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Saturn LS1 Chain Assembly, Water Pump & Balancer Shaft
Part Number: 12635427$31.61 MSRP: $52.32You Save: $20.71 (40%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Saturn LS1 Balance Shaft Chain
The main role of the Saturn LS1 Balance Shaft Chain is to control engine vibration and produce smooth operation. Under acceleration and cruise, the reciprocating pistons, rotating rods, crank counterweights, and every firing pulse cause an inline-four layout like LS1 to shake. The Balance Shaft Chain connects two specially weighted shafts to the crank so that they spin at twice crank speed, the opposing masses cancelling second-order forces that engine geometry alone cannot cancel. By precisely timing these shafts, the chain neutralizes harshness which soft motor mounts or bank angle tweaks largely mask. The components of the LS1 engine, including the Balance Shaft Chain, are placed inside the block. The Balance Shaft Chain sits in oil for durability, and compact packaging of all the components ensures that the engine length remains short. Saturn fours both before and after were made with the same single-row roller style, so drivers will not encounter an array of designs or confusing variants. This is beneficial because replacement parts and procedures do not change. A Balance Shaft Chain-equipped model is more stable with no issues. Compared with engines devoid of a Balance Shaft Chain, the idle steadies up, feels less buzzy at highway speeds, and protects components and fasteners from cyclic fatigue. The Saturn engineers combined practicality, cost, and refinement so the engine was a lively powerplant but a civilized one.
Each OEM Saturn LS1 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 LS1 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 LS1?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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