Hummer H3. Manual — part 244

14. Measure the connecting rod side clearance using a feeler gauge. Connecting rod side

clearance should be between 0.05-0.35 mm (0.0019-0.0137 in).

BALANCE SHAFT INSTALLATION

Fig. 592: View Of Balance Shafts
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1. Lubricate the balance shaft bearing journals with clean engine oil.

2. Install NEW balance shaft assemblies with the counterweight down to prevent damage to

the balance shaft bearings.

IMPORTANT: Do not disassemble the balance shaft assemblies. Remove

and install the balance shafts as complete assemblies.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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3. Install NEW left balance shaft assembly retaining bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the NEW left balance shaft assembly retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig. 593: View Of Balance Shaft Chain Guide
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4. Install the balance shaft chain guide.

5. Install the balance shaft chain guide bolts.

Tighten: Tighten the balance shaft chain guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

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Fig. 594: View Of Balance Shaft Drive Chain
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6. Install the balance shaft chain onto the balancer sprockets and crankshaft sprocket.

IMPORTANT: Rotate the right balance shaft retainer plate counter-

clockwise to allow chain installation over all 3 sprockets.

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Fig. 595: Sprocket Timing Marks
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7. Rotate the crankshaft until the left hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark is at 12:00. The

right hand balance shaft sprocket timing mark should be at 2:30. The crankshaft sprocket
mark should be at 4:30. Make sure the 3 timing marks on the sprockets (1) line up with a
dark link on the chain. Every 11 crankshaft rotations, 3 of the 5 dark links on the chain will
line up with the timing marks.

8. Rotate the retainer plate clockwise while holding the chain onto the crankshaft sprocket.

2006 Hummer H3

2006 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52) - H3