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Crankshaft, Engine

Crankshaft Thrust Clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while prying the crankshaft back and forth with a screwdriver.
Standard thrust clearance 0.04 - 0.24 mm (0.0016 - 0.0094 inch)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch)
If the thrust clearance is greater than maximum, replace the thrust washers as a set.
Thrust washer thickness 2.430 - 2.480 mm (0.0957 - 0.0976 inch)

Crankshaft





Using a dial indicator, measure the circle runout, as shown in the illustration.
Maximum circle runout 0.03 mm (0.0012 inch)





Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each main journal and crank pin.
Main journal diameter 47.988 - 48.000 mm (1.8893 - 1.8898 inch)
Crank pin diameter 43.992 - 44.000 mm (1.7320 - 1.7323 inch)
Check each main journal and crank pin for taper and out-of-round as shown.
Maximum taper and out-of-round 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)
If the taper and out-of-round is greater than maximum, replace he crankshaft.