BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 117

Connecting Rod Straightness
Align a steel ruler on edge of small end connect-
ing rod bore. Check if ruler is perfectly aligned
with edge of big end.
F01D1Q A
1. Ruler must be aligned with edge of connecting rod here
2. Align ruler here
Crankshaft Deflection
MEASUREMENT MAG SIDE
Crankshaft
deflection (max.)
Crankshaft deflection is measured each end with
a dial indicator.
First, check deflection with crankshaft in crank-
case. If deflection exceeds the specified toler-
ance, it can be either ball bearings wear, bent or
twisted crankshaft at connecting rod journal.
F01D1SA
1. Measuring PTO side deflection in crankcase
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PTO SIDE
0.050 mm 0.030 mm
(.002 in) (.001 in)
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Subsection 06 (BOTTOM END)
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F01D1TA
1. Measuring MAG side deflection in crankcase
Remove crankshaft bearings and check deflection
again on V-shaped blocks as illustrated.
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F01D1UA
1. Measuring MAG side deflection on V-shaped blocks
F01D1VA
1. Measuring PTO side deflection on V-shaped blocks
NOTE: Crankshaft deflection cannot be correctly
measured between centers of a lathe.
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