Crank Pins & Connecting Rod Bearings Inspection: Notes

Inspect crank pin for uneven wear or damage. Measure crank pin for out-of-round or taper with a micrometer. If crank pin is damaged, or out-of-round or taper is out of limit, replace crankshaft or regrind crank pin then inspect rod bearing clearance referring to CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE .

Fig 1: Connecting Rod Bearing & Crank Pin Diameter Chart

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Crank pin out-of-round (a - b)

Limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.)

Crank pin taper (c - d)

Limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.)

Fig 2: Measuring Crank Pin For Out-Of-Round Or Taper

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