Measuring the axial play of the crankshaft (Peugeot J5)

Before removing the crankshaft, the amount of its axial play should be determined in order to prepare oversized expansion washers for installation, if necessary. Carry out the following work:

• Install a dial indicator on the front side of the cylinder block as shown figure 235, and press the crankshaft along the axis in one direction with a screwdriver. Reset the dial indicator scale to zero.
• Press on the crankshaft with a screwdriver from the other side and read the reading from the dial indicator scale. The value should be between 0.07 and 0.32 mm. Record the measurement result.
• If it exceeds the wear limit, oversized spacer washers must be installed during assembly (sometimes only the expansion washers wear out).
• Remove the dial indicator.
• Remove the crankshaft according to the instructions section 16.2.

16.6.2. Checking the details

The crankshaft is checked in the same way as described for gasoline engines.