For 1990-2009 cars

Important: If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate or make noise.

1. Install the balance shaft drive chain with colored links lined up with the marks on the balance shaft drive sprockets and crankshaft sprocket. Use the following procedure to line up the links with the sprockets:

1.1. | Orient the chain so that the copper colored and chrome links are visible.

1.2. | Place the copper colored link (1) so that it lines up with the timing mark on the intake side balance shaft sprocket.

1.3. | Working clockwise around the chain, place the first chrome link (2) in line with the timing mark on the crankshaft drive sprocket, approximately the 6 o'clock position on the crank sprocket.

1.4. | Place the chain around the water pump drive sprocket.

1.5. | Align the last chrome link (3) with the timing mark on the exhaust side balance shaft drive sprocket.

2. Install the balance shaft chain guides.