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Crankshaft & Main Bearings

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NOTE: Prior to main bearing cap removal, note installed direction and location for installation reference.
  1. Remove bearing cap M8 side bolts prior to cap removal. Remove bearing cap M10 bolts and studs. Install Crankshaft Bearing Cap Remover (J-41818) to bearing cap. Tighten bearing cap remover bolts to 100 INCH lbs. (11 N.m). Install Slide Hammer (J-6125-1B) onto bearing cap remover to remove cap. Check bearing clearance using Plastigage. Tighten main bearing cap bolts to specification in sequence. See Fig 1 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . If bearing clearance is greater than specification, replace with undersize bearings.
    Fig 1: Main Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence.
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  2. Retighten main bearing caps to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . During final main bearing cap installation, install NEW M8 main cap side bolts.
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