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LP Engine G430 (3.0L)
Base Engine Service Procedure
Crankshaft and Bearings Clean
and Inspect (Main Bearing
Clearance)
IMPORTANT: Crankshaft main bearings are a
precision insert type.
Main bearing caps are machined with the engine block
for proper clearance and cannot be shimmed or filed
for bearing fit.
Crankshaft bearing clearances are critical. If the
clearances are found to be excessive, new bearings
and/or engine block and cap repair may be required.
Do not rotate the crankshaft while gauging plastic is
between the crankshaft journal and the bearing
surface.
1. Remove the crankshaft bearing cap bolts.
2. Remove the crankshaft bearing caps.
3. Install gauging plastic (1) onto the crankshaft
journal. Install the gauging plastic the full width of
the crankshaft bearing journal.
4. Install the bearing, bearing cap and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft bearing cap bolts to 88 N•m (65
lb•ft).
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