Section 502 (2.8L Diesel Engine (Service Information)): Crankshaft: Description

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Fig 1: 2.8L CRANKSHAFT

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT HALVE

2 - MAIN BEARING HALVE

3 - GROOVE

4 - MAIN BEARING HALVE

5 - CRANKSHAFT SUPPORT HALVE

6 - MAIN BEARING SUPPORT BOLTS

The crankshaft for the 2.8L is a forged steel type design with five main bearing journals. The crankshaft is located at the bottom of the engine block and is held in place with three main bearing supports. See Fig 1.