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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008TSX STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE BLOCKCONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT END PLAY INSPECTION

2008 Acura TSX Standard

Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection

2008 Acura TSX StandardSECTION Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection

Remove the oil pump (see OIL PUMP REMOVAL ).
Remove the baffle plates (see step 8 ).
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge between the connecting rod and crankshaft.
Connecting Rod End Play

Standard (New): 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)

Service Limit: 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)

Fig 1: Measuring Connecting Rod End Play
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the connecting rod end play is beyond the service limit, install a new connecting rod, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).
Push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator, the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.
Crankshaft End Play

Standard (New): 0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.)

Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 in.)

Fig 2: Checking Crankshaft End Play
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the end play is beyond the service limit, replace the thrust washers and recheck, if it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.