Engine Component Description: Crankshaft

The crankshaft is supported by 4 main bearings. The crankshaft bearing caps are retained by a crankshaft bearing bridge which stiffens the block. All main bearings are replaceable. The number 4 main bearing is the thrust bearing. The number 2 and number 3 main bearings have no grooves in the bearing caps. The crankshaft reluctor wheel is bolted to the crankshaft.