Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
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Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
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Clean the crankshaft balancer (1) .
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Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
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Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following conditions:
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Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface
A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced.
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Axial cracks in and around the keyway
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Note
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In order for the belt to track properly, the belt grooves should be free of all dirt or debris.
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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.
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Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley
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