Standard Procedure - Crankshaft End Play

2003 Chrysler Intrepid SESECTION Standard Procedure - Crankshaft End Play
  1. Mount a dial indicator to a stationary point at front of engine. Locate the probe perpendicular against nose of crankshaft (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Checking Crankshaft End Play
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  2. Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel.
  3. Zero the dial indicator.
  4. Move crankshaft all the way to the front and read the dial indicator. For crankshaft end play clearances (Refer to SPECIFICATIONSΒ ).
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