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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
CYLINDER BLOCK, CRANKSHAFT,
PISTONS AND OIL PAN
INSPECTION
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3. Runout
Support the crankshaft on its front and rear jour-
nals in V-blocks or in a lathe and check runout at
the center journal with a dial indicator as shown in
the illustration. Depending on the amount of
runout, repair the crankshaft by grinding or by
straightening with a press. If runout exceeds the
limit, replace the crankshaft.
Unit: mm (in.)
4. Crankshaft gear removal
Use a gear puller to remove the gear from the
crankshaft
5. Crankshaft gear installation
1) Install the key in position on the crankshaft.
2) Install the gear in position with its keyway in
alignment with the key as shown in the
illustration.
Figure 107 Checking crankshaft runout
Item Standard Limit
Crankshaft runout 0.025 (0.000 98) 0.05 (0.002 0)
Figure 108 Removing crankshaft gear
NOTE
Do not remove the gear unless the gear or crankshaft
is defective.
Figure 109 Installing crankshaft gear
To be aligned