- Clean the crankshaft balancer (1) in solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
- Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
• | Worn or damaged bolt hole thread(s) |
• | Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface |
- | Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with
a polishing compound or fine grade 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 |
• | Worn or damaged keyway (2) |
- Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.