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Balance Shaft Installation Opel GT II

Balance Shaft Installation

Special Tools

J 43650 Balance Shaft Bushing Remover/Installer

  1. Service the balance shafts as an assembly. Do not disassemble or assemble the balance shafts.
  2. Seat the balance shaft bushing into the bore using the J 43650 and a wrench.
  3. When the J 43650 is fully seated in the engine block, remove it with a wrench.
If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate or make noise.
Install the balance shaft assemblies to the engine using the following steps:

Place the number 1 piston at top dead center (TDC).

Lubricate the balance shaft lobes with engine oil.

Install the balance shafts into their bores.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Install the balance shaft retaining bolts.

Tighten Tighten the balance shaft retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).