Skylark L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (1997)
13. Press the chain guide tightly against the chain.
14. Tighten the chain tensioner bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the chain tensioner bolt to 13 Nm (115 lb in).
15. Tighten the balance shaft driven sprocket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the driven sprocket bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb ft). Use the J C36660 in order to rotate the bolt an additional 45 degrees.
16. Remove the J 38122 from the balance shaft housing assembly.
17. Loosen the balance shaft chain guide bolt.
Important: A brass feeler gauge needs to be used in order to ensure correct measurements are obtained. If a steel gauge is used, it will not bend
to conform to the guide and will cause incorrect measurements.
18. Adjust the balance shaft drive chain tension. Insert a 1 mm (0.040 in) brass feeler gauge between the chain guide and the chain.
19. Press the guide against the chain using about three pounds of force.
20. Install the chain tensioner bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the chain tensioner bolt to 13 Nm (115 lb in).
21. Install the balance shaft chain cover.
22. Install the balance shaft chain cover nut and bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the chain cover nut and bolt to 13 Nm (115 lb in).
