Method A
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important: Do not mix inserts of different nominal size in the same bearing bore.
- Measure the crankshaft bearing journal diameter with a micrometer in several places, 90 degrees apart. Average the measurements.
- Measure the crankshaft bearing journal taper and runout.
- Install the crankshaft bearing inserts. Tighten the bearing cap bolts to specification.
- Measure the connecting rod inside diameter in the same direction as the length of the rod with an inside micrometer.
- Measure the crankshaft main bearing inside diameter with an inside micrometer.
- Select a set of bearing inserts that will produce the desired clearance.
- If the specified clearances cannot be met, the crankshaft journals must be reconditioned and undersized bearing inserts installed.