Commander 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2006)
Balance Shaft: Service and Repair
SHAFT-BALANCE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the primary and secondary timing chains..
NOTE: The balance shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the gear from the balance shaft. Remove the retaining
bolt (4) from the counterbalance shaft thrust plate (2).
2. Using Special Tool 8641 Counterbalance shaft remover/installer tool (1), remove the counterbalance shaft from the engine.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The balance shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the gear from the balance shaft.
1. Coat counterbalance shaft bearing journals with clean engine oil.
NOTE: The balance shaft is heavy, and care should be used when installing shaft, so bearings are not damaged.
2. Using Special Tool 8641 Counterbalance shaft remover/installer tool, carefully install counterbalance shaft into engine.
3. Install Counterbalance shaft thrust plate retaining bolt finger tight. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
4. Position the right side of the thrust plate with the right chain guide bolt, install bolt finger tight.
5. Torque the thrust plate retaining bolt to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
