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Crankshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection: Notes

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  1. Clean the crankshaft and bearings.
  2. Inspect the crankshaft for the following conditions.
    • Excessive wear or damage on the surface of the crankshaft journals.
    • Excessive wear or damage to the crankshaft gear.
    • Excessive wear or damage on the oil seal fitting surface.
    • Inspect the oil ports for obstructions.
  3. Measure the crankshaft run out.
    • Mount the crankshaft in wooden V-blocks.
      Fig 1: Measuring Crankshaft Run Out
      GM663130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    • Set J 7872  on the center of the crankshaft journal.
    • Turn the crankshaft in the normal direction of rotation.
    • Record readings. The production value is 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) and the service limit is 0.44 mm (0.0173 in).
  4. Measure the crankshaft journal diameter across four points.
    Fig 2: Measuring Crankshaft Journal Diameter
    GM663132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    • The crankshaft journal outside diameter is 79.905-79.925 mm (3.1459-3.1466 in) and the service limit is 79.89 mm (3.1453 in).
    • Replace the crankshaft if the measured value is less than the service limit.
  5. Measure the crankpin outside diameter across four points.
    • The crankpin outside diameter is 62.902-62.922 mm (2.4765-2.4772 in) and the service limit is 62.88 mm (2.4756 in).
    • Replace the crankshaft if the measured value is less than the service limit.