1. Measure the crankshaft end play. Use a Dial Indicator with Bracketry to measure crankshaft end play.
2. Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
3. Zero the indicator.
4. Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft end play.
5. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least two directions.
6. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least two directions at each end of the main bearing journal.
7. Use the Dial Indicator with Bracketry to measure the crankshaft runout.
8. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in two directions perpendicular to one another at each end of the connecting rod journal. The difference in the measurements from one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within the wear limit.
Main journal diameter (mm {in})
Crank pin diameter (mm {in})
9. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
10. Lay a piece of Plastigage across the face of each crankshaft main bearing surface.
11. Install and remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
12. Verify the crankshaft journal clearance.