Section 05 ENGINE (4-TEC)
Subsection 08 (ENGINE BLOCK)
1
R1503motr10A
1. Crankshaft
Inspection
Replace crankshaft if the gears are worn or other-
wise damaged.
R1503motr11A
1
2
1. Balancer gear
2. Crankshaft timing gear
Connecting Rod Big End Axial Play
Using a feeler gauge, measure distance between
butting face of connecting rod and crankshaft
counterweight. If the distance exceeds specified
tolerance, replace the worn part.
1
R1503motr12A
2
1. Crankshaft
2. Feeler gauge
CONNECTING ROD BIG END mm (in)
NEW MINIMUM
0.150 (.06)
NEW MAXIMUM 0.302 (.01)
SERVICE LIMIT
0.5 (.02)
Crankshaft Radial Play
Measure all crankshaft journals. Compare to in
side diameter of crankshaft bushings (elsewhere
in this section).
1
R1503motr13A
2
1. Micrometer
2. Crankshaft area for bushing
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