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

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Cleaning Procedure

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft

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

Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft

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.

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Cleaning ProcedureClean the camshaft covers in solvent.Warning:Refer toSafety Glasses Warning.Dry the camshaft covers with compressed air.Inspection ProcedureInspect each camshaft cover for the dents ...

Crankshaft and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block Cylinder Block Crankshaft

Cleaning ProcedureClean the following components in solvent:Crankshaft bearingsConnecting rod bearingsCrankshaft journalsCrankpin journalsCrankshaft oil passagesCrankshaft threaded holesWarning:Refer ...

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