Silverado Classic 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2007)
9. 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.
Use a soft-faced hammer in order to remove the balance shaft from the engine block.
10. Clean and inspect the balance shaft, if necessary. Refer to Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection.
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. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the balance shaft retainer and bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
