Liberty 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2005)
Balance Shaft: Description and Operation
BALANCE SHAFTS AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY
BALANCE SHAFTS
DESCRIPTION
The 2.4L engine is equipped with two nodular cast iron balance shafts installed in a cast aluminum carrier attached to the lower cylinder block (Fig.
112).
OPERATION
The balance shafts are driven by the crankshaft via a roller chain and sprockets. The balance shafts are connected by helical gears. The dual counter
rotating shafts decrease second order vertical shaking forces caused by component movement.
BALANCE SHAFT CARRIER
DESCRIPTION