Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
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Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
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Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent that is compatible with the rubber (1).
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Warning
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Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.
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Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
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Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
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Worn or damaged hub-to-crankshaft surface (1)
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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.
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Worn, chunking or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley (3)
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Damaged drive belt ribs (4)
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Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.
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