For 1990-2009 cars

1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in solvent.

Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

2. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
3. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following conditions:

• | Damaged belt grooves (3)

• | Debris in the belt grooves (3)

• | Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface (1)

- | Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with a polishing compound or fine grade of emery cloth.

- | A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced.

• | Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley (2)

4. Repair or replace the crankshaft balancer, as necessary.