Thrust Bearing
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Thrust bearing located on No. 3 main bearing. Replace thrust bearing if crankshaft end play not within specs. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS .