Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection

1. Remove the oil pump. Remove the baffle plate. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge between the connecting rod and crankshaft.
   Connecting Rod End Play
   Standard (New): | 0.15−0.30 mm (0.006−0.012 in.)
   Service Limit: | 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
If the connecting rod end play is out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod, and recheck. If it is still out-of-tolerance; replace the crankshaft. |

1. 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; the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.
   Crankshaft End Play
   Standard (New): | 0.10−0.35 mm (0.004−0.014 in.)
   Service Limit: | 0.45 mm (0.018 in.)
If the end play is out-of-tolerance, replace the thrust washers and recheck. If it is still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft. |