Alero L4-144 2.4L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
6. Remove the thrust plate bolts.
7. Remove the thrust plate.
Balance Shaft Housing Inspection
1. Clean all parts in cleaning solvent. Remove varnish, sludge and dirt.
2. Inspect the balance shaft housings for the following conditions:
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Cracks
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Scored bearing bores
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Damaged threaded holes
3. If the housings are damaged in any way, replace the entire assembly.
Balance Shaft Chain Cover Inspection
1. Clean all parts in cleaning solvent. Remove varnish, sludge and dirt.
2. Inspect the balance shaft chain cover for the following conditions:
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Cracks
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Broken or worn guides
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Inspection
1. Clean all of the balance shaft chain guide parts in cleaning solvent. Remove the varnish, sludge, and dirt.
2. Inspect the balance shaft chain guide for the following conditions:
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Plastic worn off of the guide
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Cracks
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Mounting hole damage
3. Replace the balance shaft chain guide if the guide has grooves deeper than 2.0 mm ( 0.080 inch ).
Balance Shaft Driven Sprocket Inspection
1. Clean all of the driven sprocket parts in cleaning solvent. Remove the varnish, sludge and dirt.
2. Inspect the driven sprocket teeth for the following conditions:
