Cylinder Block: Inspection: Crankshaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the crankshaft main and pin journals for scoring, wear, or cracks.
- Measure the journals for taper and out-of-round.
Standard Out-of-round (X - Y) : 0.002 mm (0.0001 in) Taper (A - B) : 0.002 mm (0.0001 in) - Measure crankshaft runout.
- Place a V-block on a precise flat table to support the journals on the both ends of the crankshaft.
- Place a dial gauge straight up on the No. 3 journal.
- While rotating the crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer on the dial gauge.
Runout limit (total indicator reading) : 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)