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Check Crankshaft Bearing Clearance (With Micrometer Gauge Internal Measuring Device)

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    NOTE:
    • Note the correct tightening sequence.
    • The bolts can be reused for checking the crankshaft bearing play.
  1. Install the crankshaft bearing cap with the crankshaft bearing clips to the cylinder block.

    Tighten the 2 crankshaft bearing cap bolts in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059  sensor kit :

    1. First pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
    2. Second pass to 45°
    3. Third pass to 15°
  2. Fig 1: Micrometer Gauge
    GM2026849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the inner plunger and calibrate with the micrometer gauge (1).
  4. Fig 2: Measuring Crankshaft Bearing Diameter At Points
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  5. Measure the crankshaft bearing diameter at 3 points.
    • Measure at points A, B and C with the internal measuring device.
    • Calculate the average crankshaft bearing diameter.
    • Formula: A + B + C /3.
  6. Fig 3: Measuring Crankshaft Bearing Journal Diameter At 2 Points
    GM1935590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Measure the crankshaft bearing journal diameter at 2 points.

    Measure at points I and II with the micrometer gauge.

  8. Calculate the average crankshaft bearing journal diameter.

    Formula: I + II/2.

  9. Determine the crankshaft bearing play.

    Calculation formula: average crankshaft bearing diameter minus average crankshaft bearing journal diameter.

  10. Nominal-Actual comparison.

    Permissible crankshaft bearing play: 0.005-0.059 mm (0.0002-0.0023 in).