Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
8. Remove rear cover and balance shafts (Fig. 122).
9. Remove four carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to separate carrier from engine bedplate.
BALANCE SHAFT CARRIER
The following components will remain intact during carrier removal: Gear cover, gears, balance shafts and the rear cover (Fig. 118).
1. Drain engine oil.
2. Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube.
3. Remove chain cover, guide and tensioner (Fig. 119).
4. Remove screw retaining balance shaft drive sprocket (Fig. 120).
5. Move balance shaft inboard through drive chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain loop.
6. Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to remove carrier.
INSTALLATION
BALANCE SHAFT INSTALLATION/TIMING
Balance shaft and carrier assembly installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. During installation crankshaft-to-balance shaft timing must be
established.
1. With balance shafts installed in carrier (Fig. 118) position carrier on crankcase and install four attaching bolts and tighten to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
2. Turn balance shafts until both shaft key ways are up, parallel to vertical centerline of engine. Install short hub drive gear on sprocket driven shaft
and long hub gear on gear driven shaft. After installation gear and balance shaft keyways must be up with gear timing marks meshed as shown in
(Fig. 123).
3. Install gear cover and tighten double ended stud/washer fastener to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
