Crankshaft, Engine
INSPECT CRANKSHAFTa. Using a dial indicator and V-blocks, measure the runout as shown in the illustration.
Maximum circle runout: 0.06 mm (0.0024 inch)
b. Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each main journal.
Diameter: 60.988 to 61.000 mm (2.4011 to 2.4016 inch)
c. Check each main journal for taper and out-of-round as shown.
Maximum taper and out-of-round: 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)
d. Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each crank pin.
Diameter: 52.992 to 53.000 mm (2.0863 to 2.0866 inch)
e. Check each crank pin for taper and out-of-round as shown.
Maximum taper and out-of-round: 0.02 mm (0.0008 inch)
INSPECT CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
HINT: Main bearings come in widths of 22.4 mm (0.882 inch) and 19.0 mm (0.748 inch). Install the 22.4 mm (0.882 inch) bearings in the No. 1 and No. 4 cylinder block journal positions with the main bearing cap. Install the 19.0 mm (0.748 inch) bearings in the No. 2 and No. 3 positions.
a. Clean each main journal and bearing.
b. Align the bearing key with the keyway of the cylinder block, and push in the 4 upper bearings.
NOTICE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing and its contact surface.
c. Align the bearing key with the keyway of the main bearing cap, and push in the 4 lower bearings.
NOTICE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing and its contact surface.
HINT: A number is marked on each main bearing cap to indicate the installation position.
d. Place the crankshaft on the cylinder block.
e. Lay a strip of Plastigage across each journal.
f. Examine the front marks and numbers and install the bearing caps on the cylinder block.