Remove the oil pump.
Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play
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Standard (New): |
0.15пјЌ0.35 mm (0.006пјЌ0.013 in) |
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Service Limit: |
0.40 mm (0.015 in) |

If the connecting rod end play is beyond the service limit, install a new connecting rod, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft.
To check crankshaft end play, push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator by prying, and zero the dial against the end of the crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator by prying; the dial reading should not exceed the service limit.
Crankshaft End Play
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Standard (New): |
0.10пјЌ0.35 mm (0.0039пјЌ0.0138 in) |
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Service Limit: |
0.45 mm (0.0177 in) |

If the end play is beyond the service limit, replace the thrust washers, and recheck. If it is still beyond the service limit, replace the crankshaft.
Editing a Voice Tag
PHONE button
► Speed Dial 1 or Speed Dial 2
1. Select a speed dial entry.
2. Select Edit Speed Dial.
3. Select Voice Tag.
4. Select an item.
The following items are available:
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Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in the oil
slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately. Spilled
oil could damage components ...
Driveshaft Installatio
NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the
joint and the splined section are clean.
Apply about 5 g (0.18 oz) moly 60 paste (P/N 08734-0001) to the contact
ar ...