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Inspection before removal
Inspection: Crankshaft end play
• If the measurement exceeds the specified limit, replace the
thrust plates with oversized ones.
Removal procedure
Removal: Main bearing caps
Removal: Front oil seal slinger
• Taking care not to damage the crankshaft, split the rear oil seal
slinger using a chisel or a similar tool.
Removal: Rear oil seal slinger
• Taking care not to damage the crankshaft, split the rear oil seal
slinger using a chisel or a similar tool.
Removal: Crankshaft gear
CAUTION
• Do not tap off the crankshaft gear as this can damage it.
Inspection procedure
Inspection: Main bearing
(1) Main bearing span when free
CAUTION
• Do not attempt to manually expand the bearings.
• If the measurement exceeds the specified limit, replace the up-
per and lower bearings as a set.