Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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5) Remove cap and using scale on gaging
envelope, measure gaging plastic width at
the widest point.
If the clearance exceeds its limit, use a new
standard size bearing and remeasure clea-
rance.
1. Gaging plastic
2. Scale
Fig. 3-5-37 Measuring rod bearing clearance
6) If clearance can not be brought to within
limit even by using a new standard size bear-
ing, regrind to the undersizeand use
0.25 mm undersize bearing.
Crankshaft
l
Crankshaft
Using a dial gauge, measure at center
journal. Rotate crankshaft slowly. If
exceeds limit, replace crankshaft.
Limit on
0.06
mm (0.0023 in.)
l
Crankshaft thrust play :
Measure this play with crankshaft set in
cylinder block in the normal manner, that is,
with thrust bearing fitted and journal bearing
caps installed. Tighten bearing cap bolts to
specified torque.
Use a dial gauge to read displacement in axial
(thrust) direction of crankshaft.
If the limit is exceeded, replace thrust bearing
with new standard one or oversize one to
obtain standard thrust play.
Item Standard
Limit
Crankshaft 0.11 0.31 mm
0.38
m m
thrust play
(0.0044 0.0122
in.)
(0.0149 in.)
Thickness of
crankshaft
thrust bearing
Thrust bearing
Fig. 3-5-39 Thrust bearings
Fig.
Measuring t
3-29