Balance Shaft: Service and Repair

Balance Shaft Opening Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Remove the coolant outlet pipe bolts and pipe.





3. Remove the balance shaft cover bolts.
4. Lift the balance shaft cover from the engine valley.
5. Remove the balance shaft cover gasket. Carefully scrape any remaining gasket material from the cylinder block and cover plate.

Installation Procedure





1. Place the balance shaft cover gasket in position on the cylinder block. Make sure any remaining gasket material is removed from the cylinder block and cover.
2. Lower the balance shaft cover into the engine valley.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the balance shaft cover bolts.
Tighten the balance shaft cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
4. Install the coolant outlet pipe.
5. Install the coolant outlet pipe bolts.
Tighten the coolant outlet pipe bolts to 24 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
6. Install the intake manifold.