The importance of cleanliness during assembly cannot beoverstated. Dirt or debris will cause engine damage. An automobileengine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished andlapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in tenthousandths of an inch. When any internal engine parts areserviced, care and cleanliness are important. A liberal coating ofengine oil should be applied to friction areas during assembly inorder to protect and lubricate the surfaces on initial operation.Throughout this section, it should be understood that propercleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas arepart of the repair procedure. This is considered standard shoppractice even if not specifically stated.
Lubricate all moving parts with engine oil or a specifiedassembly lubricant. This will provide lubrication for initial startup.
Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft
Clean the crankshaft balancer-(1).Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wirebrush.Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surfaceA crankshaft balancer hub ...