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Crankshaft & Connecting Rod Installation

  1. Lubricate and install bearings in connecting rod. Install connecting rod in proper cylinder location with identification mark toward front of crankshaft with matching numbers aligned.
  2. Apply oil to connecting rod bolt threads before tightening nut. Check rod bearing oil clearance using Plastigage method. Replace rod bearings to obtain correct clearance. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
  3. Install main bearings in cylinder block. Install crankshaft in left side of cylinder block. Using feeler gauge, measure crankshaft end play between center bearing and crankshaft.
  4. Replace bearing if end play is not within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table. Install right side of cylinder block to check oil clearance using Plastigage method.
  5. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Check main bearing oil clearance. Replace main bearings to obtain correct clearance. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  table. Reassemble cylinder block.
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