How Should the Balance Shaft Bearing Set and Front Bearing Be Serviced on GMC Jimmy?

Servicing the balance shaft and its front bearing needs to be done together. Do not separate them for service. Uninstall the balance shaft first before removing the balance shaft rear bearing (Balance Shaft Bearing or Bushing Removal). Begin the installation process by putting the balance shaft rear bearing (Balance Shaft Bearing or Bushing Installation) before you put the balance shaft (Balance Shaft Replacement).

What tools are needed to replace the Balance Shaft Bearing Set on GMC Sierra 1500?

To replace the balance shaft bearing or bushing, the following tools will be necessary: bushing and bearing remover (J 26941) and balance shaft service kit (J 38834). Start by removing the balance shaft with the understanding that the balance shaft and the front bearing are a package that need to be serviced without detaching the bearing from the shaft. Secure the legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing, using the bushing and bearing remover (J 26941), and then use the balance shaft service kit (J 38834) by threading the short threaded end of j 38834-1 through the balance shaft bore in the engine block. Link j 38834-1 to j 26941, slide j 38834-2 on to j 38834-1 into the engine block, and fit the bearing, washer and nut to j 38834-1. Use a wrench to pull out secure j 38834-1, and rotate the j 38834 nut clockwise to get rid of the rear bearing in the engine bloc, get rid of the old bearing. For installation, lubricate the new b, balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil and align it onto j 38834-2. Adjust the bearing for installation, fasten j 38834-1 with a wrench, and turn the j 38834 nut until the bearing is fully embedded in the bore. Finally, install the balance shaft service kit (J 38834) and reinstall balance shaft.

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GMC Balance Shaft Bearing Set Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How Should the Balance Shaft Bearing Set and Front Bearing Be Serviced on GMC Jimmy?
A: Servicing the balance shaft and its front bearing needs to be done together. Do not separate them for service. Uninstall the balance shaft first before removing the balance shaft rear bearing (Balance Shaft Bearing or Bushing Removal). Begin the installation process by putting the balance shaft rear bearing (Balance Shaft Bearing or Bushing Installation) before you put the balance shaft (Balance Shaft Replacement).
Bearing Set, Front
10105908
Q: What tools are needed to replace the Balance Shaft Bearing Set on GMC Sierra 1500?
A: To replace the balance shaft bearing or bushing, the following tools will be necessary: bushing and bearing remover (J 26941) and balance shaft service kit (J 38834). Start by removing the balance shaft with the understanding that the balance shaft and the front bearing are a package that need to be serviced without detaching the bearing from the shaft. Secure the legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing, using the bushing and bearing remover (J 26941), and then use the balance shaft service kit (J 38834) by threading the short threaded end of j 38834-1 through the balance shaft bore in the engine block. Link j 38834-1 to j 26941, slide j 38834-2 on to j 38834-1 into the engine block, and fit the bearing, washer and nut to j 38834-1. Use a wrench to pull out secure j 38834-1, and rotate the j 38834 nut clockwise to get rid of the rear bearing in the engine bloc, get rid of the old bearing. For installation, lubricate the new b, balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil and align it onto j 38834-2. Adjust the bearing for installation, fasten j 38834-1 with a wrench, and turn the j 38834 nut until the bearing is fully embedded in the bore. Finally, install the balance shaft service kit (J 38834) and reinstall balance shaft.

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