Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 GMC Yukon XL, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent.
- Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
- 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)
- Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.
CAUTION:
Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.