- Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent.
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
- Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
- Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following conditions:
| • | Damaged belt grooves (3) |
| • | Debris in the belt grooves (3) |
| • | Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface (1) |
| - | Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with a polishing compound or fine grade of 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 (2) |
- Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer, as necessary.
