Acura RL. Manual - part 462

Fig. 2: Identifying Engine Assembly Components Location (1 Of 3)
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Fig. 3: Identifying Engine Assembly Components Location (2 Of 3)
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Fig. 4: Identifying Engine Assembly Components Location (3 Of 3)
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CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT END PLAY INSPECTION

1. Remove the oil pump (see REMOVAL ).

2. Remove the baffle plate (see step 10 ).

3. Measure the connecting rod end play with a feeler gauge (A) between the connecting rod (B) and

crankshaft (C).

Connecting Rod End Play

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Standard (New): 0.15-0.35 mm (0.006-0.014 in.)

Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 in.)

Fig. 5: Measuring Connecting Rod End Play
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4. If the connecting rod end play is out-of-tolerance, install a new connecting rod and recheck. If it is

still out-of-tolerance, replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).

5. Push the crankshaft firmly away from the dial indicator, and zero the dial against the end of the

crankshaft. Then pull the crankshaft firmly back toward the indicator; the dial reading should not
exceed the service limit.

Crankshaft End Play

Standard (New): 0.10-0.35 mm (0.004-0.014 in.)

Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.018 in.)

Fig. 6: Measuring Crankshaft End Play
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6. If the end play is excessive, replace the thrust washers and recheck. If it is still out-of-tolerance,

replace the crankshaft (see CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON REMOVAL ).

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