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.
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Canadian models with automatic transmission
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need
to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nai ...
Engine Compression Inspection
NOTE: After the inspection, you must reset the ECM/PCM. Otherwise, the
ECM/PCM will continue to stop the injectors from operating.
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan comes o ...
ODS Unit Replacement
Removal
Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure,
then wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.
Disconnect the passenger's side airbag harness 2P connector. ...