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Crankshaft Main Bearings: Installation

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Only one main bearing should be selectively fitted while all other main bearing caps are properly tightened. All bearing cap bolts removed during service procedures are to be cleaned and oiled before installation. DO NOT use a new bearing half with an old bearing half.

When installing a new upper bearing shell, slightly chamfer the sharp edges from the plain side.

  1. Start bearing in place, and insert Crankshaft Main Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C-3059 into oil hole of crankshaft (Figure ).
  2. Slowly rotate crankshaft counterclockwise sliding the bearing into position. Remove Tool C-3059.
  3. Install the bearing caps. Clean and oil the bolts. Tighten the cap bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
  4. Install the oil pump (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP-INSTALLATION  ).
  5. Install the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN-INSTALLATION  ).
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