Crankshaft Service: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1988 Nissan 300ZX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check crankshaft main journals and connecting rod journals for scoring, wear or cracks. Taper and out-of-round of journals must not exceed .0002" (.006 mm).
- Set dial indicator pointer at center main journal of crankshaft. If runout exceeds .004" (.10 mm), replace crankshaft.