Suzuki Samurai 1987 User Manual

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5) Remove cap and using scale on gaging bIastic
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 crankpin to the undersizeand use
0.25 mm undersize bearing.
Crankshaft
l Crankshaft runout:
Using a dial gauge, measure runout at center
journal. Rotate crankshaft slowly. If runout
exceeds limit, replace crankshaft.
Limit on runout 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 mm
thrust play (0.0044 - 0.0122 in.)
(0.0149 in.)
-.
Thickness of
crankshaft
thrust bearing
1, Thrust bearing
Fig. 3-5-39 Thrust bearings
Fig. 3-5-38 Measuring runou t
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Suzuki Samurai 1987 Specifications

General

Brand	Suzuki
Model	Samurai 1987
Category	Automobile
Language	English