Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Service Specifications

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journals Diameter 2.4997 - 2.5004
Bearing Clearance 0.0014 - 0.0021
Bearing Clearance (Max) 0.0034
Out-of-Round 0.0006
Taper (Max) 0.0006 inch
End Play 0.0019 - 0.0108 inch
End Play (Max) 0.017 inch
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Tie Bolts 250 inch lbs.
Inner Cap Bolts 15 ft. lbs.
+ 1/4 turn
Outer Cap Bolts 20 ft. lbs.
+ 1/4 turn