Camaro V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)
Balance Shaft: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove flywheel and rear main oil seal housing.
2. Remove lower intake manifold and lifter guide retainer.
3. Remove front cover and balance shaft drive gear bolt.
4. Remove camshaft sprocket and timing chain.
5. Remove balance shaft retainer bolts, retainer and gear.
6. Remove balance shaft using slide hammer tool No. J 6125-B, or equivalent.
7. Remove balance shaft rear bushing using balance shaft remover tool Nos. J 36995-5, J 36995-3A and J 36995-2A, or equivalents.
Fig. 6 Balance Shaft Clearance Measurements
INSTALLATION
1. Measure balance shaft clearances, Fig. 6.
2. Ensure old rear main oil seal gasket is removed and no debris remains.
