Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN R (1999)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Service Procedures
Crankshaft End Play Measurement
DIAL INDICATOR METHOD
Checking Crankshaft End Play
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 Specification Chart.
FEELER GAUGE 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 2 thrust bearing and machined crankshaft surface to determine end play. Refer to Crankshaft Specification
Chart.
Crankshaft Specification Chart
Fitting Bearings
CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
