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.
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a
number of markings. Those you should be
aware of are described below.
Tire Sizes
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the ...
Fog Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Fog Light: 55 W (H11)
1. Pry on the edge of the cover using a flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover.
► Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cl ...
Rocker Arm and Shaft Disassembly/Reassembly
NOTE:
Identify each part as it is removed so that each item can be reinstalled
in its original location.
Inspect the rocker arm shaft and the rocker arms.
If reused, the ...