Savana 2500 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
2. Use the J 36996 and the J 8092 in order to install the balance shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the balance shaft retainer and bolts.
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Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).
4. Install the balance shaft driven gear onto the balance shaft.
5. If reusing the fastener, apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the balance shaft driven gear
bolt.
6. Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
6.1.
Use a wrench to secure the balance shaft.
Place the wrench onto the balance shaft near to the balance shaft front bearing.
6.2.
Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
6.2.1.
Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt on the first pass to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6.2.2.
Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt on the final pass using the an additional 35 degrees.
7. Remove the wrench from the balance shaft.
8. Rotate the balance shaft by hand in order to ensure that there is clearance between the balance shaft and the valve lifter pushrod guide. If the
balance shaft does not rotate freely, check to ensure that the retaining ring on the balance shaft front bearing is seated on the case.
