:  Jun 30, 2004








. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Remove the front wheels and tires.

. Remove the cylinder block cradle.

. Remove the balance shaft.
  Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts.
  Remove the drive chain tensioner.
  Remove the tensioner blade.




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  Due to the gear ratio, it may be necessary to rotate the balance shaft up to 7 complete turns to find the correct position.

Align the balance shaft.
  Clean the components.
  Lubricate the components.
  Install a 4 mm (0.16 in) pin to lock the shaft as shown.




. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until number one cylinder is at TDC and install the special tool.



. Install the balance shaft.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Engage the drive chain.
  Install the drive chain tensioner.
  Tighten the new Torx bolts to 29 Nm (21 lb.ft)
  Remove the locking pin.
  Remove the special tool.

. Install the cylinder block cradle.

. Install the front wheels and tires.

. Connect the battery ground cable.