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Crankshaft & Main Bearings

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  1. Ensure main bearing caps are marked or location and direction of installation before removing from cylinder block. Ensure connecting rod journals, crankshaft main bearing journal diameter, taper and out-of-round are within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  2. Apply light coat of engine oil onto main bearing cap bolt threads before tightening bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure oil clearance and end play are within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.