Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Crankshaft: Testing and Inspection
End Play
1. Apply a liberal amount of clean engine oil to the crankshaft main bearings, crankshaft thrust bearings, and crankshaft main journals.
2. Install the crankshaft and the crankshaft main bearing cap.
3. Tighten the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts in two steps in the order shown to 90-100 Nm (67-74 ft. lbs.).
4. Install Dial Indicator with Bracketry TOOL-4201-C or equivalent so the contact point rests against the crankshaft with the indicator axis parallel to
the crankshaft axis.
5. Pry the crankshaft towards the rear of the engine.
6. Zero the dial indicator.
Bearing Specifications Chart (Part 2 Of 2)
7. Pry the crankshaft forward and note the reading on the dial.
The crankshaft end play should be 0.050-0.170 mm (0.0020-0.0067 inch). If the end play exceeds 0.30 mm (0.0118 inch), replace the bearing
with a new one.
