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Saturn LS Chain Assembly, Water Pump & Balancer Shaft
Part Number: 12635427$30.84 MSRP: $51.04You Save: $20.20 (40%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Saturn LS Balance Shaft Chain
The Saturn LS Balance Shaft Chain serves to synchronize the crankshaft and the twin counter-rotating shafts. Its chief merit is a huge reduction of the vibration that afflicts compact four-cylinder layouts by nature. Utilizing a chain to mesh the gearsets on the crank with both balance shafts, the mechanism times both shafts to rotate at twice crank speed but in opposite directions, cancelling the upward and downward reciprocating forces from the pistons before they reach the cabin. The early LS editions that prioritized light weight applied a single-row Balance Shaft Chain. The later builds, however, adopted a double-row Balance Shaft Chain. Despite this chain being heavier, its improved tensile strength and quiet working made it a better option. The changes had an effect on longevity, but not on the basic damping principle. In Saturn engineering, the Balance Shaft Chain is kept in position by the regular oil flow and a spring-loaded tensioner. Routine checks verify the Balance Shaft Chain for stretch before noise develops. In the LS lineup, this low-key assembly helps drivers get smooth acceleration that is similar to that of a larger engine. All this keeps Saturn models sophisticated without the weight penalty that a larger displacement would cause.
Each OEM Saturn LS Balance Shaft Chain we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Saturn LS Balance Shaft Chain Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove, inspect, and install the balance shaft chain and balance shafts in four cylinder engine on Saturn LS?A:A note at the end stresses that this is a delicate procedure and if undertaken, the engine must be removed from the vehicle although care should be taken since replacement of balance shaft bushings needs a professional machine shop. The removal starts with disconnecting the negative battery cable, draining the oil in the engine, detaching of sprockets, guides and Timing Chains as well as ensuring that the engine is in TDC for cylinder number 1. Also, chain tensioner and guides of balance shaft are removed after which balance shaft drive chain is released. When removing balance shafts (engine removed), remove balance shaft retainer bolts so as to pull them out carefully from the engine block with caution to mark them for proper reassembly. Various components need to be inspected for damage or wear. The most important thing when installing is to ensure that number one piston is at TDC given that crankshaft has been rotated. Then tighten balance shaft retainer bolts once balance shafts are installed into engine block. This part explains how to align a set of sprockets of balance shaft and how chain fits them using locating marks and colored links on them as references. It consists of installation of chain guides, resetting and reinstalling balance shaft chain tensioner, checking timing marks etc. Finally, put back both timing chain and all other components you had removed earlier then reconnect battery.
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