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Crankshaft - Installation






INSTALLATION





1. Select the proper main bearings Service and Repair.
2. Install main bearings in block (1).





3. Install main bearing shells (2) in the bearing caps (1).





4. Lubricate the main bearing shells with clean engine oil.
5. Position the crankshaft (1) into the cylinder block.





6. Lubricate and install the thrust bearings (1).






NOTE: The main cap crossbolts are torqued after final torque of the main cap bolts. Always use a new washer/seal on crossbolts.

7. Clean and oil all cap bolts. Install all main bearing caps (1) making sure the arrow (2) faces forward.





8. Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 13 Nm ( 10 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
9. Tighten main bearing cap bolts to 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
10. Rotate main cap bolts an additional 90° in the sequence shown.





11. Install the crossbolts with new seal washer. Starting with crossbolt A,
12. Tighten crossbolt to 28 Nm ( 21 ft. lbs.).
13. Repeat crossbolt tightening procedure.
14. Measure crankshaft end play Service and Repair.
15. Position the connecting rods onto the crankshaft and install the rod bearing caps Piston And Connecting Rod - Installation





16. Install timing chain (5) and sprockets (1,3)Timing Chain & Sprockets - Installation.
17. Install the timing chain tensioner (4) and guide (2).





18. Install the oil pump (1)Engine Oil Pump - Installation.
19. Install the timing chain case cover (1)Engine Timing Cover(s) - Installation.





20. Install the rear main seal and retainer Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - Installation.





21. Install the windage tray/oil pan gasket.
22. Inspect oil pick up tube O-rings, replace as necessary.
23. Install the oil pick up tube (1) and tighten fasteners (2) to 28 Nm (248 in. lbs.).
24. Install the oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Installation.
25. Install the vibration damper Vibration Damper - Installation.
26. Install the engine Engine - Installation.