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Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools

    • EN-50430 Pin - Balancer Locking
    • EN-50431 Adaptor - Backlash Measurement

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove upper sump. Refer to Upper Sump Replacement .

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  3. Remove and DISCARD the 4 balancer retaining bolts (2).
  4. Remove the balancer (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Set the piston of cylinder 1 to TDC of combustion stroke.

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  3. Install the EN-50430 locking pin (1) and lock the gear of the balancer (2).

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  5. Install the balancer (1) to the lower crankcase.
  6. Note: Install the balancer retaining bolts in a cross sequence.

  7. Install the 4 NEW balancer retaining bolts (2). Hand-tighten the bolts (2) so that the balancer (1) stays slidable without clearance on the lower crankcase.
  8. Remove the EN-50430 locking pin .

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  10. Push the balancer (1) to the exhaust side of the engine.
  11. Install a dial gauge (2) at the inlet side of the balancer.
  12. Set the dial gauge to zero.

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  14. Set screwdriver (1) into the exhaust side as shown and push the balancer (2) 1.1 mm (0.0433 in) to the inlet side.
  15. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: Tighten the balancer retaining bolts in a cross sequence.

  16. Tighten the NEW balancer bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
  17. Check the balancer backlash specifications. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
  18. Tighten the balancer bolts to 50 N·m +90° (37 lb ft + 90°).
  19. Install the upper oil sump . Refer to Upper Sump Replacement .
   


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