Engine Block: Crankshaft: Installation: Installation
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- Select the proper main bearings. Refer to BEARING(S), CRANKSHAFT, MAIN, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install main bearings in block (1).
- Install main bearing shells (2) in the bearing caps (1).
- Lubricate the main bearing shells with clean engine oil.
- Position the crankshaft (1) into the cylinder block.
- Lubricate and install the thrust bearings (1).
NOTE:
The main cap crossbolts are torqued after final torque of the main cap bolts. Always use a new washer/seal on crossbolts.
- Clean and oil all cap bolts. Install all main bearing caps (1) making sure the arrow (2) faces forward.
- Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 13 N.m (10 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Rotate main cap bolts an additional 90° in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Install the crossbolts with new seal washer. Starting with crossbolt A,
- Tighten crossbolt to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Repeat crossbolt tightening procedure.
- Measure crankshaft end play. Refer to BEARING(S), CRANKSHAFT, MAIN, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Position the connecting rods onto the crankshaft and install the rod bearing caps. Refer to ROD, PISTON AND CONNECTING, INSTALLATION .
- Install timing chain (5) and sprockets (1, 3). Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the timing chain tensioner (4) and guide (2).
- Install the oil pump (1). Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION .
- Install the timing chain case cover (1) . Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear main seal and retainer. Refer to RETAINER, CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL, INSTALLATION .
- Install the windage tray/oil pan gasket.
- Inspect oil pick up tube O-rings, replace as necessary.
- Install the oil pick up tube (1) and tighten fasteners (2) to 28 N.m (248 in. lbs.).
- Install the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION .
- Install the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine. Refer to INSTALLATION .
NOTE:
The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.