Section 75 (1.6L SOHC Engine): Bearings-Main: Description

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Main Bearings

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - UPPER CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS

2 - THRUST BEARING

3 - LOWER CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS

NOTE: The upper and lower main bearing shells are NOT interchangeable.

The crankshaft is supported by five main bearings. All upper bearing shells (1) in the crankcase have oil grooves/oil feed holes. All lower bearing shells (3) installed in the (bed plate) main bearing cap are plain. Crankshaft end play is controlled by a flanged bearing on the number three upper main bearing (2) journal. See Fig 1.