Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be replaced with a new one.
If the bearing play, roughness or binding is found, replace the bearing.
Coupling Bearing Lubrication
Pack the bearing with high-temperature grease. Turn the bearing around by hand a few times to make sure the grease is distributed uniformly inside the bearing.
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod
Removal).
Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip
on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the
correct position.
Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified
torque (see Connecting Rod I ...
Vehicle-down Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
Remove the vehicle-down sensor.
Connect the measuring adapter [A] to the vehicle-down
sensor connectors as shown in the figure.
Special Tool - Measuring Adapter: 57001-1700
Main Harness [B]
Vehicle-down Sensor [C]
Connect a digital meter [D] to the measuring adapter
leads.
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Master Cylinder Inspection (Visual Inspection)
Remove the master cylinders (see Front/Rear Master
Cylinder Removal).
Disassemble the front and rear master cylinders (see
Master Cylinder Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter).
Check that there are no scratches, rust or pitting on the
inner wall [A] of each ma ...