Procedures
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING FITTINGThe main bearings are a "select fit" to achieve proper oil clearances. For main bearing selection, the block and crankshaft have grade identification marks.
The marks for the cylinder block main bore grade are located on the left side pan rail, just rear of the left engine mount bracket (Fig. 65). These grade marks (1, 2, or 3) are read left to right, corresponding to main bore 1, 2, 3, 4.
The grade marks for the crankshaft are located on the rear most crankshaft counter weight as shown in (Fig. 66). The crankshaft journal grade marks (A, B. or C) are read left to right, corresponding with journal number 1, 2, 3, 4.
Refer to the MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART-3.2/3.5L to properly select the main bearings. For an example, if the main bore grade is 3 and the journal grade is B. the proper select fit bearing would be a (2) +0.003 mm (+0.0002 inch).
NOTE: Service main bearings have a number from (1-5) marked in ink on the bearing surface (Fig. 67).
The upper main bearing has a oil feed hole and a center groove to allow lubrication of the main journal and must be properly positioned in the block.
MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART - 3.2/3.5L