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Crank Mechanism

Fig 1: Measuring Radial Runout Using A Dial Indicator And Magnetic Holder
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Crankshaft

Main bearing journal radial runout........maximum 0.040 mm
Axial play (Measured in the engine with the intermediate section tightened)........0.08-0.19 mm
Main bearing journal radial runout........0.019-0.043 mm
Fig 2: Correct Values For Connecting Rod Bearing Journals And Main Bearing Journals
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Big end journals

Diameter, standard 1........50.000 0/-0.016
Bearing recess width........26.0 0.1 mm
Maximum out-of-round........0.004 mm
Maximum taper........0.004 mm
1 The variation in diameter for each bearing journal must not exceed 0.008 mm.
Main bearing journals

Diameter, standard 1........65.000 +0.003/-0.016 mm
Axial bearing width........26.00 +0/-0.04mm
Maximum out-of-round........0.004 mm
Maximum taper........0.004 mm
1 The variation in diameter for each bearing journal must not exceed 0.008 mm.
Fig 3: Bearing Shells
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Connecting rods

Diameter, bearing recesses 
Big end........53.00 -0/+0.013 mm
Small end........21.00 +0.005/+0.011 mm
Maximum ovality in the bearing recesses........0.006 mm
 
Length 
Big end - Small end........147 mm
CAUTION:

If the cap is turned the wrong way and tightened, the structure of the fracture surface will be damaged and the connecting rod must then be discarded.

NOTE:

Blow the fracture surface clean using compressed air before reinstalling the cap.