Grand Cherokee 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Balance Shaft: Service and Repair
Balance Shaft - Installation
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 balance 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 Balance Shaft Remover/Installer 864, carefully install balance shaft into engine.
3. Install balance 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 in. lbs.).
6. Remove the chain guide bolt so that guide can be installed.
