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Crankshaft End Play Inspection/Repair

  1. Use the Dial Indicator With Bracketry to measure crankshaft end play.
  2. Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
    Fig 1: Measuring Crankshaft End Play (Rear)
    G02821396Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Zero the Dial Indicator With Bracketry.
  4. Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft endplay. Refer toCYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS .
    1. If crankshaft endplay exceeds specifications, replace the crankshaft thrust washers or thrust bearing. Refer to specification chart.
    Fig 2: Measuring Crankshaft End Play (Front)
    G02821397Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.