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Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Check crankshaft bearing clearance (with Plastigage) > < Check crankshaft alignment (Y 17 DT, Y 17 DTL)

Check axial play of crankshaft

Note:   Checking takes place with crankshaft bearing shells installed in cylinder block and flywheel removed. Crankshaft is only placed loosely into cylinder block.

  Measure

1.   Adjust dial gauge MKM-571-B
•   Place plunger onto front of crankshaft
•   Fit dial gauge MKM-571-B under pre-tension
•   Set dial gauge MKM-571-B to "0"
2.   Measure axial play of crankshaft
•   Slidecrankshaft in axial direction
•   Read off test value
Permitted axial play 0,055 – 0,265 mm
Note:   Repeat measurement several times!

  Measure

3.   Adjust dial gauge MKM-571-B
•   Place plunger onto front of crankshaft
•   Fit dial gauge MKM-571-B under pre-tension
•   Set dial gauge MKM-571-B to "0"
4.   Measure axial play of crankshaft
•   Slidecrankshaft in axial direction
•   Read off test value
Permitted axial play 0,055 – 0,265 mm
Note:   Repeat measurement several times!

Check crankshaft bearing clearance (with Plastigage) > < Check crankshaft alignment (Y 17 DT, Y 17 DTL)