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Main & Connecting Rod Bearings

  1. Remove engine, cylinder head and oil pan. Remove main and rod bearing caps. Slightly push up connecting rod assembly but do not dislodge it from cylinder. Remove upper connecting rod bearings.
  2. Remove crankshaft and upper main bearings. Remove thrust washers from rear main bearing. Examine all bearing journals and determine if regrinding is necessary.
  3. Examine each bearing and replace as required. Bearings are available in 0.010", 0.020" and 0.030" (0.25, 0.51, and 0.76 mm) undersizes. Any undersize crankshaft which is installed or has been installed in service should have a size marking stamped in which corresponds to similar marking on bearings.
  4. To install main and connecting rod bearings, reverse removal procedure, noting the following: bend over locking tabs, if equipped.
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