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Special Tools

    • J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit
    • J 41222 Crankshaft Gear Installer

Inspection and Repair

Make the necessary adjustments, repairs and part replacements if excessive wear or damage is discovered during inspection.

Crankshaft


Object Number: 1820194  Size: SH

Inspect the surface of the crankshaft journals and crankpins for excessive wear and damage. Inspect the oil ports for obstructions.

Bearing Spread


Object Number: 1820196  Size: SH

Check the bearing spread. Finger pressure should be sufficient to fit the bearing into position. If the bearing fits loosely, it must be replaced.

Crankshaft Run-Out


    Object Number: 1820197  Size: SH
  1. Set a dial indicator to the center of the No. 4 crankshaft journal.
  2. Gently turn the crankshaft in the normal direction of engine rotation.
  3. Read the dial indicator as you turn the crankshaft.

    If the measured value exceeds the specified limit, the crankshaft must be replaced.

    Standard: 0.06 mm (0.0024 in) or less

    Limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 in)

Crankshaft Journal and Crankpin Diameter


    Object Number: 1820198  Size: SH
  1. Use a micrometer to measure the crankshaft journal diameter across points (1)-(1) and (2)-(2).
  2. Use the micrometer to measure the crankshaft journal diameter at the two points ((3) and (4)).
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to measure the crankshaft pin diameter.
  4. Crankshaft journal diameter

    Standard:

    No. 4 journal: 81.875-81.895 mm (3.2234-3.2242 in)

    Others: 81.905-81.925 mm (3.2246-3.2254 in)

    Crankshaft pin diameter

    Standard: 65.902-65.922 mm (2.5946-2.5953 in)

    Crankshaft journal and crankpin uneven wear

    Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Crankshaft Bearing Inside Diameter


    Object Number: 1820200  Size: SH
  1. Clean the cylinder body and lower crankcase bearing fitting surfaces. Clean the bearing inside and outside surfaces.
  2. Install the lower crankcase with the bearings to the cylinder body.
  3. Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the lower crankcase bolt threads and setting faces.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Cylinder body lower crankcase M14 bolts can be reused 6 times before replacement.

  5. Tighten the lower crankcase M14 bolts in three steps using the angular tightening method.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the lower crankcase M14 bolts in the following three steps.

    4.1. First step: 98 N·m (10 kgm/72 lb ft).
    4.2. Second step: 132 N·m (13.5 kgm/98 lb ft).
    4.3. Third step: Then tighten 30-60 degrees.

    Object Number: 1820201  Size: SH
  7. Tighten the lower crankcase M10 bolts to the specified torque.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the lower crankcase M10 bolts to 37 N·m (3.8 kgm/27 lb ft).

  9. Use an inside dial indicator to measure the crankshaft bearing inside diameter.

Crankshaft Journal and Bearing Clearance


Object Number: 1820202  Size: SH

If the clearance between the measured bearing inside diameter and the crankshaft journal diameter exceeds the specified limit, the crankshaft must be replaced.

Specification

    • Standard: No. 4 journal: 0.093-0.124 mm (0.00366-0.00488 in)
    • Others: 0.063-0.094 mm (0.00248-0.00370 in)
    • Limit: 0.14 mm (0.0055 in)

Crankshaft Bearing Selection


Object Number: 1820191  Size: SH

If the crankshaft journal and bearing clearance measurement values deviate from the standard, use the table below to select a suitable crankshaft bearing that is within the standard value.

Color

Wall Thickness mm (in)

Blue

2.5

+0.026

0.098

+0.00102

+0.022

+0.00087

Black

2.5

+0.022

0.098

+0.00087

+0.018

+0.00071

Brown

2.5

+0.018

0.098

+0.00071

+0.014

+0.00055

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the J 22888-D on the crankshaft timing gear.
  2. Install the crankshaft timing gear to the crankshaft.

  3. Object Number: 736652  Size: SH

    Important: When installing the crankshaft timing gear, make sure that the timing mark is facing away from the cylinder block.

  4. Using the J 41222 , install the crankshaft timing gear onto the crankshaft.