S10/T10 Blazer 2WD V6-262 4.3L VIN Z (1994)
BALANCE SHAFT INSTALLATION
TOOLS REQUIRED:
J 38834 Balance Shaft Bearing Service Kit
J 36998 Balance Shaft Installer
J 8092 Driver Handle
J 36660 Torque/Angel Meter
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Balance shaft rear bearing (45) using J 38834. Dip bearing in clean engine oil before installation.
2. Balance shaft (47) into block using J 36996 and J 8092.
A. Dip the front balance shaft bearing into clean engine oil before assembly.
B. Retaining ring on balance shaft front bearing must be seated on case.
3. Install balance shaft bearing retainer (43) and bolts (48).
TIGHTEN
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Balance shaft retainer bolts (48) to 14 Nm (124 lbs in.).
4. Balance shaft driven gear (42) and bolt (49).
TIGHTEN
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Balance shaft driven gear bolt (49) to 20 Nm (15 lbs. ft.) plus an additional turn of 35 degrees using J 36660.
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Rotate balance shaft (47) by hand to make sure there is clearance between the balance shaft (47) and retainer (43). If balance shaft does not rotate
freely, check to be sure retaining ring on front bearing is seated on case.
Balance Shaft Drive Gear To Driven Gear Timing Marks
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Turn the camshaft so, with the balance shaft drive gear temporarily installed, the timing mark on the drive gear is straight up.
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With the balance shaft drive gear removed, turn the balance shaft so the timing mark on the driven gear (42) points straight down.
5. Balance shaft drive gear (37) onto camshaft.
IMPORTANT
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Make sure the timing marks on the balance shaft drive gear and driven gear line up.
6. Balance shaft drive gear bolts.
TIGHTEN
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Bolt to 16 Nm (12 lbs. ft.).
