33. Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection





1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent.
2. Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
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.

^ Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with polishing compound or fine grade emery cloth.

^ Important: 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