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.
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A crankcase ventilation system is used to consume crankcasevapors created during the combustion process instead of ventingthem to the atmosphere.Fresh air is supplied through a filter to the crankcase, thecrankcase mixes the fresh air with the blow-by gases and thenpassed through a positive crankcas ...
