The amount of backlash can be changed by turning the balancer shaft which has eccentric journals.
Start the engine and let it idle.
Loosen the clamp bolt [A] and turn the balancer shaft [B] clockwise [C] until the balancer gear makes a whining sound.
Turn the shaft counterclockwise [D] until the balancer gear whining sound disappears and tighten the clamp bolt.
Torque - Balancer Shaft Clamp Bolt: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)
Balancer Installation
Balancer Damper InspectionAir Intake Duct Assembly (US, CA and CAL Models)
Install the dampers [A] and seal [B] as shown in the figure.
Fit the holder [C] to the air intake ducts [D].
Projections [E] and Holes [F]
Grooves [G] and Ribs [H]
Tighten:
Torque - Air Intake Duct Assembly Screws [I]: 1.5 N·m (0.15
kgf·m, 13 in·lb)
Turn the plug [J] so that ...
Air Switching Valve Installation
Install the air switching valve [A] with hose [B] as shown
in the figure.
Front [C]
Left Side View [D]
White Paint [E]
Air Switching Valve Operation Test
Refer to the Air Suction System Damage Inspection in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Air Switching Valve Unit Test ...
Tire Tread Wear Inspection
As the tire tread wears down, the tire becomes more susceptible
to puncture and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during the last 10% of tread
life (90% worn). So it is false economy and unsafe to use
the tires until they are bald.
Measure the tread depth a ...