Crankshaft Main Bearing: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Main Bearings





Special Tool(s)





Material

Removal
1. Remove the oil pan.
2. If necessary, remove the oil pump.





3. CAUTION: The crankshaft main bearings must be inspected and replaced or new bearings installed one set at a time or engine damage may occur.

Remove one crankshaft main bearing cap.





4. Remove the crankshaft main bearing.

Installation





1. CAUTION: The crankshaft main bearings are precision fit.

CAUTION: The crankshaft main bearings must be lubricated with clean engine oil.

Install the crankshaft main bearing.





2. Install the crankshaft main bearing cap.
3. Repeat the procedure until all the crankshaft main bearings are inspected and replaced or new bearings are installed.
4. If removed, install the oil pump
5. Install the oil pan.