Journal Out-Of-Round And Taper

Using micrometer, measure balancer shaft journal diameter in the directions and at the points shown in figure, and calculate journal out-of-round and taper from measurements.

If measured values exceed their limits, replace corresponding balancer shaft with new one.

Journal outside diameter 

Standard: 24.940 - 24.955 mm (0.98189 - 0.98248 in.) 

Journal out-of-round ([1] - [2]) 

Limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) 

Journal taper ([3] - [4]) 

Limit: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) 

Fig 1: Measuring Balancer Shaft Journal Diameter

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.