## Engine Block

#### Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection

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1. Remove the oil pump (see page 8-11).

1. Remove the baffle plate (see step 6 on page 7-13).

1. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge between the connecting rod and crankshaft.

   Connecting Rod End Play:

Standard (New):

0.15 - 0.30 mm

(0.006 - 0.012 in.)

Service Limit:

0.40 mm (0.016 in.)

1. If the connecting rod end play is out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod, and recheck. If it is still out-of-tolerance; replace the crankshaft (see page 7-13).

1. Push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator; the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.

   Crankshaft End Play:

Standard (New):

0.10 - 0.35 mm

(0.004 - 0.014 in.)

Service Limit:

0.45 mm (0.018 in.)

1. If the end play is out-of-tolerance, replace the thrust washers and recheck, if it is still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft.

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