For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

KM-470-B Angular Torque Gage

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.
2. Remove the oil suction pipe with the O-ring.
3. Remove the oil pan scraper.
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer unit assembly retaining bolts.
5. Remove the crankshaft balancer unit assembly and the shim.

### Adjustment Procedure

1. Align the mark on the crankshaft gear with the notch at the bottom of the rear timing belt cover.
2. Turn the crankshaft gear using the crankshaft gear bolt so that the flattened sides (arrows) of both balancer shafts face the oil pan side and are on a horizontal line.

### Installation Procedure

Note: Before installing the crankshaft balancer unit assembly, perform the crankshaft balancer unit adjustment for the proper operation.

1. Carefully install the shim and the crankshaft balancer unit assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the crankshaft balancer unit assembly retaining bolts.

• | Tighten bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

• | Turn the bolts another 45 degrees using KM-470-B gage .

• | Install the oil pan scraper and tighten bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

• | Install the oil suction pipe with the new O-ring and tighten bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

• | Install the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement.