Oasis LS L4-2253cc 2.3L SOHC VTEC MFI (1999)
Crankshaft: Testing and Inspection
Connecting Rod Bearing Inspection
CLEARANCE
1. Remove the connecting rod cap and bearing half.
2. Clean the crankshaft rod journal and bearing half with a clean shop towel.
3. Place plastigage across the rod journal.
4. Reinstall the bearing half and cap, and torque the nuts.
NOTE: Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.
5. Remove the rod cap and bearing half and measure the widest part of the plastigage.
Connecting Rod Bearing-to-Journal Oil Clearance:
Standard (New): 0.021 - 0.049 mm (0.0008 - 0.0019 inch)
Service Limit: 0.06 mm (0.002 inch)
6. If the plastigage measures too wide or too narrow, remove the upper half of the bearing, install a new, complete bearing with the same color code,
and recheck the clearance.
CAUTION: Do not file, shim, or scrape the bearings or the caps to adjust clearance.
7. If the plastigage shows the clearance is still incorrect, try the next larger or smaller bearing (the color listed above or below that one), and check
clearance again.
NOTE: If the proper clearance cannot be obtained by using the appropriate larger or smaller bearings, replace the crankshaft and start over.
SELECTION
CAUTION: If the codes are indecipherable because of an accumulation of dirt and dust, do not scrub them with a wire brush or scraper. Clean
them only with solvent or detergent.
Connecting Rod Journal Code Locations
