Concorde V6-215 3.5L SOHC (1996)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Service and Repair
Inspection
Checking End Play
USING A DIAL INDICATOR
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.
4. Move crankshaft all the way to the front and read the dial indicator. Refer to Crankshaft specifications.
USING A FEELER GAUGE
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 2 thrust bearing and machined crankshaft surface to determine end play. Refer to Crankshaft specifications.
END PLAY
New Part: 0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.004 - 0.012 inch)
Wear Limit: 0.43 mm (0.017 inch)
Clearance Measurements