For 1990-2009 cars only
- Clean the crankshaft balancer.
- Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.
- Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
- Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution in the Preface section.
| • | Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface |
| • | A crankshaft balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage must be replaced. |
| • | Worn, clunking, or deteriorated rubber between the pulley and damper ring |
| Important: In order for the belt to track properly, the belt grooves should be free of all dirt or debris. |
| • | Dirty or damaged belt grooves |
| • | The balancer belt grooves should be free of any nicks, gouges, or other damage that may not allow the belt to track properly. |
| • | Minor imperfections may be removed with a fine file. |
