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Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation

Water Pump and Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation



1. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Note

If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate and make noise.


Install the upper balance shaft chain guide (1) and bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in) .


2. Install the small balance shaft chain guide (1).


3. Install the balance shaft chain guide and bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb in) .

4. Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide (1).


5. Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .

6. Reset the timing chain tensioner (1) by performing the following steps:


6.1. Turn the tensioner plunger 90 degrees in its bore and compress the plunger.

6.2. Turn the tensioner back to the original 12 o'clock position and insert a paper clip (2) through the hole in the plunger body and into the hole in the tensioner plunger.

7. Install the timing chain tensioner.

8. Install the chain tensioner bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .

9. Remove the paper clip from the balance shaft drive chain tensioner.