S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1998)
Balance Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 26941 Bushing/Bearing Remover
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J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit
IMPORTANT: The balance shaft and the balance front bearing are serviced only as a package. Do not remove the balance shaft front bearing from
the balance shaft.
1. Remove the balance shaft.
2. Use the J 38834 and the J 26941 in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
2.1. Install the J 26941 legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.
2.2. Install the J 38834 - 1 with the short threaded end through the front of the engine block.
2.3. Install the J 38834 - 1 into the J 26941.
2.4. Slide the J 38834 - 2 onto the J 38834 - 1 and into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.
2.5. Install the bearing, washer and nut on the J 38834 - 1.
2.6. Hold the J 38834 - 1 and turn the nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed.
3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit
1. Dip the balance shaft rear bearing in clean engine oil before installation.
2. Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
2.1. Install the J 38834 - 3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834 - 1.
2.2. Install the nut, washer, and bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834 - 1.
2.3. Install the J 38834 - 2 so that the smaller diameter will be facing the front of the engine, onto the J 38834 - 1.
2.4. Install the J 38834 - 2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
2.5. Install the balance shaft rear bearing on the J 38834 - 3.
2.6. Position the balance shaft rear bearing.