Crankshaft, Bearings, and Bearing Cap Installation

^ Tools Required - J 36660 Torque Angle Meter, or equivalent.

1. Install the main bearings and lubricate with engine oil.
2. Install the crankshaft on the journals.

CAUTION: In order to prevent the possibility of cylinder block or crankshaft bearing cap damage, the crankshaft bearing caps are tapped into the cylinder block cavity using a brass, lead, or a leather mallet before the attaching bolts are installed. Do not use attaching bolts to pull the crankshaft bearing caps into the seats. Failure to observe this information may damage a cylinder block or a bearing cap.

3. Install the crankshaft caps. Tap gently into place with a suitable tool.
4. Install the crankshaft cap bolts. Finger tighten.





5. Seat the crankshaft thrust bearing. Tighten the bearing cap bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.), and rotate the bolts 90 degrees. Use the torque angle meter.