Thrust Bearing
- Main bearing cap No. 3 is thrust bearing. Tighten main bearing cap bolts, except No. 3 main bearing cap, to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Tighten No. 3 main bearing cap bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m).
- Using lead hammer, tap crankshaft toward rear of engine then toward front of engine to align crankshaft thrust surfaces. Tighten No. 3 main bearing cap bolts to 72 ft. lbs. (98 N.m). Measure crankshaft end play between front side of No. 3 main bearing and crankshaft thrust surface.