31. Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection





1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent.

2. Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
3. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
^ Damaged belt grooves (3)
^ Debris in the belt grooves (3)
^ Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface (1)
- Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with a polishing compound or fine grade of 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 (2)
4. Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.