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Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection

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    Fig 1: Inspecting Crankshaft Balancer
    GM412461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Clean the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
    3. WARNING: Refer to 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
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