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.)
If the end play is beyond the service limit, replace the thrust washers and recheck, if it is still beyond the service limit,
replace the crankshaft.