Title: Install a crankshaft.
Course: Small Engine Technology I (20110-I) > Section: Understanding Four-Stroke Engine Operation Theory and Components

Installation should include

- following manufacturer’s specifications and instructor’s guidelines
- lubricating wear surfaces with appropriate lubricant
- rotating engine crankshaft to check for binding and accurate operation during and after assembly
- checking the endplay for crankshaft.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When should a crankshaft be replaced?
- What precision tools are required in the replacement of a crankshaft?
- Why is cleanliness an important part of crankshaft replacement?