Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft

Cleaning Procedure

Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent that is compatiblewith the rubber-(1).

Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.

Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.Inspection Procedure

Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:Worn or damaged hub-to-crankshaftsurface-(1)Worn, grooved or damaged hub sealsurface-(2)

A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessivescoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced.

Worn, chunking or deteriorated rubber between the hub andpulley-(3)Damaged drive belt ribs-(4)Damaged webs-(5)Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer asnecessary.