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Cylinder Block Inspection




Cylinder Block Inspection

Main Bearings, Crankshaft and Cylinder Block Removal and Installation

Distortion of Gasket Surface

Using straightedge and thickness gauge, check gasket surface for distortion and, if flatness exceeds its limit, repair It.

If repair is not possible, replace cylinder block.

Cylinder block flatness
Limit: 0.03 mm (0.001 in.)