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Removing and installing balance shaft (exhaust side)
Removing and installing balance shaft (exhaust side)
Removing
–  Remove timing chain cover (top) → Chapter.
–  Remove timing chain cover (bottom) → Chapter.
–  Remove camshaft timing chain → Chapter.
–  Remove drive chain for balance shafts → Chapter.
   
–  Remove bolt -1- securing balance shaft (exhaust side) and pull out balance shaft.
Installing
l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Balance shafts - exploded view“
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–  Check installation position of tube for balance shaft; openings -arrow- must face chain side.
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–  Lubricate balance shaft bearings -arrows- with engine oil.
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–  Install balance shaft (exhaust side).
–  Make sure that balance shaft is in full contact with crankcase before tightening bolt -1-.
  Note
Repeat insertion of tube for balance shaft if the balance shaft is not in full contact.
Further assembly is basically carried out in reverse order of dismantling. Note the following:
–  Install drive chain for balance shafts → Chapter.
–  Install camshaft timing chain → Chapter.
–  Install timing chain cover (bottom) → Chapter.
–  Install timing chain cover (top) → Chapter.
–  Install poly V-belt tensioner → Chapter.
–  Install poly V-belt → Chapter.
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Pistons and conrods > < Crankshaft