GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 334387  Size: SH
  1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in cleaning solvent.
  2. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
  3. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
  4. • Loose or improperly installed crankshaft balancer front groove pin (1)
      A properly installed front groove pin should be installed until flush or below flush with the face of the crankshaft balancer.

       Note: A crankshaft front oil sealing surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced.

    • Worn, grooved, or damaged crankshaft front oil sealing surface (2)
      Minor imperfections on the crankshaft balancer crankshaft front oil seal surface may be removed with a polishing compound or fine grade emery cloth.
    • Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber (3) between the hub and the outer ring
    • Worn or damaged keyway (4)
    • Worn or damaged bolt hole threads (5)