Crankshaft And Crankshaft Bearing

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Clean the crankshaft completely, and check it for cracks using liquid penetrant tester.
Using a dial gauge, check the crankshaft bend. If it exceeds the limit, grind to correct the crankshaft journal or replace the crankshaft.
NOTE:
- Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
- If a suitable V-block is not available, using just the #1 and #5 crankshaft bearings on cylinder block, position the crankshaft on cylinder block. Then, measure the crankshaft bend using a dial gauge.
- When grinding to correct the crankshaft journal, refer to step 3).
Crankshaft bend:

Limit

0.035 mm (0.0014 in)

Fig 1: Checking Crankshaft And Crankshaft Bearing
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Using a micrometer, check the outer diameter of crankshaft pin, outer diameter of journal, cylindricality, and out-of-roundness. If it is not within the standard, replace the connecting rod bearing or crankshaft bearing, and grind to correct the crankshaft pin or journal or replace the crankshaft as required.

NOTE:

Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
Select the suitable size connecting rod bearing or crankshaft bearing when replacing the connecting rod bearing or crankshaft bearing.
When grinding to correct the crankshaft pin or journal, finish them to the suitable outer diameter as shown in the table below according to the undersize bearing to be used.

CONNECTING ROD BEARING THICKNESS SPECIFICATION

Bearing	Connecting rod bearing thickness (at center)	Crankshaft pin outer diameter	Crankshaft bearing thickness (at center)		Crankshaft journal outer diameter
	Connecting rod bearing thickness (at center)	Crankshaft pin outer diameter	#1, #2, #3, #4	#5	Crankshaft journal outer diameter
	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Standard size	1.492 - 1.508 (0.0587 - 0.0594)	47.976 - 48.000 (1.8888 - 1.8898)	2.498 - 2.513 (0.0983 - 0.0989)	2.496 - 2.511 (0.0983 - 0.0989)	67.985 - 68.003 (2.6766 - 2.6773)
0.03 (0.0012) Undersize	1.511 - 1.515 (0.0595 - 0.0596)	47.946 - 47.970 (1.8876 - 1.8886)	2.519 - 2.522 (0.0992 - 0.0993)	2.517 - 2.520 (0.0991 - 0.0992)	67.955 - 67.979 (2.6754 - 2.6763)
0.05 (0.0020) Undersize	1.521 - 1.525 (0.0599 - 0.0600)	47.926 - 47.950 (1.8868 - 1.8878)	2.529 - 2.532 (0.0996 - 0.0997)	2.527 - 2.530 (0.0995 - 0.0996)	67.935 - 67.959 (2.6746 - 2.6755)
0.25 (0.0098) Undersize	1.621 - 1.625 (0.0638 - 0.0640)	47.726 - 47.750 (1.8790 - 1.8799)	2.629 - 2.632 (0.1035 - 0.1036)	2.627 - 2.630 (0.1034 - 0.1035)	67.735 - 67.759 (2.6667 - 2.6677)

Crankshaft pin:

Cylindricality

Limit

0.006 mm (0.0002 in)

Out-of-roundness

Limit

0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

Grinding limit (dia.)

47.726 mm (1.8790 in) or less

Crankshaft journal:

Cylindricality

Limit

0.006 mm (0.0002 in)

Out-of-roundness

Limit

0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

Grinding limit (dia.)

67.735 mm (2.6667 in) or less

Fig 2: Checking Outer Diameter Of Crankshaft Pin

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Inspect the crankshaft bearing for scar, peeling, seizure, melting or wear, etc.
Use a thickness gauge to check the thrust clearance of crankshaft at thrust of #5 crankshaft bearing. If it is not within the standard, replace the #5 crankshaft bearing.
NOTE:
- Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
- Set all the crankshaft bearings onto the cylinder block, then mount the crankshaft on the cylinder block, and use a thickness gauge to measure the thrust clearance of crankshaft.
- Select the #5 crankshaft bearing of suitable size by referring to step 3) when replacing #5 crankshaft bearing.
Crankshaft thrust clearance:

Standard

0.130 - 0.308 mm (0.0051 - 0.0121 in)

Fig 3: Checking Crankshaft Thrust Clearance
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Check the oil clearance on each crankshaft bearing using plastigauge.
NOTE: Measurement should be performed at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
1. Remove the liquid gasket from cylinder block.
2. Clean each crankshaft bearing and crankshaft journal.
3. Set each crankshaft bearing to the cylinder block.
  CAUTION:
  - Place a wood board wrapped with a waste cloth to prevent the knock pin damage and to stabilize the cylinder block before work.
  - Be careful not to scratch the mating surface of cylinder block during work.
  Fig 4: Locating Crankshaft Bearing And Crankshaft Journal
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4. Set the crankshaft to the cylinder block LH.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Engine Oil Applying Area To Crankshaft Journal
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5. Place a plastigauge across the crankshaft journals and set the cylinder block RH to the cylinder block LH.
6. Apply a coat of engine oil to the washers and cylinder block mounting bolt threads.
  NOTE: To prevent mixture of engine oil into the water jacket, do not apply a large amount.
7. Install the cylinder head bolt at the locations shown in the figure.
  NOTE: This procedure is required to tighten the cylinder block mounting bolts with specified angle using angle gauge.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Cylinder Head Bolt
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8. Tighten all mounting bolts with a torque of 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 7: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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9. Loosen all mounting bolts by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When loosening the mounting bolts, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 8: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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10. Tighten all mounting bolts with a torque of 35 N.m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 9: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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11. Loosen the mounting bolts (4 places) by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When loosening the mounting bolts, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 10: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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12. Tighten the mounting bolts (4 places) with a torque of 17 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 11: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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13. Using angle gauge, tighten the mounting bolts (4 places) with specified angle in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified angle, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Tightening angle:
  
  60°±2°
  
  Fig 12: Using Angle Gauge
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14. Loosen the mounting bolts (6 places) by 180° in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When loosening the mounting bolts, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 13: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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15. Tighten the mounting bolts (6 places) with a torque of 17 N.m (1.7 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb) in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified torque, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Fig 14: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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16. Using angle gauge, tighten the mounting bolts (6 places) with specified angle in numerical order as shown in the figure.
  CAUTION: When tightening the mounting bolts with specified angle, hold the cylinder block LH while not holding the cylinder block RH to ensure the joint accuracy of the cylinder block.
  
  Tightening angle:
  
  60°±2°
  
  Fig 15: Using Angle Gauge
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17. Remove the cylinder head bolt attached at the locations shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Cylinder Head Bolt
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18. Loosen the cylinder block mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure, and separate the cylinder block RH and LH.
  NOTE: Lift the cylinder block RH slightly, and confirm that the crankshaft is remaining in the cylinder block LH. If the cylinder block RH is lifted carelessly when separating, the crankshaft may stick to cylinder block RH, then fall off.
  
  Fig 17: Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts
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19. Determine the crankshaft oil clearance by matching the widest point of the plastigauge on each journal against scale printed on a package of the plastigauge. If it is not within the standard, replace the crankshaft bearing, and grind to correct the crankshaft journal or replace the crankshaft as required.
  NOTE:
  - Select the crankshaft bearing of suitable size by referring to step 3) when replacing crankshaft bearing.
  - When grinding to correct the crankshaft journal, finish it to the suitable outer diameter by referring to step 3) according to the undersize bearing to be used.
  Crankshaft oil clearance:
  
  Standard
  
  0.013 - 0.031 mm (0.0005 - 0.0012 in)
  
  Fig 18: Checking Crankshaft Oil Clearance
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
20. Completely remove the plastigauge.