ENGINE
3.53
CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL/INSPECTION
1. Remove the shim washer from the crankshaft.
2. Support the PTO side crankcase and crankshaft;
press the crankshaft out. Be careful not to damage
the crankcase mating surface or connecting rod.
3. Useafeeler gaugetomeasuretheconnectingrodbig
end side clearance.
4. Place the crankshaft in a truing stand or V-blocks and
measure the runout on both ends with a dial indicator.
5. Measure the connecting rod big end radial clearance.
6. Inspect the crankshaft main bearing journals for
scoring and abnormal wear .
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance:
Std: .0039-.0256I (.1-.65 mm)
Limit: .0315I (.80 mm)
Max Runout: .0024″ (.06 mm)
Big End Radial Clearance:
Std: .0004-.0015I (.011-.038 mm)
Limit: .0020I (.05 mm)