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Crankshaft: Testing and Inspection






Measuring Crankshaft End Play

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Dial Indicator








- Mount a dial indicator to front of the engine with the locating probe on the nose of crankshaft.

- Move the crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel.

- Zero the dial indicator.

- Move the crankshaft all the way to the front and read the dial indicator. The crankshaft end play must be within specification. Refer to => [ Crankshaft and Bearing Specifications ] Crankshaft and Bearing Specifications.