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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012CAPTIVA SPORT AWD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAUL31. BALANCE SHAFT CLEANING AND INSPECTION
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport AWD L4-2.4L
31. Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport AWD L4-2.4LSECTION 31. Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection
1. Clean the balance shafts in solvent.
2. Remove the balance shaft front bearing carriers from the balance shafts.
3. Inspect the bearing surfaces on the balance shafts for scoring or unusual wear.
4. Inspect the balance shaft drive sprockets for wear, damage, or missing teeth. When installing balance shaft drive sprockets tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb in) plus 30 degrees.
5. Measure the rear bearing journals on the balance shafts, the journals should be 36.723-36.743 mm (1.4458-1.4466 in) in diameter.
6. Measure the front bearing journals on the balance shafts, the front bearing journals should be 20.020-20.000 mm (0.7881-0.7874 in) in diameter.
7. When the balance shafts have been installed in the engine block, check for smooth rotation, sticking, binding, or roughness.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.