Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications

3.8L ENGINE

General Description:

Cylinder Block:

Crankshaft:

Connecting Rods:

Pistons:

Valve Margin:

Valve Stem Diameter:

Valve Stem to Guide Clearance:

Push Rods:

Valve Spring:

Lubrication:

Oil Pump:

SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE






Main Bearing Cap






Install each main cap and tighten bolts finger tight.
Tighten number 1, 3 and 4 main cap bolts to 41 Nm + 1/4 Turn (30 ft. lbs.+ 1/4 Turn).
Rotate the crankshaft until the number 6 piston is at TDC.
To ensure correct thrust bearing alignment the following procedure must be done:
Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel.
Then, move crankshaft all the way to the front of its travel.
Wedge an appropriate tool between the rear of the cylinder block and rear crankshaft counterweight. This will hold the crankshaft in it's most forward position.
Tighten the #2 Thrust Bearing cap bolts to 41 Nm + 1/4 Turn (30 ft. lbs.+ 1/4 Turn). Remove the holding tool.