1996 Accord Coupe L4-22L SOHC Balance Shaft Removal Instructions
Balance Shaft: Service and Repair
Inspection
Balancer shaft inspection
NOTE: Inspect the balancer shaft before removing the right side cover and the balancer gear case.
1. Push the balancer shaft firmly away from the dial indicator, and zero the dial against the front end of the balancer shaft, then pull the balancer shaft
firmly back toward the indicator.
Front Balancer Shaft End Play:
Standard (New): 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.004 - 0.014 in)
If end play is excessive, inspect the retainer and thrust surfaces on the balancer shaft.
Rear Balancer Shaft End Play
Standard (New): 0.06 - 0.18 mm (0.002 - 0.007 in)
If end play is excessive, inspect the thrust washer and thrust surfaces on the driven gear and oil pump housing.
NOTE: The thickness of the retainer (front) and thrust washer (rear) are fixed and must not be changed either by grinding or shimming.
2. Remove the balancer shafts.
NOTE: Clean the balancer shafts.
3. Inspect the surface of the balancer shaft journal and balancer bearing.
4. Replace the bearing or balancer shaft if there is wear, damage or discoloration on the surface of the bearing or the balancer shaft journal. When
replacing the rear No.1 bearing be sure to replace the oil pump housing with a new one.
NOTE: A mirror-like surface is normal.