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Crankshaft End Play

  1. Ensure all other main bearing caps have been properly tightened. Tighten rear main bearing cap to 10-12 ft. lbs. (14-16 N.m). Tap crankshaft rearward, then forward, using a lead hammer. Tighten rear main bearing cap. Retighten all main bearing caps.
  2. Measure crankshaft end play with a feeler gauge. Pry crankshaft forward and measure clearance between front of rear main bearing and crankshaft thrust surface.