Tools Required

J 45059  Angle Meter

1. Clean the cylinder block bearing fitting surfaces.
2. Clean the crankshaft and upper bearings (1) and lower bearings (2).
   Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Upper & Lower Bearings

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3. Install the bearings into the cylinder block and the bearing caps.
4. Install the crankshaft into the cylinder block.
   Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft & Cylinder Block

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5. Rotate the crankshaft approximately 30 degrees to seat the bearings.
6. Place the plastic gage over the crankshaft journal across the full width of the bearing. Note: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate at any time during bearing cap installation and tightening or the plastic gauge measurement will be inaccurate.
   Fig 3: View Of Plastic Gage Over Crankshaft Journal

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7. Install the crankshaft bearing caps.
   Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Bearing Caps

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
8. Install the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
9. Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap bolts in the proper sequence.
   Fig 5: Identifying Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt Tightening Sequence

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   Tighten: 

   • 1st step 98 N.m (72 lb ft).
   • 2nd step 132 N.m (97 lb ft).
   • 3rd step 30 degrees using J 45059  .

10. Install the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts in the proper sequence to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft Bearing Cap Side Bolts Tightening Sequence

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11. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
12. Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
13. Compare the width of the plastic gauge with the scale printed on the plastic gauge container.
    Fig 7: Measuring Compressed Width

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14. Select the crankshaft bearing grade that provides the proper oil clearances. The production specification for crankshaft bearing clearance is 0.039-0.070 mm (0.0015-0.0028 in) and the service limit is 0.014 mm (0.0055 in).