End Play

End Play

• A Connecting rod
• B Crankshaft

• If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod.
• If still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft.

Connecting Rod End Play:
Standard (New): 0.15 ÷ 0.30 mm
Service Limit: 0.40 mm

12M0714

Push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator; dial reading should not exceed service limit.

Crankshaft End Play:
Standard (New): 0.10 ÷ 0.35 mm
Service Limit: 0.45 mm

• If end play exceeds the service limit, inspect the thrust washers and thrust surface on the crankshaft. Replace parts as necessary.

Note:

• Thrust washer thickness is fixed and must not be changed either by grinding or shimming.
• Thrust washers are installed with grooved sides facing outward.