Timing marks

200,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIBRI4275
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Okay, so I just rebuilt the engine on my vehicle. Now I'm at the timing chain and crankshaft and camshaft sprockets and what do I see, a third sprocket. Something called a balancer sprocket. I have to set this in time too but how? Do I line up the crankshaft, camshaft, and the balancer all together or separately? If I do can someone explain to me how to do this step by step. I would greatly appreciate it.
Nov 21, 2021 at 12:02 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There are timing marks involved with the balance shaft also. If you look at the directions below, they explain the removal and replacement of the balance shaft gear.

Take a look through them and let me know if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Nov 21, 2021 at 2:12 PM
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