Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Gear Cover And Gears
4. Remove carrier gear cover and balance shafts.
5. Remove four carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to separate carrier from engine bedplate.
BALANCE SHAFT CARRIER
Balance Shaft(s)-Removal/Installation
REMOVAL
The following components will remain intact during carrier removal. Gear cover, gears, balance shafts and the rear cover.
1. Remove chain cover and driven balance shaft chain sprocket screw.
2. Loosen tensioner pivot and adjusting screws, move driven balance shaft inboard through driven chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain
loop.
3. Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to remove carrier.
BALANCE SHAFT INSTALLATION
Balance shaft and carrier assembly installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. During installation crankshaft to balance shaft timing must be
established.