Cleaning Procedure

Cleaning Procedure
1. Clean the following components in solvent: Crankshaft bearings Connecting rod bearings Crankshaft journals Crankpin journals Crankshaft oil passages Crankshaft threaded holes

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Dry the following components with compressed air:
- Crankshaft bearings
- Connecting rod bearings
- Crankshaft journals
- Crankpin journals
- Crankshaft oil passages
- Crankshaft threaded holes

Visual Inspection





1. Perform the following visual inspections:
- Inspect the crankshaft balancer bolt hole (1) for thread damage
- Inspect the crankshaft balancer mounting area (2) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft sprocket pin hole (3) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft main journals (4) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft connecting rod journals (5) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft oil passages (6) for obstructions
- Inspect the crankshaft main bearing thrust wall surfaces (7) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft reluctor ring teeth (8) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft counterweights (9) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft rear main oil seal surface (10) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft engine flywheel mounting surface (11) for damage
- Inspect the crankshaft engine flywheel bolt holes (12) for thread damage
- Inspect the crankshaft pilot hole (13) for damage
2. Repair or replace the crankshaft as necessary.