32. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection




Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.

1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in cleaning solvent.
2. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
3. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:

* Loose or improperly installed crankshaft balancer front groove pin (1)
A properly installed front groove pin should be installed until flush or below flush with the face of the crankshaft balancer.

Note: A crankshaft front oil sealing surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced.

* Worn, grooved, or damaged crankshaft front oil sealing surface (2)
Minor imperfections on the crankshaft balancer crankshaft front oil seal surface may be removed with a polishing compound or fine grade emery cloth.
* Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber (3) between the hub and the outer ring
* Worn or damaged keyway (4)
* Worn or damaged bolt hole threads (5)