Silverado 1500 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
9. Use a soft-faced hammer in order to remove the balance shaft from the engine block.
Important:
The balance shaft and the balance shaft front bearing are serviced only as a package. Do not remove the balance shaft front bearing from the
balance shaft.
10. Clean and inspect the balance shaft, if necessary.
Installation Procedure
Important: The balance shaft drive and balance shaft driven gears are serviced as a set. The set includes the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
1. Apply clean engine oil to the balance shaft front bearing.
2. Using J 36996 and J 8092, install the balance shaft.
3. Install the balance shaft retainer and bolts.
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Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
