For 1990-2009 cars only
Cleaning Procedure
- Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent that is compatible with the rubber.
- Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Inspection Procedure
- Inspect the exterior of the crankshaft balancer for the following:
- Inspect the interior of the crankshaft balancer for the following:
- Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer as necessary.
| • | Damage to the webs (1) between the hub and the drive belt inner pulley |
| • | Damage to the threaded holes (2) |
| • | Damage to the seating surface (3) for the crankshaft balancer bolt's washer |
| • | Wear or damage to the hub-to-crankshaft surface (4) |
| • | Wear, chunking or deteriorated rubber (5) between the drive belt inner and outer pulleys |
| • | Damage to the drive belt inner and/or outer pulley ribs (6) |
| • | Wear or damage to the hub-to-crankshaft surface (1) |
| • | Wear, grooves or damage to the hub sealing surface (2). A crankshaft balancer hub sealing surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced. |
| • | Bent, damage or missing crankshaft front oil seal shield (3) |
| • | Wear, chunking or deteriorated rubber (4) between the drive belt inner and outer pulleys |
| • | Damage to the drive belt inner and/or outer pulley ribs (5) |
