Balancer Shaft Inspection (2.0L Engine): Inspection

Front Balancer Shaft End Play - Inspect

Preconditions

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Procedure/Specifications

Zero the dial indicator against the end of the front balancer shaft, then push the front balancer shaft back and forth and read the end play.

Tool Details

Name
a	Micrometer

Specifications

Standard Value (New)	Service Limit
0.070-0.120 mm (0.00276-0.00472 in)	0.135 mm (0.00531 in)

Result

Balancer Shaft Journal Oil Clearance - Inspect

Preconditions

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Procedure/Specifications

NOE: Do not rotate the balancer shaft during this procedure.

1. Remove the oil pump housing, the outer rotor, the inner rotor, the upper balancer shaft holder, the front/rear balancer shafts, and the balancer shaft bearings - Refer to: Engine Oil Pump Components(2.0L Engine) or Engine Oil Pump Components(3.0L Engine)

2. Clean both balancer shaft No. 1 and No. 2 journals and the bearing halves with a clean shop towel.

3. Place both balancer shafts into the lower balancer shaft holder.

4. Place one strip of plastigage across each No. 1 and No. 2 journal.

5. Reinstall the bearings and the upper balancer shaft holder, then tighten the bolts to the specified torque - Refer to: Engine Oil Pump Components(2.0L Engine) or Engine Oil Pump Components(3.0L Engine)

6. Remove the upper balancer shaft holder and the bearings again, and measure the widest part with the plastigage.

Specifications

Journal No.	Standard Value (New)	Service Limit
No. 1	0.050-0.082 mm (0.00197-0.00323 in)	0.100 mm (0.00394 in)
No. 2	0.060-0.120 mm (0.00236-0.00472 in)	0.150 mm (0.00591 in)

7. If the balancer shaft No. 1 and No. 2 journals oil clearance is out-of-tolerance, install new bearings, and recheck.

Result

If the measurement is not within specifications, replace the balancer shafts - Refer to: Engine Oil Pump Components(2.0L Engine) or Engine Oil Pump Components(3.0L Engine) .