G424F(FE) Service Manual Chapter 3. Engine Mechanical System 91
Crankshaft
Removal
Remove or disconnect
1. Engine assembly, as per instructions under
“Engine and Transmission Assembly – Removal”,
in this section.
2. Install the engine on the engine stand.
3. Disassemble the engine as per instructions under
“Engine Disassembly”, in this section.
Clean
• Parts and dry with blown air.
Inspect
• Crankshaft saddles for scratches, roughness or
other abnormalities.
Measure
Crankshaft warping, as follows:
• Support the crankshaft by bearings 1 and 5 of
the cylinder block, leaving the shells only over
these 2 bearings.
• On bearing 3, support the probe of a dial gauge.
The total reading indicated on a 360° turn can
be 0.003 mm, at the maximum.