Crankshaft & Main Bearings
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1992 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer, and 1991 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Main bearing caps are numbered with No. 1 at timing belt end and No. 5 at flywheel end. Arrow on main bearing cap must point toward timing belt end of engine.
- Ensure main bearing oil clearance and crankshaft end play is within specification. See MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table in ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article. Replace thrust bearing if end play is not within specification.