Note. For help in identifying components and component locations, refer to illustrations. (Схема №87)
Mount dial indicator on oil pump with plunger contacting crankshaft web. Push crankshaft toward dial indicator. Zero dial indicator. Push crankshaft away from dial indicator. If measured distance (end play) is not within specification, replace thrust bearing and/or crankshaft. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.