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odo53 · 03-13-2008, 05:50 PM

Doing the timing belt on my 96 Accord LX 2.2L (not VTEC) and I pulled the "balancer timing belt" off. The balance shafts both rotated away from the position they were in, so I have no idea how to get the timing between them right.

The Haynes manual says to unbolt some plugs and put in long 6mm bolts to get both balance shafts in the right location. When I do this it seems like I am just putting the bolt through a hole which passes all the way through the balance shaft. That implies to me that I could have the shaft 180 degrees off and still put everything together per the manual.

What does the balance shaft look like? If I am 180 degrees off, is it symmetric so it doesn't matter?

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billyrusa · 03-13-2008, 06:02 PM

I am sure TouringAccord's write-up will help you.
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1908944

odo53 · 03-13-2008, 07:30 PM

Yes, that is a great write up and I appreciate the work that went into it. But it says the same thing as my manual, put a 6mm by 100mm bolt through the rear balance shaft. My question remains, how do you know if the balance shaft is in the right orientation or if it is 180 degrees off?

billyrusa · 03-13-2008, 07:45 PM

When put the tool (or a screw driver) all way down the hole, the rear balance shaft will be locked at the right position. You will not be able to turn the shaft when it is locked.

TouringAccord · 03-14-2008, 05:54 AM

I get what you are asking...
The hole should not be on the center of the shaft, but rather offset from center which would only allow for it to locate one way.

This should help answer your question...

click to enlarge

hondadude · 03-14-2008, 05:45 PM

on the rear pulley there is a dot stamped into it by one of the teeth; Then when it is in the correct position it lines up with a casting boss line at about the 5'O' clock position.
if you are not replacing that oil pump seal [because you like oil leaks] then there is no need to pull that bolt out on the rear of the block, and stick an alignment pin thru the countershaft.
Look at this lude pic and you will see the mark lining up with the casting line beside the bolt.

odo53 · 03-15-2008, 04:20 PM

Thanks TouringAccord, that picture was worth a thousand words, exactly addresses my dilemma even if I didn't state it very well.

And thanks hondadude. I see your point about the oil pump seal...

03-13-2008, 06:02 PM	#2
billyrusa Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 219	Re: timing of balance shafts 96 Accord 2.2L (odo53) I am sure TouringAccord's write-up will help you. http://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1908944

03-13-2008, 07:30 PM	#3
odo53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA, USA Posts: 8	Re: timing of balance shafts 96 Accord 2.2L (billyrusa) Yes, that is a great write up and I appreciate the work that went into it. But it says the same thing as my manual, put a 6mm by 100mm bolt through the rear balance shaft. My question remains, how do you know if the balance shaft is in the right orientation or if it is 180 degrees off?

03-13-2008, 07:45 PM	#4
billyrusa Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 219	Re: timing of balance shafts 96 Accord 2.2L (odo53) When put the tool (or a screw driver) all way down the hole, the rear balance shaft will be locked at the right position. You will not be able to turn the shaft when it is locked.

03-14-2008, 05:54 AM	#5
TouringAccord H-T Order of Merit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: somewhere in, MI Posts: 8,544	Re: timing of balance shafts 96 Accord 2.2L (odo53) I get what you are asking... The hole should not be on the center of the shaft, but rather offset from center which would only allow for it to locate one way. This should help answer your question... click to enlarge

03-14-2008, 05:45 PM	#6
hondadude Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fayettenam, Ar, US Posts: 3,703	Re: timing of balance shafts 96 Accord 2.2L (odo53) on the rear pulley there is a dot stamped into it by one of the teeth; Then when it is in the correct position it lines up with a casting boss line at about the 5'O' clock position. if you are not replacing that oil pump seal [because you like oil leaks] then there is no need to pull that bolt out on the rear of the block, and stick an alignment pin thru the countershaft. Look at this lude pic and you will see the mark lining up with the casting line beside the bolt. __________________ Year and model Helps get better info My crystal ball is out of service,and I failed Clairvoyance 101 class

03-15-2008, 04:20 PM	#7
odo53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA, USA Posts: 8	Re: timing of balance shafts 96 Accord 2.2L (hondadude) Thanks TouringAccord, that picture was worth a thousand words, exactly addresses my dilemma even if I didn't state it very well. And thanks hondadude. I see your point about the oil pump seal...

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