Engine Block: Crankshaft: Inspection: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The crankshaft main journals should be checked for excessive wear, taper and scoring. Limits of taper on any crankshaft main journals should be held to 0.006 mm (0.00024 in.). Limits of taper on any crankshaft rod journals should be held to 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.). DO NOT nick crank pin or bearing fillets. Limits of out of round on any crankshaft journals should be held to 0.005 mm (0.0002 in). DO NOT nick crank pin or bearing fillets.