For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the balance shaft chain tensioner. Refer to Balance Chain Tensioner Replacement .
2. Remove the balance shaft drive chain from the following:

2.1. | The crankshaft sprocket

2.2. | The left balance sprocket

2.3. | The right balance sprocket

### Installation Procedure

Important: Ensure the darkened links are facing outward.

1. Install the balance shaft drive chain to the following:

1.1. | The left balance sprocket

1.2. | The right balance sprocket

1.3. | The crankshaft sprocket

2. Verify the correct timing chain and timing mark alignments:

• | The left hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark (1) is at the 12:00 position

• | The right hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark (2) is at the 2:30 position

• | The crankshaft sprocket timing mark (3) is at the 4:30 position

• | The 3 timing marks (1-3) on the sprockets line up with a dark link on the chain

3. Install the balance shaft chain tensioner. Refer to Balance Chain Tensioner Replacement .