Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect

1. Clean the crankshaft balancer (1) in solvent.

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

2. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
3. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
- Worn or damaged bolt hole thread(s)
- Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface
- Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with a polishing compound or fine grade emery cloth.
- A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced.
- Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley
- Worn or damaged keyway (2)

4. Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.