23. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection




1. Clean the crankshaft balancer (1).
2. Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

3. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
4. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:

* Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface
* A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced.

Note: In order for the belt to track properly, the belt grooves should be free of all dirt or debris.

* Dirty or damaged belt grooves
The balancer belt grooves should be free of any nicks, gouges, or other damage that may not allow the belt to track properly.
* Minor imperfections may be removed with a fine file.
* Worn, chunking or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley