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Cylinder Block - Inspection (Cont'd)

EM-149prose procedure

Two crankshaft types shown (Type I and Type II) for grade number punching locations.

Inspection (Cont'd)

Bearing Clearance (Cont'd)

  1. 4
    Measure outer diameter "Dm" of each crankshaft main journal.
    Illustration of measuring the outer diameter 'Dm' of a crankshaft main journal with a micrometer.
    SEM944C
  2. 5
    Calculate main bearing clearance. Main bearing clearance = A - Dm
    Standard: 0.004 - 0.022 mm (0.0002 - 0.0009 in)
    Limit: 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
  3. 6
    If it exceeds the limit, replace bearing.
  4. 7
    If clearance cannot be adjusted within the standard of any bearing, grind crankshaft journal and use undersized bearing.
  5. a
    When grinding crankshaft journal, confirm that "L" dimension in fillet roll is more than the specified limit.
    "L": 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
    Illustration showing the fillet roll 'L' dimension on a crankshaft journal when grinding, with a dial gauge measuring setup.
    SEM964
  6. b
    Refer to S.D.S. for grinding crankshaft and available service parts.
  7. 8
    If crankshaft is reused, measure main bearing clearances and select thickness of main bearings. If crankshaft is replaced with a new one, it is necessary to select thickness of main bearings as follows:
  8. a
    Grade number of each cylinder block main journal is punched on the respective cylinder block. These numbers are punched in either Arabic or Roman numerals.
    View of the cylinder block showing the main journal grade numbers punched on the block, numbered No. 1 through No. 5, with an 'Engine front' direction arrow. Callout: 'Main journal grade number'.
    SEM313D
  9. b
    Grade number of each crankshaft main journal is punched on the respective crankshaft. These numbers are punched in either Arabic or Roman numerals.
    Crankshaft front view (Type I) showing main journal grade numbers (No.1 to No.5) and pin journal grade numbers (No.1 to No.4) punched on the crankshaft. Callouts: 'Type I', 'Main journal grade number', 'Pin journal grade number', 'Crankshaft front view'.
    SEM013D

See also

S.D.S.

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