Crankshaft Balancer Clean And Inspect (Unit Repair)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean crankshaft balancer.

Fig 1: Cleaning Crankshaft Balancer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Clean belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
CAUTION: WEAR SAFETY GLASSES IN ORDER TO AVOID EYE DAMAGE.
Dry crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
Inspect 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.