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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Warning
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Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent 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, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface
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A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced.
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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
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The balancer belt grooves should be free of any nicks, gouges, or other damage that may not allow the belt to track properly.
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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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