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Crankshaft Inspection: Straightness

  1. 6. Place the engine block on the surface plate.
  2. 7. Clean and install the bearings on the No. 1 and No. 4 journal of the engine block.
  3. 8. Lower the crankshaft into the engine block.
  4. 9. Measure the runout on all of the main journals. Rotate the crankshaft two complete revolutions. The difference between measurements on each journal must not be more than the service limit.

    Crankshaft Total Runout 

    Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 in.) max. 

    Service Limit: 0.04 mm (0.002 in.) 

    Fig 1: Measuring Runout Of Main Journals
    G03680505Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.