Balance Shaft Chain | Shaar’s Cars

Drives the balance shaft to reduce engine vibrations in chain-driven systems.

The balance shaft chain drives the balance shaft in some engines, reducing vibrations and improving engine smoothness, particularly in chain-driven balance shaft systems.

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Typical part cost

$100–$300🔒

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Typical labor cost

$150–$400🔒

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Typically lasts

100,000–200,000 mi

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Or about

5.0–10.0 years

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DIY difficulty

7/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Balance Shaft Chain is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Engine vibration

Chain noise

Poor engine performance

Engine shaking

Check engine light

Chain failure

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Balance Shaft Chain

No standard interval on file

Inspect Balance Shaft Chain

No standard interval on file