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Crankshaft - Installation

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Fig 1: Main Bearing Identification
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CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. See STANDARD PROCEDURE  for proper bearing size selection.
  1. Install crankshaft upper main bearings in cylinder block. Ensure oil holes in bearings line up with oil holes in cylinder block. See Fig 1. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Cylinder Block & 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.
  2. Install the crankshaft (4) to cylinder block (7). See Fig 2.
    Fig 3: Installing Thrust Washer
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    1 - FRONT THRUST WASHER
  3. 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.
  4. 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 & 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
  5. Install lower main bearings (3) into main bearing caps (1). See Fig 4.
  6. Lubricate lower main bearings (3) with clean engine oil.
    NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts (2) with engine oil before installation.
  7. 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).

  8. Install the inside main bearing cap bolts (2) and tighten to 20 N.m + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
  9. Measure crankshaft end play. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  10. Install connecting rods and measure side clearance. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  11. 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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  12. Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.). See Fig 5.
  13. Install rear crankshaft oil seal retainer and oil seal (Refer to REMOVAL  and INSTALLATION .
  14. Install oil pump assembly. See INSTALLATION .
  15. Install dowel pin in crankshaft. See INSTALLATION .
  16. Install crankshaft sprocket. See INSTALLATION .
  17. Install timing belt and tensioner. See INSTALLATION .
  18. Install front timing belt cover. See INSTALLATION .
  19. Install oil pickup tube and tighten bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
  20. Install oil pan. See INSTALLATION .
  21. Install engine assembly. See INSTALLATION .
  22. Fill engine crankcase with proper amount of oil.
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