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Crankshaft end play (Mazdaspeed)

Standard end play 0.0032—0.0111 in (0.080—0.282 mm) Maximum end play 0.012 in (0.30 mm)Standard end play 0.080—0.282 mm {0.0032—0.0111 in} Maximum end play 0.30 mm {0.012 in}

Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure

Measure with main bearing caps installed per assembly procedure; correct with the specified thrust bearing/crankshaft procedure.

Applies to
  • NB 2004–2005 (BP-Z3-TURBO) — 2004 factory turbo-engine evidence; 2005 inferred within MSM family.
  • Verified in: 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turbo

Sources (1)

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  • 2004 Mazda Engine Workshop Manual BP (1.8L), normally aspirated and turboTier 1
    Page 01–10–25 (PDF p. 37) · Printed value & notes
    Part no. 9999-95-EWBP-04
    Page 01–10–25 (PDF p. 37)
    Printed: “Standard end play 0.080—0.282 mm {0.0032—0.0111 in} Maximum end play 0.30 mm {0.012 in}”