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Engine Block: Crankshaft: Installation

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Fig 1: Remove/Install Thrust Washer
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  1. Select the proper main bearings. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Install main bearings in block and caps, and lubricate bearings.
  3. Position the crankshaft into the cylinder block.
  4. Install the thrust washers (1).
    Fig 2: Main Bearing Cap Removal
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    1 - MAIN CAP
    Fig 3: Main Bearing Caps
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    1 - MAIN BEARING CAPS
    NOTE: The main cap crossbolts are torqued after final torque of the main cap bolts. Always use a new washer/seal on crossbolts.
  5. Clean and oil all cap bolts. Install all main bearing caps (1). Install all cap bolts and alternately tighten in two steps using the following sequence.
    Fig 4: Main Bearing Cap Torque Sequence
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  6. Step 1 - 27 N.m ( 20 ft. lbs.).
  7. Step 2 - Turn main cap bolts an additional 90°.
  8. Install the crossbolts with new washer/gasket. Starting with crossbolt A, tighten each crossbolt to 28 N.m ( 21 ft. lbs.).
  9. Repeat crossbolt tightening procedure.
  10. Measure crankshaft end play. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 5: Remove/Install Connecting Rod Bearing Caps
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  11. Position the connecting rods onto the crankshaft and install the rod bearing caps. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 6: Timing Mark Alignment
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    1 - Chain Tensioner
    2 - Camshaft Sprocket
    3 - Crankshaft Sprocket
  12. Install timing drive (2). Refer to TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKETS .
    Fig 7: Remove/Install Oil Pump
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  13. Install oil pump. Refer to PUMP - ENGINE OIL .
    Fig 8: Front Cover Slide Bushings
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  14. Install the timing chain case cover (1). Refer to COVER - TIMING .
    Fig 9: Rear Seal Retainer Torque Sequence
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  15. Install the rear main seal and retainer. Refer to RETAINER - CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL .
  16. Install the windage tray/oil pan gasket.
  17. Install the oil pick up tube.
  18. Install the oil pan. Refer to PAN - ENGINE OIL .
  19. Install the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER - CRANKSHAFT .
  20. Install the engine. Refer to INSTALLATION - ENGINE .
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