Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the oil pump (see REMOVAL ).
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play

Standard (New): 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in)

Service Limit: 0.40 mm (0.016 in)

Fig 1: Measuring Connecting Rod End Play With Feeler Gauge
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the connecting rod end play is beyond the service limit, install a new connecting rod, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).
To check crankshaft end play, push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator; the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.
Crankshaft End Play

Standard (New): 0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in)

Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 in)

Fig 2: Checking Crankshaft End Play
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the end play is beyond the service limit, replace the thrust washers, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).