Cylinder Block: Inspection: Crankshaft

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Check crankshaft main and pin journals for score, wear or cracks.
With a micrometer, measure journals for taper and out-of-round.

Fig 1: Measuring Journals For Taper And Out-Of-Round
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Out-of-round (X - Y):

Standard

0.002 mm (0.0001 in)

Taper (A - B):

Standard

0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
Measure crankshaft runout.
Runout (Total indicator reading):

Limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)

Fig 2: Measuring Crankshaft Runout
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.