Crankshaft & Main Bearing Installation
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- Lubricate and install upper crankshaft main bearings into upper cylinder block. Lubricate and install crankshaft. Pry crankshaft rearward and install lubricated upper thrust washer, by rolling washer into machined groove between crankshaft and cylinder block. Align assembly tab on thrust bearing to matching spot face on cylinder block.
- Lubricate and install lower crankshaft main bearings and crankshaft thrust main bearing onto lower cylinder block. Clean upper and lower cylinder block mating surfaces. Apply Black Silicone Rubber (F4AZ-19562-B) to specified areas on lower cylinder block. See Fig 1.
- Install lower cylinder block over alignment dowels and onto upper cylinder block. Install NEW lower cylinder block-to-upper cylinder block bolts numbered 1-16. Install remaining lower cylinder block-to-upper cylinder block bolts.
- Ensure stud bolts are used in correct locations for reassembly of oil pan baffle. Tighten lower cylinder block-to-upper cylinder block bolts following sequence shown to 27-44 INCH lbs. (3-5 N.m). See Fig 2.
- Pry crankshaft rearward, and seat crankshaft thrust washer forward. Tighten retainers 1-8 to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m), following sequence shown. See Fig 2. Tighten retainers 9-16 to 30 ft. lbs. (40 N.m) in sequence. Tighten retainers 1-16 an additional 90 degrees in sequence. Tighten retainers 17-22 in sequence to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
- Ensure crankshaft rotates freely. Ensure crankshaft end play is within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Check crankshaft thrust face or replace thrust bearing if end play is not within specification.