Service manual

ENGINE REASSEMBLY
Page D-12
Engine Shop Rebuild and Parts Manual
Fig. D-7 Crankshaft and Balancer Shaft Endplay
Make sure the gears are completely
seated and that their faces are perfectly flush .
Rest the straight edge on the gasket surface of the
crankcase and measure to the face of the balancer
gear and crankshaft gear with a depth gauge.
Subtract the width of the straight
edge from the measurements.
Rest the straight edge on the gasket surface
of the end cover, and across the centers of the
bearings. The straight edge should sit solidly on
the gasket surface without rocking.
Measure to the face of the balancer and crankshaft
bearing inner races, then subtract the width of the
straight edge from the measurements.