Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2008)
Balance Shaft: Service and Repair
Balance Shaft Replacement
Tools Required
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J 8092 Universal Driver Handle
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J 36996 Balance Shaft Installer
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J 45059 Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (4.3, 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0L) (See: Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair)Radiator
Replacement (LLM) (See: Cooling System/Radiator/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
3. Remove the lifter pushrod guide. Refer to Valve Lifter Replacement (See: Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods/Lifter / Lash Adjuster/Service and
Repair) .
4. Remove the timing chain and camshaft sprocket. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Replacement (See: Timing
Chain/Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.
6. Remove the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
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.
2. Remove the balance shaft bolt.
3. Remove the wrench from the balance shaft.
7. Remove the balance shaft driven gear.