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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

SA9179NE Dial Indicator

Inspect the crankshaft for runout:


    Object Number: 871201  Size: SH
  1. Place the crankshaft on V-blocks.
  2. Using a SA9179NE or equivalent, measure the circle runout at the center journal.
  3. Maximum circle runout: 0.050 mm (0.002 in) max.

    If the circle runout is greater than maximum, replace the crankshaft.


    Object Number: 871202  Size: SH

    Important: 0.012 mm (0.0005 in) and 0.025 mm (0.001 in) undersized main and thrust bearings are available to adjust for correct main journal oil clearance.

  4. Using a micrometer, measure the diameter of each main journal and crank pin.
  5. Main Journal Diameter

    • Standard: 56.993-57.007 mm (2.2438-2.2444 in)
    • Service Limit: 56.99 mm (2.2437 in) min.

    Rod Journal Diameter

    • Standard: 46.99-47.01 mm (1.85-1.8508 in)
    • Service Limit: 46.99 mm (1.85 in) min.

    Main Journal Oil Clearance

    • Standard: 0.006-0.05 mm (0.0002-0.002 in)
    • Service Limit: 0.06 mm (0.0024 in) max.

    Rod Journal Oil Clearance

    • Standard: 0.003-0.053 mm (0.0001-0.0021 in)
    • Service Limit: 0.063 mm (0.0025 in) max.

    Object Number: 873503  Size: SH

    Important:  If taper and out-of-round are greater than maximum, grind or replace the crankshaft. Crankshaft journals can be ground to a maximum of 0.25 mm (0.01 in). Journals must be fitted with 0.25 mm (0.01 in) undersized bearings.

  6. Check each main journal and crank pin for taper (A-B) and out-of-round (X-Y) as shown.
  7. Taper
    Service Limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in) max.

    Out-of-Round
    Service Limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in) max.