
C. Pry the crankshaft toward the front of the engine and read the gauge.
D. Confirm that the reading is within the specified range.
E. If not, install a new thrust bearing and repeat the procedure.
F. If the measurement remains out of the specified range after installing a new
thrust bearing, inspect the thrust surfaces of the crankshaft, and if possible,
repair it.
14. Rotate the crankshaft to position the first rod journal (cylinder number one) to the
bottom of its stroke
Pistons, Rings & Connecting Rods
Before installing the piston/connecting rod assembly, oil the pistons, piston rings and the
cylinder walls with light engine oil.
1. Install connecting rod bolt protectors or rubber hose onto the connecting rod
bolts/studs.
Select the proper ring set for the size cylinder bore
Position the ring in the bore in which it is going to be used
Push the ring down into the bore area where normal ring wear is not
encountered
Use the head of the piston to position the ring in the bore so that the ring is
square with the cylinder wall. Use caution to avoid damage to the ring or
cylinder bore
Measure the gap between the ends of the ring with a feeler gauge. Ring
gap in a worn cylinder is normally greater than specification. If the ring gap
is greater than the specified limits, use an oversize ring set.
Checking ring groove clearance
Summary of Contents for TrailBlazer
Page 1: ......
Page 26: ...Fig 3 Typical body and undervehicle maintenance locations Refer to chart for descriptions ...
Page 29: ......
Page 30: ......
Page 31: ......
Page 175: ...Spring free length check Valve spring squareness check ...
Page 192: ...Front of piston mark ...
Page 361: ...5 3L Engine Except Saab Underhood Fuse Block 2003 2005 Early Production ...
Page 469: ...Removing the outer band from the CV boot Removing the inner band from the CV boot ...
Page 470: ...Removing the CV boot from the joint housing Clean the CV joint housing prior to removing boot ...
Page 471: ...Removing the CV joint housing assembly Removing the CV joint ...
Page 472: ...Inspecting the CV joint housing Removing the CV joint outer snap ring ...
Page 473: ...Checking the CV joint snap ring for wear CV joint snap ring typical ...
Page 474: ...Removing the CV joint assembly Removing the CV joint inner snap ring ...
Page 475: ...Installing the CV joint assembly typical ...
Page 553: ...9 Torque the lug nuts to specification 10 Lower the vehicle ...
Page 556: ...Toe in Frame Misalignment Frame misalignment ...
Page 588: ...Bleeding caliper ...
Page 624: ...Manifold gauge set components Refrigerant recovery recycling station ...
Page 676: ...A C Specifications ...
Page 677: ......