K 1500 Truck 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
7. Install the balance shaft driven gear.
8. Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
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Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus an additional turn of 35° using the J 36660.
9. Install the valve lifter retainer.
10. Rotate the balance shaft by hand in order to make sure that there is clearance between the balance shaft and the valve lifter retainer. Replace the
valve lifter retainer if necessary.