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Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft: Installation

  1. Turn the camshaft so that the timing mark is at 12 o'clock and install the engine dynamic balance shaft assembly into the cylinder block (6010). Turn the engine balance shaft driven gear so that the timing mark lines up with the timing mark on the engine balance shaft drive gear (6A303).
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Balance Shaft Drive Gear
    G01623608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: If correctly aligned, the engine dynamic balance shaft keyway will be at 12 o'clock and the camshaft keyway will be at 6 o'clock on the camshaft
    Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Balance Shaft Bolts
    G01623609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the bolts.
  4. Install the radiator fan and shroud assembly.
    Fig 3: Installing Radiator Fan And Shroud Assembly
    G01623610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the connector and install the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector And Install Pin-Type Retainer
    G01623611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the timing chain. For additional information, refer to TIMING CHAIN .