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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
    • Worn or damaged hub-to-crankshaft surface (1)
    • Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface (2). A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced.
    • Bent, damaged or missing crankshaft front oil seal shield (3)
    • Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley (4)
    • Damaged drive belt ribs (5)
  2. Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.
    Fig 1: Checking Crankshaft Balancer
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