Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Land Rover
01 300 TDi Diesel Engine Overhaul Manual02 INTRODUCTION03 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION04 OVERHAUL05 DATA, TORQUE & TOOLS
Land Rover 300Tdi Engine04 · OVERHAUL
04 · General

Crankshaft end-float - checking

Make
Land Rover
Model
Engines 300Tdi Engine
Section
CRANKSHAFT, CAMSHAFT, PISTONS AND CYLINDER BLOCK › Crankshaft end-float - checking
OVERHAULCrankshaft end-float - checking
Crankshaft end-float - checking – Land Rover 300Tdi Engine

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Crankshaft end-float - checking

1. Lubricate upper main bearing shells and

crankshaft main bearing journals with engine
oil.

2. Lubricate new standard size thrust washers

with engine oil and position washers in recess
in centre main bearing saddle.

NOTE: Grooved side of washers must face
outwards.

3. Using assistance, fit crankshaft.
4. Attach a DTI to rear face of cylinder block with

stylus contacting end of crankshaft; push
crankshaft fully rearwards and zero gauge.

5. Push crankshaft fully forwards and measure

end-float.

6. If end-float exceeds 0.05 to 0.15 mm, remove

crankshaft, fit combinations of standard and
oversize thrust washers to achieve correct
end-float.

CAUTION: Variations of thrust washer
thicknesses on each side of crankshaft
must not exceed 0.08 mm.

7. When end-float is correct, remove DTI.
8. Using assistance, remove crankshaft and

thrust washers. Ensure that thrust washers are
identified to their location.

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