Section 16 (3.5L Engine (Service Information)): Crankshaft: Installation

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Fig 1: Main Bearing Identification

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CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) for proper bearing size selection.

Install crankshaft upper main bearings in cylinder block. Ensure oil holes in bearings line up with oil holes in cylinder block. See Fig 1. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Fig 2: Cylinder Block and Crankshaft

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1 - MAIN CAPS

2 - BOLTS

3 - MAIN BEARING-LOWER

4 - CRANKSHAFT

5 - THRUST WASHERS

6 - MAIN BEARING-UPPER

7 - ENGINE BLOCK

NOTE: Care must be taken not to damage the journals or bearings during crankshaft installation.

Install the crankshaft (4) to cylinder block (7). See Fig 2

Fig 3: Thrust Washer Installation
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1 - FRONT THRUST WASHER
Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the front thrust washer (1) by rolling the washer (1) onto the machined shelf between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface. See Fig 3.

Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface. See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Cylinder Block and Crankshaft

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1 - MAIN CAPS

2 - BOLTS

3 - MAIN BEARING-LOWER

4 - CRANKSHAFT

5 - THRUST WASHERS

6 - MAIN BEARING-UPPER

7 - ENGINE BLOCK

Install lower main bearings (3) into main bearing caps (1). See Fig 4.
Lubricate lower main bearings (3) with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts (2) with engine oil before installation.
Install each main cap (1) and tighten bolts finger tight.
The main bearing cap bolts (2) must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts (2), secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts (6).
Install the inside main bearing cap bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
Measure crankshaft end play. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Install connecting rods and measure side clearance. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with engine oil and tighten to 27 N.m + 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).

Fig 5: Main Bearing Cap Identification
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Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.). See Fig 5.
Install rear crankshaft oil seal retainer and oil seal. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - INSTALLATION) .
Install oil pump assembly. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION) .
Install dowel pin in crankshaft. (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT - INSTALLATION) .
Install crankshaft sprocket. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
Install timing belt and tensioner. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
Install front timing belt cover. (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) .
Install oil pickup tube and tighten bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
Install oil pan. (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION) .
Install engine assembly. (Refer to ENGINE - INSTALLATION) .
Fill engine crankcase with proper amount of oil.