For 1990-2009 cars only
- Install the upper balance shaft chain guide.
- Install the small balance shaft chain guide.
- Tighten the balance shaft chain guide bolts.
- Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide.
- Reset the timing chain tensioner by performing the following steps:
- Install the timing chain tensioner.
- Tighten the chain tensioner bolts.
- Remove the paper clip from the balance shaft drive chain tensioner.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate and make noise.
Tighten
Tighten the upper balance shaft chain guide bolts to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the chain guide bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the chain guide bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
| 5.1. | Turn the tensioner plunger 90 degrees in its bore and compress the plunger. |
| 5.2. | Turn the tensioner back to the original 12 o'clock position and insert a paper clip through the hole in the plunger body and into the hole in the tensioner plunger. |
Tighten
Tighten the chain tensioner bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
