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