Crankshaft End Play Inspection/Repair
- Use the Dial Indicator With Bracketry to measure crankshaft end play.
- Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
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- Zero the Dial Indicator With Bracketry.
- Move the crankshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the crankshaft endplay. Refer toCYLINDER BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS .
- If crankshaft endplay exceeds specifications, replace the crankshaft thrust washers or thrust bearing. Refer to specification chart.
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