Firebird V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)
Fig. 7 Balance Shaft Installation
3. Coat new bushing with clean engine oil and install with balance shaft installation tool Nos. J 36995-2A, J 36995-3A, J 36995-1 and J 36995-8, or
equivalents, Fig. 7. Rear bushing will be installed to correct depth when bushing fully contacts balance shaft bore or the cylinder block/transaxle
mounting flange.
4. Remove installation tools and coat front balance shaft bearing with clean engine oil, then install balance shaft into block using balance shaft
installation tool Nos. J 36996 and J 21465-13, or equivalents.
5. Temporarily install balance shaft retainer and bolts.
6. Install balance shaft drive gear and bolt, using suitable thread locking compound and torque to 16 ft. lbs. plus an additional 70° using tool No. J
36660, or equivalent.
7. Inspect balance shaft end play and radial play at both front and rear. End play should be 0.0-0.008 inches, front radial play should be 0.0-0.0011
inches and rear play should be 0.0005-0.0047 inches.
8. With camshaft sprocket temporarily installed, rotate camshaft so timing mark is straight down.
