Honda GOLDWING GL1800, Service Manual

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CYLINDER/PISTON/CRANKSHAFT
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CRANKSHAFT INSPECTION
Hold both ends of the crankshaft and set a dial indi-
cator on a main journal.
Rotate the crankshaft two revolutions and read the
runout at two points.
Actual runout is 1/2 the total indicated reading.
The crankshaft can-
not be repaired.
Measure the main journals and crankpins with a
micrometer for out-of-round and taper.
MAIN JOURNAL BEARING
BEARING INSPECTION
Check the main journal bearing inserts on the left
crankcase and main journal bearing caps for
unusual wear or peeling.
Check the bearing tabs for damage.
Check the thrust bearings on the rear end bearing
support of the left crankcase for wear, scoring or
discoloration and replace them if necessary.
OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Do not rotate the
crankshaft during
inspection.
Clean off any oil from the bearing inserts and main
journals.
Carefully install the crankshaft onto the left
crankcase.
Put strips of plastigauge lengthwise on each main
journal, being careful to avoid the oil passage.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.03 mm (0.001 in)
HOLD HOLD
SERVICE LIMITS: Taper: 0.003 mm (0.0001 in)
Out-of-round: 0.005 (0.0002 in)
MAIN JOURNAL
BEARINGS
THRUST
BEARINGS