Part 1
Engine
Special Tool(s)
Assembly
All engines
1. Record the main bearing code found on the front of the engine block.
2. Record the main bearing code found on the back of the crankshaft.
Bearing Select Fit Chart
Standard Bearings
3. Using the data recorded earlier and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Standard Bearings chart determine the required bearing grade for each main bearing.
^ Read the first letter of the engine block main bearing code and the first letter of the crankshaft main bearing code.
^ Read down the column below the engine block main bearing code letter, and across the row next to the crankshaft main bearing code letter, until the two intersect. This is the required bearing grade for the number one crankshaft main bearing.
^ As an example, if the engine block code letter is "F" and the crankshaft code letter is "D", the correct bearing grade for this main bearing is a "2".
^ Repeat this process for the remaining four main bearings.
Bearing Select Fit Chart Oversize Bearings
4. If oversize bearings are being used, use the procedure in the previous step and the Bearing Select Fit Chart, Oversize Bearings chart to determine the required bearing grade for each main bearing.
All engines
5. NOTE: Before assembling the cylinder block, all sealing surfaces must be free of chips, dirt, paint and foreign material. Also, make sure the coolant and oil passages are clear.
Install the crankshaft upper main bearings into the cylinder block and lubricate them with clean engine oil.
6. NOTE: The upper thrust washers are shown for location purposes only. Do not install the upper thrust washers until the crankshaft is installed. Refer to the following two steps.
Install the crankshaft onto the upper crankshaft main bearings.
7. NOTE: The oil groove on the thrust washer must face toward the front of the engine (against the crankshaft thrust surface).
On Windsor engines, push the crankshaft rearward and install the rear crankshaft upper thrust washer at the back of the No. 5 main boss.
8. NOTE: The oil groove on the thrust washer must face toward the front of the engine (against the crankshaft surface).
On Windsor engines, push the crankshaft forward and install the front crankshaft upper thrust washer at the front of the No. 5 main boss.
Windsor engine (5.4L)
9. NOTE: To aid in assembly, apply petroleum jelly to the back of the crankshaft thrust washer.
NOTE: The oil groove on the thrust washer must face toward the rear of the engine (crankshaft surface).
Install the lower crankshaft thrust washer to the back side of the No. 5 main bearing cap, with oil grooves facing the crankshaft surface.
Romeo engine (4.6L)
10. NOTE: Rotate the jack screws into the bearing caps enough to provide clearance to the cylinder block prior to installing the bearing caps.
Install the rear main bearing cap.
All engines
11. Install the crankshaft lower main bearings into the main bearing caps and lubricate them with clean engine oil. Locate the main bearing cap on the cylinder block and tap into place using a plastic or dead-blow hammer.
Romeo engine (4.6L)
12. Install the vertical main bearing cap fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten an additional 85 - 95°.
13. Tighten the jack screws against the cylinder block in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
^ Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
14. Install the side bolts and tighten them in the sequence shown.
Windsor engine (5.4L)
15. Install the dowel pins so the flat sides face the crankshaft.
16. Install the vertical main bearing cap fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten an additional 85 - 95°.
5.4L - Side Bolt Sequence:
17. Install the side bolts and tighten them in the sequence shown.
^ Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten an additional 85 - 95°.
All engines
18. CAUTION: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.
NOTE: The next three steps are for all eight connecting rods, rod caps and pistons. Only one connecting rod, rod cap and piston is shown.
NOTE: Make sure the identification marks on the piston and connecting rod face the front of the engine.
Use the special tools to install the piston and connecting rod with upper connecting rod bearing in place.
19. CAUTION: Do not scratch the cylinder walls or crankshaft journals with the connecting rod.
Once the connecting rod is seated on the crankshaft journal, remove the Connecting Rod Installer.
20. CAUTION: The rod cap installation must keep the same orientation as marked during disassembly.
NOTE: The connecting rod caps are of the "cracked" design and must mate with the connecting rod ends. Excessive bearing clearance will result if not mated correctly.
Position the lower bearing and connecting rod, and install the new bolts loosely.
21. NOTE: Main bearing caps are removed for clarity.
Tighten the bolts in two stages, using the sequence shown.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 - 120°.
22. Position the oil pump and install the bolts loosely. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
23. CAUTION: Make sure all coolant residue and foreign material are cleaned from the block surface and cylinder bore.
CAUTION: The use of sealing aids (aviation cement, copper spray, and glue) is not permitted. The gasket must be installed dry.
Position the head gasket over the dowel pins.
^ RH is shown; LH is similar.
24. Rotate the crankshaft until the crankshaft keyway points toward the top of the engine (12 o'clock).
25. CAUTION: The cylinder head bolts must be discarded and new bolts installed. They are tighten-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft until instructed to do so.
Position the cylinder head over the dowels and head gasket and install the cylinder head bolts loosely
^ RH is shown; LH is similar.
26. Tighten the bolts in three stages, in the sequence shown. RH is shown; LH is similar.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
^ Stage 2: Tighten an additional 85 - 95°.
^ Stage 3: Tighten an additional 85 - 95°.
27. NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
Install the oil level indicator tube.
^ Install a new O-ring seal on the oil level indicator tube. Install the oil level indicator tube.
^ Install the bolt.
28. Install the RH exhaust manifold gaskets and the exhaust manifold. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
29. Install the LH exhaust manifold and the exhaust manifold gaskets. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
30. CAUTION: Timing chain procedures must be followed exactly or damage to valves and pistons will result.
Compress the tensioner plunger, using a vise.