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Crankshaft & Main Bearings

  1. 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.
  2. 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.