Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 763

LINK AND MARK NICKEL PLATED GEAR COVER STUD (DOU- BLE ENDED) NICKEL LINK AND DOT
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 35 Drive Chain and Sprockets
Fig. 36 Gear Cover and Gears
(2) Loosen tensioner pivot and adjusting screws,
move driven balance shaft inboard through driven
chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain
loop.
(3) Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to
remove carrier.
Balance Shaft Installation
Balance shaft and carrier assembly installation is
the reverse of the removal procedure. During instal-
lation crankshaft to balance shaft timing must
be established. Refer to Timing procedure out-
lined in this section.
PLATED DRIVE GEAR GEAR(S) GEAR/SPROCKET CARRIERDOWEL DRIVEN GEAR SCREWS REAR COVER
Fig. 37 Balance Shaft(s)—Removal/Installation
TIMING
(1) With balance shafts installed in carrier (Fig.
38) position carrier on crankcase and install four
attaching bolts and tighten to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(2) Turn balance shafts until both shaft key ways
are up Parallel to vertical centerline of engine.
REAR Install short hub drive gear on sprocket driven shaft COVER
and long hub gear on gear driven shaft. After instal-
lation gear and balance shaft keyways must be up
with gear timing marks meshed as shown in (Fig.
39).
Fig. 38 Balance Shaft(s)—Removal/Installation
BALANCESHAFT
2.4L ENGINE
BALANCESHAFT
CARRIER
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CARRIER