Engine Assembly (Rev 1/97)
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Install Upper Thrust Bearings
5. Carefully lay the crankshaft in the upper main bearing
inserts.
Install Crankshaft
6. Place the new lower main bearing inserts in the main
bearing caps. The lower main bearing inserts are plain
and identical.
7. Place the lower thrust bearings in position on each side
of the rear main bearing cap. The lower thrust bearings
each have a tab on the bottom. The grooves on the
thrust bearings should face away from the rear main
bearing cap.
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Install Lower Main Bearings
Install Lower Thrust Bearings
Main Bearing Cap Placement
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