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Genuine Mazda Balance Shaft Gear
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Mazda Drive Gear Part Number: PY01-11-314
$57.59 MSRP: $76.80You Save: $19.21 (26%)Ships in 1-2 Business DaysProduct Specifications- Other Name: Gear, Driven; Crankshaft Gear
Mazda Gear Part Number: PY01-11-715A
$34.01 MSRP: $45.36You Save: $11.35 (26%)Ships in 1-2 Business DaysProduct Specifications- Other Name: Sprocket, Balance Shaft; Crankshaft Gear, Driven Gear
Mazda Gear Part Number: G612-11-715
$54.38 MSRP: $72.51You Save: $18.13 (25%)Ships in 1-2 Business DaysProduct Specifications- Other Name: Sprocket, Balance
- Replaces: G613-11-71XA
Mazda Gear Part Number: G601-11-701
$60.83 MSRP: $81.11You Save: $20.28 (25%)Ships in 1-2 Business DaysProduct Specifications- Other Name: Sprocket, Crankshaft'B'; Crankshaft Gear
Mazda Gear Part Number: PY01-11-715
Product Specifications- Other Name: Sprocket, Balance Shaft; Driven Gear
Mazda Gear Part Number: G601-11-712B
Product Specifications- Other Name: Gear, Balancer
Mazda Gear Part Number: G601-11-316
Product Specifications- Other Name: Gear, Timing; Distributor Gear, Sprocket, Timing Gear Set
Mazda Driven Gear Part Number: 1F22-11-712
Product Specifications- Other Name: Gear, Balancer
Mazda Balance Shaft Gear
The Balance Shaft Gear ensures a stable engine by revolving at the same speed as the counterweights to counteract vibration for a smooth, quiet ride for every driver. Mazda has earned respect worldwide for coupling energetic handling with low fuel consumption, starting with iconic rotary engines and going on to develop SKYACTIV powertrains that use less fuel without compromising performance. The KODO design lines of Mazda give the models an alive look. They infuse the cabins with good i-ACTIVSENSE technologies. The technologies help watch the road and maintain the lane while managing the cruise speed. The brand also tests electric systems and i-ACTIV all-wheel drive, proving that Mazda never stops refining the spirit of fun to drive born in the 1960s. Mazda's combination of ingenuity and reliability for city commuting and cross country trips is appreciated by drivers for its balanced chassis. Particularly, the Balance Shaft Gear is a finely tuned mechanical connection between the crankshaft and the two balance shafts. The introduction of this gear allows counter-rotation of the balance shafts and thus, the rotating and reciprocating forces in inline four and V6 engines cancel each other out. The performance of the Balance Shaft Gear is determined by timing, which is capable of allowing counterweights to counterbalance piston thrusts and firing pulses, removing buzz experienced through the steering wheel or floor. The part can also help lower cabin noise and doesn't need large dampers, which means designers can keep engine dimensions compact and fit the whole Mazda family while still being decent. By using durable materials and tight machining, this gear quietly upholds Mazda performance ideals.
You'll get great performance and real durability when you pick genuine OEM Balance Shaft Gear. Mazda builds these using high-quality materials and official factory methods to ensure they hold up mile after mile. You deserve that Mazda reliability without the headache of cheap knockoffs. It is easy to find exactly what you need in our huge inventory of genuine parts. Plus, every OEM part carries a real manufacturer's warranty for your peace of mind. You will love our low prices too. Order today and we will ship your brand-new parts fast. They often reach your door in just a few days.
Mazda Balance Shaft Gear Parts and Q&A
- Q:How can the tension of a loose balance shaft chain be adjusted without removing the Balance Shaft Gear cover on Mazda MPV?A:In the case of possible excessive noise caused by a loose Balance Shaft Gear, tension needs to be adjusted even without taking off the timing chain cover. Start by putting the number one cylinder at top dead center and unhooking the cable off the negative end of the battery. Open the valve cover and oil pan and then remove the large bolt in the front of the crankshaft and slip the pulley off, trying to keep the crankshaft still using a screwdriver as required. Then, take off the cooling fan, water pump, alternator and bracket on the timing chain cover and the bolts that joined the timing chain cover and the engine block, prepare a diagram where they are located and remove them. Break the seal of the gasket using a soft-faced hammer on the timing chain cover to remove the gasket carefully to avoid damaging the gasket faces. Take the chain guides that are marked A, B, C and take note of where they are bolted. Re-fit the large bolt in the crankshaft to secure it and loosen the bolts on the Balance Shaft Gear and the oil pump shaft. As a unit, lift off the engine crankshaft sprocket and the Balance Shaft Gear, being careful not to drop the keys that index the sprockets. Check the Balance Shaft Gear, guides, and sprockets; worn or damaged parts should be changed. Prior to reinstallation, make sure that a timing chain is correctly installed and Number One piston is at TDC on the compression stroke and has the Balance Shaft Gear and oil pump attached. Install the Balance Shaft Gear, slide the crankshaft sprocket onto the crankshaft and align the chain with the marks on the sprocket. Install sprockets to the maximum extent on their shafts, remake the alignment and fix the Balance Shaft Gear bolts. Wipe the chain and guides with molybdenum-based grease, assemble the chain guides, set the chain slack by turning the Balance Shaft Gear so that the slack accumulates at a specific position and make sure that the space between the chain and the guides is not too small. Check and tighten the mounting bolts of the guides. Install a new crankshaft front oil seal into the timing chain cover and install a new gasket with sealant to install the cover to the engine, appropriately bolting the cover. Prepare the seal contact surface of the crankshaft pulley with grease, slide it onto the crankshaft and fasten the bolt fingertight. Lastly, reassemble in the same sequence as the order in which they were disassembled, making sure that after attaching the camshaft sprocket to the camshaft, a new access cover gasket is used.
