Crankshaft End Play Measurement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Push the crankshaft firmly away from the SA9179NE and position the tip of the dial indicator against the end of the crankshaft. See Special Tools .
- Zero the dial indicator and push the crankshaft firmly toward the SA9179NE
. See Special Tools . If the end play measurement exceeds the service limit, inspect the thrust washers and the thrust surface of the crankshaft.
Specification:
- Crankshaft end play - new: 0.1-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in)
- Crankshaft end play - service limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 in)
- Replace parts as required. The thrust surface of the crankshaft is a fixed dimension and should not be changed by grinding or shimming.