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.
Coupling Bearing Installation
Coupling Damper InspectionSubthrottle Valve Actuator Resistance Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the subthrottle valve actuator connector [A].
Connect a digital meter to the subthrottle valve actuator
connector [A].
Measure the subthrottle valve actuator resistance.
Subthrottle Valve Actuator Resistance
Connections: Y/BK lead [1 ...
Evaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
This system routes fuel vapors from
the fuel system into the running engine
or stores the vapors in a canister when
the engine is stopped. Although no adjustments
are required, a thorough visual
inspection must be made at the intervals
specified by the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.
Inspection
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Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating.
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfaces.
If not, replace the piston and all the piston rings.
With the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements
with a thickness gauge [A] to determine pisto ...