Crankshaft - Installation

INSTALLATION





CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit Procedures for proper bearing size selection.

1. Install crankshaft upper main bearings in cylinder block. Ensure oil holes in bearings line up with oil holes in cylinder block. Procedures
2. Install the crankshaft to cylinder block.




3. Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the front thrust washer (1) by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface.
4. Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface.




5. Install lower main bearings (3) into main bearing caps.
6. Lubricate lower main bearings (3) with clean engine oil.

NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts with engine oil before installation.

7. Install each main cap (2) and tighten bolts finger tight.
8. The main bearing cap bolts (1) must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.
9. Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and tighten to 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
10. Measure crankshaft end play. Procedures
11. Install connecting rods and measure side clearance. Service and Repair
12. Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with engine oil. Finger tighten all bolts first, then tighten to 28 Nm + 90° turn (20 ft. lbs. + 90° turn) beginning with the inside bolts tightening outward.
13. Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
14. Install rear crankshaft oil seal retainer and oil seal Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - Installation and Installation
15. Install oil pump assembly Engine Oil Pump - Installation.
16. Install dowel pin in crankshaft Installation.
17. Install crankshaft sprocket Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation.
18. Install timing belt and tensioner Timing Belt & Sprockets - Installation.
19. Install front timing belt cover Timing Cover - Installation.
20. Install oil pickup tube and tighten bolt to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
21. Install oil pan Engine Oil Pan - Installation.
22. Install engine assembly Engine - Installation.
23. Fill engine crankcase with proper amount of oil.