Out-Of-Round And Taper Of Crankshaft

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Check the crankshaft main and pin journals for scoring, wear, or cracks.
Measure the journals for taper and out-of-round.
1. Standard
  1. Out-of-round (difference between, X - Y): 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
  2. Taper (difference between, A - B): 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)

Fig 1: Measure The Journals For Taper And Out-Of-Round

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.