Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
1. NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking runout.
Use the Dial Indicator Gauge to measure the crankshaft runout.
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Rotate the crankshaft and subtract the lowest dial indicator reading from the highest dial indicator reading to figure the crankshaft runout.
Connecting Rod Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
NOTE: Refer to Specifications.
1. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameters in 2 directions perpendicular to one another at each end of the connecting rod journal.
The difference in the measurements from one end to the other is the taper. Verify measurement is within the wear limit.