32. Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection





Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning) .

1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in cleaning solvent.
2. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
3. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:

* Loose or improperly installed crankshaft balancer front groove pin (1)
A properly installed front groove pin should be installed until flush or below flush with the face of the crankshaft balancer.


Note

A crankshaft front oil sealing surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced.

* Worn, grooved, or damaged crankshaft front oil sealing surface (2)
Minor imperfections on the crankshaft balancer crankshaft front oil seal surface may be removed with a polishing compound or fine grade emery cloth.
* Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber (3) between the hub and the outer ring
* Worn or damaged keyway (4)
* Worn or damaged bolt hole threads (5)