Honda Fit: Connecting Rod and Crankshaft End Play Inspection
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Remove the oil pump.
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Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the connecting rod (B) and the crankshaft (C).
Connecting Rod End Play
Standard (New):
0.15пјЌ0.35 mm (0.006пјЌ0.013 in)
Service Limit:
0.40 mm (0.015 in)
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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.
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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
Standard (New):
0.10пјЌ0.35 mm (0.0039пјЌ0.0138 in)
Service Limit:
0.45 mm (0.0177 in)
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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.
See also:
Clutch Pedal, Clutch Pedal Position Switch, and Clutch Interlock Switch
Adjustment (M/T)
NOTE:
For a cruise control problem, check the clutch pedal position switch.
For a clutch interlock operation problem, check the clutch interlock
switch.
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