Sidekick Sport 2D JLX 4WD L4-1.8L (1998)
14. Loosen crankcase bolts, following sequence in figure and remove them.
15. Remove crankshaft from cylinder block.
INSPECTION
Crankshaft
Crankshaft runout
Using a dial gauge, measure runout at center journal. Rotate crankshaft slowly. If runout exceeds its limit, replace crankshaft.
Limit on runout: 0.06 mm (0.0023 inch)
Crankshaft Thrust Play
Measure this play with crankshaft set in cylinder block in the normal manner, that is, with thrust bearing and journal bearing caps installed.
Tighten crankcase bolts to specified torque in such order as indicated in figure.
Tightening Torque
(a): 60 Nm (43.5 ft. lbs.)
(b): 25 Nm (18.0 ft. lbs.)
Use a dial gauge to read displacement in axial (thrust) direction of crankshaft.
If its limit is exceeded, replace thrust bearing with new standard one or oversize one to obtain standard thrust play.
Crankshaft Thrust Play
Standard: 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.0039 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit: 0.42 mm (0.0165 inch)
