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Crankshaft, Engine

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt
Tighten the crankshaft main bearing cap bolts in equal increments. Do not completely tighten one bolt at a time to prevent the cap from being cocked.		Step 1 52 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
Step 2 Loosen Bolts 360 Degrees
Step 3 15 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
+ 40 Degrees
Step 4 110 Degrees
Use J36660 to tighten the bolts in steps: 35 degrees + 35 degrees + 40 degrees for a total of 110 degrees.
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt (Side) 11 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)
+ 45 Degrees
Main Journal Diameter-All 2.4988 - 2.4998 Inch (in)
Rod Journal Diameter-All 2.2487 - 2.2499 Inch (in)
Main Journal Taper-Maximum 0.00035 Inch (in)
Rod Journal Taper-Maximum 0..00035 Inch (in)
Main Journal Out-Of-Round Maximum 0.00025 Inch (in)
Rod Journal Out-Of-Round Maximum 0.00020 Inch (in)
Main Bearing To Journal Clearance 1 0.0007 - 0.0016 Inch (in)
Main Bearing To Journal Clearance 2, 3, And 4 0.0009 - 0.0018 Inch (in)
Rod Bearing Clearance 0.0005 - 0.0026 Inch (in)
Crankshaft End Play 0.003 - 0.011 Inch (in)
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