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Crankshaft - RUNOUT

NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking runout.
  1. Use the Dial Indicator with Bracketry to measure the crankshaft runout.
    1. Rotate the crankshaft and subtract the lowest dial indicator reading from the highest dial indicator reading to figure the crankshaft runout. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
    2. If it is out of specification, install new components as necessary.
    Fig 1: Measuring Crankshaft Runout
    G01151268Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.