2G Balance shaft phase

[Gribble]

I've read several vfaqs on replacing my timing belt and I know that it's very important to have the oil pump phased correctly because it's connected to a balance shaft. My question is what about the other balance shaft that is turned by the shorter belt. Does this need to be phased too or do I just need to line up the timing marks and I'll be ok? Thanks

 

[gst-turbo]

You just need to line it up and you will be good

 

[2GDSM Addict]

Before you take off the balance shaft belt,. Wad up a couple of pieces of duct tape and place by the oil pump sprocket and the balance shaft sprocket so they don't move.

 

[pauleyman]

There is no phase on the front shaft as it is turned directly. The reason the rearshaft has a phase is because it is driven via a set of gears behind the oil pump sprocket.. even when the oil pump lines up the shaft will be in one of three positions. Only one of them is right.