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STEP 1
Place a dial indicator magnetic base on the engine block. Place the needle indicator on the vibration damper.
STEP 2
If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, push on the clutch. With the clutch depressed, zero the dial indicator. Alternatively, a pry bar between the flywheel and the flywheel bell housing inspection hole can be used to pull the flywheel rearward.
STEP 3
Push the flywheel forward using a pry bar between the flywheel and the inspection hole in the flywheel housing.
STEP 4
Observe and record the measurement on the dial indicator. Specifications are generally in the range of 0.004–0.019" (0.102–0.483 mm). The specifications may seem large, but bearing clearances must be wide enough to allow oil to flow on both sides of two thrust washers or bearing flanges.
STEP 5
Make service recommendations to inspect and replace the thrust bearings or remove the oil pan and perform further inspection of the engine.
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