26. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection





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

3. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution.

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.

^ 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