Flywheel and Drive Plate

Replacement

Manual Transmission:
Remove the six flywheel bolts, then separate the flywheel from the crankshaft flange. After installation, tighten the bolts in the criss-cross pattern.

Automatic Transmission:
Remove the six drive plate bolts, then separate the drive plate from the crankshaft flange. After installation, tighten the bolts in the criss-cross pattern.

Connecting Rod and Crankshaft

End Play
Connecting Rod End Play: Standard (New): 0.15-0.30 mm
(0.006-0.012 in) Service Limit:   0.40 mm (0.016 in)

•   If out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod.
•   If still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft (pages 7-8 and 7-18).
Push the crank firmly away from the dial indicator, and zero the dial against the end of the crank. Then pull the crank firmly back toward the indicator; dial reading should not exceed 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)

• If end play is excessive, inspect the thrust washers and thrust surface on the crankshaft. Replace parts as necessary.

NOTE: Thrust washer thickness is fixed and must not be changed either by grinding or shimming. Thrust washers are installed with grooved side facing outward.