Accord Sedan L4-2.2L SOHC (16 Valve) (1996)
Balance Shaft: Service and Repair
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 for inspection.