Eclipse L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo 16 Valve (1996)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Testing and Inspection
CHECKING OIL CLEARANCE (PLASTIGAGE METHOD)
1. Remove oil from crankshaft journal and connecting rod bearing.
3. Cut the Plastigage to the same length as the width of bearing and place it on the crankshaft pin journal in parallel with its axis.
4. Install the connecting rod bearing cap carefully and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
5. Carefully remove the connecting rod bearing cap.
6. Measure the width of the Plastigage at its widest part by using a scale printed on the Plastigage package. The standard value is 0.02 - 0.04 mm
(0.0008 - 0.0016 inch). The wear limit is 0.1 mm (0.004 inch).
