance shaft into engine. Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 2: Idler Shaft, Counterbalance Shaft Thrust Plate And Drive Gear & Retaining Bolt

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1 - IDLER SHAFT
2 - COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT THRUST PLATE
3 - COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT DRIVE GEAR
4 - RETAINING BOLT

Install Counterbalance shaft thrust plate retaining bolt (4) finger tight. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
Position the right side of the thrust plate with the right chain guide bolt, install bolt finger tight.
Tighten the thrust plate retaining bolt (4) to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.). Refer to Fig 2.
Remove the chain guide bolt so that guide can be installed.