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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cleaning Procedure


    Object Number: 2026749  Size: SH
  1. Clean the crankshaft balancer (1).
  2. Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
  3. Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

  4. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure

Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:

    • Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface
    • A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced.

       Note: In order for the belt to track properly, the belt grooves should be free of all dirt or debris.

    • 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.
    • Worn, chunking or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley