Crankshaft, Measuring Radial Clearance

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Plastigage^®

NOTE:

Use Old Bolts To Measure Radial Play.

-- Remove the guide frame and clean the bearing journals.

-- Place the Plastigage^® over the entire width of the bearing journal or into the bearing shells.

Plastigage must rest in center of bearing shell.

-- Place Guide Frame And Fasten With The Old Bolts. Refer to the image in OVERVIEW - CRANKSHAFT , do not turn the crankshaft.

-- Install The Guide Frame.

-- Compare width of Plastigage^® With Calibrated Scale.

Radial Clearance:

New: 0.015 to 0.055 mm.
Wear limit: 0.080 mm.

-- Replace bolts for the final assembly.