Tools Required
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J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter
- Install the upper crankshaft bearings and lubricate bearing surfaces with engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft on the journals.
- Install the lower bearing halves, without grooves into the lower crankcase. Apply oil to bearing surfaces.
- Apply sealer GM P/N 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) to the surfaces of the engine block to bedplate mating surfaces.
- Install the lower crankcase. Tap gently into place with a suitable tool if necessary. Ensure it is aligned properly on the dowels.
- Install the NEW crankshaft bearing bolts in sequence finger tight.
- 6.1. Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts in sequence.
Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- 6.2. Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts in sequence using the J 36660-A.
Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts 70 degrees using the torque angle meter.
- 6.1. Tighten the crankshaft bearing bolts in sequence.
- Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts in sequence.
Tighten
Tighten the lower crankcase perimeter bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).