FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Main Bearing Cap Bolts Clean and Inspect

1. Clean the main bearing cap bolts. Compare the main bearing cap bolts to a known good bolt (2) if necessary.





2. Inspect the main bearing cap bolts for the following:
^ Damaged threads
^ Stretching (1)
^ Damaged heads caused by improper use of tools

3. Replace the main bearing cap bolts as necessary.