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2006 Buick Allure CXS

Installing Balance Shaft: Installation

2006 Buick Allure CXSSECTION Installation
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    Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft
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  1. Use J 21465-13  and J 36996  to install the balance shaft into the engine block. See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 2: View Of Balance Shaft Retainer
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  2. Install the balance shaft retainer.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.
  3. Install the balance shaft retainer bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the balance shaft retainer bolts to 30 N.m (22 Ft. Lbs.).

    4. Fig 3: Locating Balance Shaft Driven Gear & Bolt
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  4. Install the balance shaft driven gear.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Special Fastener Notice in General Information.
  5. Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt to 22 N.m (16 Ft. Lbs.). Use J 45059  to tighten the bolt an additional 70 degrees.

    6. Fig 4: Measuring Balance Shaft End Play
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  6. Using J 8001  measure the balance shaft end play. End play must not exceed 0.028 mm (0.008 in).
    7. Fig 5: Measuring Balance Shaft Radial Play
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  7. Using J 8001  measure the balance shaft radial play at the rear. Radial play must be between 0.0127-0.119 mm (0.0005-0.0047 in).
  8. Install the balance shaft drive gear.
  9. Install the camshaft sprocket.
  10. Turn the camshaft so the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket is straight down.
  11. Remove the camshaft sprocket and balance shaft drive gear.
  12. Turn the balance shaft so the timing mark on the balance shaft driven gear points straight down.
  13. Partially install the balance shaft drive gear so the gear teeth are not engaged.
  14. Align the marks on the balance shaft driven gear and the balance shaft drive gear. Do this by turning the balance shaft.
  15. Once marks are aligned, fully seat balance shaft drive gear and engage gear teeth.
  16. Turn the crankshaft so the number one piston is at top dead center.
  17. Install the timing chain and camshaft sprocket.
    18. Fig 6: Measuring Balance Shaft Gear Lash
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  18. Using J 8001  measure the gear lash at four places. Measure every quarter turn. Gear lash must be between 0.050-0.127 mm (0.002-0.005 in).
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