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Engine Block: Crankshaft: Installation

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Fig 1: Bearing Assembly
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CAUTION: Apply a light coat of clean engine oil to the bearing surfaces before installation.
  1. Select and install the main bearings. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Main Bearing Caps
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  2. Install the crankshaft.
  3. 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
    Fig 3: Installing Piston
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  4. 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
    Fig 4: Oil Pump
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  5. Install the oil pump. See INSTALLATION .
  6. Install the oil pump chain.
    Fig 5: Windage Tray
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  7. Install the windage tray.
    Fig 6: Upper Oil Pan Bolts
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  8. Install the upper oil pan. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 7: Lower Oil Pan
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  9. Install the lower oil pan. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 8: Engine Front Cover Bolts
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  10. Install the front engine cover. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 9: Cylinder Head Components
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  11. Install the cylinder heads. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 10: Flywheel
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  12. Install the flexplate. See INSTALLATION . .
    Fig 11: Engine Lift
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  13. Install the engine. See INSTALLATION .
  14. Fill the engine oil.
  15. Fill the coolant.
  16. Connect the battery.