Balancer Shaft Inspection

1. Seat the balancer shaft by pushing it away from the oil pump sprocket end of the oil pump.

1. Zero the dial indicator against the end of the balancer shaft, then push the balancer shaft back and forth and read the end play.

   Front and Rear Balancer Shaft End Play
   K20Z2 Engine:
   Standard (New): | 0.060−0.140 mm (0.0024−0.0055 in.)
   Service Limit: | 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
   K24A3 Engine:
   Standard (New): | 0.063−0.108 mm (0.0025−0.0043 in.)
   Service Limit: | 0.14 mm (0.0055 in.)