Crankshaft Removal/Inspection - Polaris Trail Blazer Service Manual

ENGINE
ES33PF, EH50PL Engine
Engine Disassembly, Cont.

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. Use a feeler gauge to measure the connecting rod big
end side clearance.
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance:
Refer to page 3.5-3.8.
4. Place the crankshaft in a truing stand or V-blocks and
measure the runout on both ends with a dial indicator.
Refer to page 3.40.
Max Runout: .0024" (.06 mm)
5. Measure the connecting rod big end radial clearance.
Big End Radial Clearance:
Refer to page 3.5-3.8.
6. Inspect the crankshaft main bearing journals for scoring and abnormal wear.
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