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Inspection Procedure

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    Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer
    GM1644286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Inspect the exterior of the crankshaft balancer for the following:
    • Damage to the webs (1) between the hub and the drive belt inner pulley
    • Damage to the seating surface (2) for the crankshaft balancer bolts washer
    • Wear or damage to the hub-to-crankshaft surface (3)
    • Wear, chunking or deteriorated rubber (4) between the drive belt inner and outer pulleys
    • Damage to the drive belt inner and/or outer pulley ribs (5)
  2. Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer
    GM1644287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the interior of the crankshaft balancer for the following:
    • Wear or damage to the hub-to-crankshaft surface (1)
    • Wear, grooves or damage to the hub sealing surface (2). A crankshaft balancer hub sealing surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced.
    • Bent, damage or missing crankshaft front oil seal shield (3)
    • Wear, chunking or deteriorated rubber (4) between the drive belt inner and outer pulleys
    • Damage to the drive belt inner, center and/or outer pulley ribs (5)
  4. Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.