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Hi, as the title states I recently installed a new summit harmonic balancer, and arp bolt. I’m pretty sure I followed correct procedures: pressed on with an install tool, torqued down to 235 ft lb, pinned too. I just started it for the first time after install, not sure if I’m just paranoid but the crank bolt and the balancer itself seems to have a slight wobble? Can anyone tell me if this degree of play is normal? Again I’m really hoping I’m just paranoid, but from up close there seems to be a bit of wobble in the bolt. Thank you.

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I don't see any variation except the light reflecting off of it as it spins.
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I don't see any variation except the light reflecting off of it as it spins.
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I see nothing abnormal. Looks true to me.
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Thank you all for the responses, I was just paranoid due to the amount of random bs I had to deal with just to get to the balancer (car was pretty neglected by previous owner). Thanks for confirming I was just being crazy
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