What would you do to a 4.0L SOHC V6 if...

[greg s]

So you are saying to just delete it? Pull all the parts out (balancer shaft, chain, guides, sprockets,etc.)?

I think I found the answer after a search. Looks like you would have to leave the shaft in, but could eleminate the chain, guides, and crank sprocket?

 

[Tech By Trade]

You need to leave the balance shaft in, there are journals running to it, you also need to leave the gear on the crank as a spacer for the gear to the jackshaft. You don't need to reconnect the chain to the balance shaft. .

 

[codysmith105]

I didn't replace the lower balancer guide. Am I going to regret that?

 

[Tech By Trade]

Guide doesn't matter much, that tensioner has a bad habit of falling apart though. If you cut or pulled the chain, you have nothing to worry about.

 

[roscoe 0202]

you can pull the balance shaft just plug the oil holes in the bearing journals
roscoe
ps i'd would replace all the seals and gaskets [pan rocker gaskets intake gaskets] while it's out and easy to get to

 

[greg s]

Mine has a steady leak along the cradle that I have been wanting to fix for a while. Leaves a nice oily patch on the driveway. Anybody use the generic timing tool set? Cant find one to rent or borrow.

 

[codysmith105]

I have the timing kit you could buy or rent.

 

[greg s]

That would be great.