FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Service Procedures

DIAL INDICATOR METHOD

Connecting Rod Specification Chart:





1. Mount a dial indicator to front of engine, locating probe on nose of crankshaft.
2. Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel.
3. Zero the dial indicator.

Crankshaft Specification Chart:





4. Move crankshaft all the way to the front and read the dial indicator. Refer to Crankshaft Specification Chart for specifications.

FEELER GAGE METHOD
1. Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel using a lever inserted between a main bearing cap and a crankshaft cheek, using care not to damage any bearing surface. Do not loosen main bearing cap.
2. Use a feeler gauge between number three thrust bearing and machined crankshaft surface to determine end play.