Crankshaft Oil Clearance Inspection/Repair

CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION/REPAIR
1. Position a plastigage on the top of the journals in the axial direction.
2. Install the main bearing cap.
3. Remove the main bearing cap.





4. Measure the main journal oil clearance. If the clearance exceeds the maximum, replace the main bearing or grind the main journal and install the undersize bearings so that the specified oil clearance is obtained.
Standard clearance 0.018 - 0.036 mm (0.0008 - 0.0014 inch)
Maximum clearance 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)





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