Savana 2500 V6-4.3L VIN X (2005)
Balance Shaft: Service and Repair
Balance Shaft Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle
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J 36660-A Electronic Torque Angle Meter
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J 36996 Balance Shaft Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the radiator.
2. Remove the A/C condenser, if equipped.
3. Remove the valve lifter pushrod guide.
4. Remove the camshaft timing chain and sprockets.
5. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
Important: The balance shaft drive and balance shaft driven gears are serviced as a set. The set includes the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
6. Remove the balance shaft driven gear bolt from the balance shaft.
6.1.
Use a wrench in order to secure the balance shaft.
Place the wrench onto the balance shaft near to the balance shaft front bearing.
6.2.
Remove the balance shaft bolt.
6.3.
Remove the wrench from the balance shaft.
7. Remove the balance shaft driven gear from the balance shaft.
