Crankshaft, Main & Big-End Bearings - Lotus Elise Service Notes

ENGINE
CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & BIG-END BEARINGS
Crankshaft end-float - checking
~ CAUTION: Crankshaft end-float must be
/ j \ checked and recorded prior to removing
cylinder head.
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1. Check crankshaft end-float, using a DTI.
Carefully lever against flywheel and press
crankshaft away from DTI, zero DTI and push
crankshaft towards DTI:
Crankshaft end-float = 0.10 to 0.25 mm
Sen/ice limit = 0.34 mm
2. Record end-float figure obtained.
Crankshaft, main and big-end bearings - remove
1. Remove flywheel.
2. Remove tool 18G 1571.
3. Remove and discard camshaft timing belt.
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4. Withdraw dipstick
5. Remove 3 screws and dipstick tube, discard
gasket.
6. Remove cylinder head assembly.
~ CAUTION: Ensure cylinder liner retainer
/ | \ clamps 18G 1736 are fitted.
7. Remove oil pump.
8. Using assistance, position cylinder block,
cylinder head face down, on 2 wooden blocks.
~ CAUTION: Ensure that wooden blocks are
/ j \ of sufficient thickness to prevent cylinder
liner clamps contacting workbench.
9. Remove bolt and anti-beaming bracket - where
fitted.
10. Remove 3 M6 x 35 bolts and anti-beaming
bracket support; discard bolts.
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