cap.
2. Remove oil from journal and bearing shell.
3. Cut Plastigage (1) to same length as width of the bearing and place it in parallel with the journal axis (1).
4. Carefully install the main bearing cap and tighten the bolts to specified torque. See
Engine -
Specifications
.
5. Carefully remove the bearing cap and measure the width of the Plastigage (1) at the widest part using the
scale on the Plastigage package. Refer to Engine Specifications for proper clearances. See
Engine -
Specifications
. If the clearance exceeds the specified limits, replace the main bearing(s) with the
appropriate size, and if necessary, have the crankshaft machined to next undersize.
Removal
REMOVAL
Fig. 125: Main Bearing Cap Identification
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1. Remove the oil pan. See
Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Removal
.
2. Identify main bearing caps before removal.
3. Remove bearing caps one at a time. Remove upper half of bearing by inserting Remover C-3059A into
the oil hole of crankshaft.
4. Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out upper half of bearing shell.
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plastigage will be smeared.
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