Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection

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Remove the oil pump (see REMOVAL ).
Remove the baffle plate (see step 9 under Crankshaft and Piston Removal ).
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play

Standard (New): 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.013 in)

Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.017 in)

Fig 1: Measuring Connecting Rod End Play
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the connecting rod end play is beyond the service limit, install a new connecting rod and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).
Push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator by prying, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator by prying; the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.
Crankshaft End Play

Standard (New): 0.10-0.35 mm (0.0039-0.0138 in)

Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.0177 in)

Fig 2: Checking Crankshaft End Play
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the crankshaft end play is beyond the service limit, replace the thrust washers and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).