Engine Block: Crankshaft: Installation
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CAUTION:
Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to the bearing surfaces before installation.
- Select and install the main bearings. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the crankshaft.
- Install the main bearing caps.
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS Newton Meters Inch Pounds Foot Pounds Bolt for crankshaft bearing cap Stage 1-20 177 15 Stage 2-90 degrees Stage 2-90 degrees Stage 2-90 degrees Side bolt for crankshaft bearing cap 30 265 22 Bolt for crankshaft bearing cap Stage 1-5 44 - Stage 2-30 265 22 Stage 3-90 Degrees Stage 3-90 Degrees Stage 3-90 Degrees - Install the pistons. See INSTALLATION .
Connecting rod bolt Stage 1-5 44 - Stage 2-20 177 15 Stage 3-90 Degrees Stage 3-90 Degrees Stage 3-90 Degrees - Install the oil pump. See INSTALLATION .
- Install the oil pump chain.
- Install the windage tray.
- Install the upper oil pan. See INSTALLATION .
- Install the lower oil pan. See INSTALLATION .
- Install the front engine cover. See INSTALLATION .
- Install the cylinder heads. See INSTALLATION .
- Install the flexplate. See INSTALLATION . .
- Install the engine. See INSTALLATION .
- Fill the engine oil.
- Fill the coolant.
- Connect the battery.