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WARNING
Some state and federal agencies have determined that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause reproductive
toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors, ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine oil. If not reused, dispose of in
accordance with local environmental regulations.

WARNING
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid direct contact of hot oil with your skin.

WARNING
This component or assembly weighs greater than 23 kg [50 lb]. To prevent serious personal injury, be sure to have
assistance or use appropriate lifting equipment to lift this component or assembly.

WARNING
Replace the main bearings one at a time. Personal injury and damage to the crankshaft can result if the crankshaft falls.

WARNING
When using a steam cleaner, wear safety glasses or a face shield, as well as protective clothing. Hot steam can cause
serious personal injury.

WARNING
Wear appropriate eye and face protection when using compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can cause personal injury.

CAUTION
Do not rotate the crankshaft until all of the main bearing caps are pulled to the block. Engine damage will result if the
bearings move out of location.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of bearing damage, do not use a scraper or wire brush on bearing surfaces.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of engine damage, the grooves in the thrust bearings must point toward the crankshaft. The
dowels that secure the bearings must not protrude above the bearing.

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of engine damage, the numbers on the main bearing caps must be the same as the numbers on
the block.

CAUTION

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To reduce the possibility of engine damage, make sure the side of the cap with the bearing tang slot and the bearing
locking tang are toward the same side of the block.

CAUTION
Do not rotate the crankshaft until all of the main bearing caps are pulled to the block. Damage will result if the bearings
move out of location.

Bearings, Main
(001-006)

Table of Contents

Summary
General Information
Preparatory Steps
Remove
Clean and Inspect for Reuse

Install
Finishing Steps

Summary

Stepblock Prepare engine to remove main bearings. See detail.

Stepblock Mark bearings for location.

Stepblock Mark any capnot marked correctly. Use steel stamp.

Stepblock Loosen main bearing cap capscrews until 13

mm [1/2 in] clearance.

Stepblock Remove cap and capscrews.

Stepblock Remove lower bearing and mark for location.

Refer to Procedure 001-007.

Stepblock Remove lower bearing and mark for location.

Stepblock Remove crankshaft thrust bearings.

Stepblock Remove upper main bearing shell and install

in crankshaft main bearing journal oil hole.

Stepblock Rotate crankshaft so main bearing shell rolls

out of block.

Make sure the bearings are marked for

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location.
Stepblock

Make sure bearings are marked for location.

Stepblock Bearings must be installed in original
location after rebuild.

Stepblock Clean crankshaft journals, connecting rods,

Use lint-free cloth.
and main bearings.

Stepblock Check crankshaft journal for damage.

Stepblock Clean bearings. Use solvent.

Stepblock Dry bearings. Use with compressed air.

Measure bearing thickness at wear location.

Stepblock Use ball-end micrometer. See detail for
Replace any bearing not within
specification.
specifications.

Stepblock Install upper main bearings in original

location.

Stepblock Clean and install lower main bearing, lower

Use lint-free cloth.
thrust bearings, and mounting surfaces.

Stepblock Align tang in bearing with slot.

Stepblock Lubricate bearing surface. Use engine oil.

Stepblock Lubricate capscrews head and threads.

Use clean SAE EP 140W oil.
Allow excess oil to drip off.

Stepblock Install capscrews in cap.

Install lower thrust bearings in number 6

Stepblock Grooves toward crankshaft. Dowels must
main bearing cap. Refer to Procedure 001-
not protrude above thrust bearing surface.
007.

Stepblock Check number on main bearing caps.

Stepblock Lubricate bearing surface. Use engine oil.

Stepblock Install main bearing caps.

Stepblock Turn capscrews until touching main bearing

caps.

Stepblock Pull main bearing cap into position.

Stepblock Tighten both capscrews at same time.

Stepblock Verify number 7 cap even with back of block

Stepblock Tighten capscrews in alternating sequence. See detail for torque sequence.

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Stepblock Turn crankshaft. If pistons removed, use

hands. If not, use barring mechanism.

Stepblock Measure crankshaft end clearance. If out of

See detail for specification.
specification, check for foreign material.

Stepblock Prepare engine for operation. See detail.

General Information TOC

The upper bearings contain an oil hole. The lower

bearings do not have an oil hole. Both bearings are
marked on the backside indicating location (upper or
lower) and size (standard [STD) or oversize [OS]). The
amount of the bearing is oversized is indicated in U.S.
customary inches.

Use the same size bearing standard, 0.254 mm [0.010

in], 0.508 mm [0.020 in], or 0.762 mm [0.030 in] that was
removed.
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Next

The crankshaft will be stamped on the end of the number one

counterweight to indicate if it has been ground undersize.
Thrust bearing size is stamped on a crankshaft
counterweight, adjacent to the thrust location.

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The location number of the main bearing caps, beginning

at the front, are numbers 1 through 7.

The main bearings are two widths. The narrow main

bearings fit locations number 1 and number 7. The wide
bearings fit the remaining locations.

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SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

Previous

Next

Preparatory Steps TOC

WARNING
Some state and federal agencies have determined
that used engine oil can be carcinogenic and cause
reproductive toxicity. Avoid inhalation of vapors,
ingestion, and prolonged contact with used engine
oil. If not reused, dispose of in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

WARNING
To reduce the possibility of personal injury, avoid
direct contact of hot oil with your skin.

WARNING
This component or assembly weighs greater than 23
kg [50 lb]. To prevent serious personal injury, be sure
to have assistance or use appropriate lifting
equipment to lift this component or assembly.

Previous Summary 1
z Drain the lubricating oil. Refer to Procedure 007-
037 .
z Remove the oil filters. Refer to Procedure 007- Next
013
z Remove the lubricating oil pan adapter cover.
Refer to Procedure 007-026
z Remove the oil suction tube. Refer to Procedure

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007-035.
z Remove the oil pan adapter. Refer to Procedure
007-027.

Remove TOC

WARNING
Replace the main bearings one at a time. Personal
injury and damage to the crankshaft can result if the
crankshaft falls.

CAUTION SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

Do not rotate the crankshaft until all of the main

bearing caps are pulled to the block. Engine damage
will result if the bearings move out of location.

The main bearing caps must be pulled into position

against the block before the crankshaft is rotated. As
main bearing caps are replaced, tighten the cap to a
minimum of 68 N•m [50 ft-lb] before turning the
crankshaft.

The main bearing caps must be marked for position.

Previous Summary 2
The last number on each bearing cap identifies the cap
location position in the block.
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The block and main bearing cap identification numbers
must be identical.

Use a steel stamp and mark any cap that is not marked
correctly.

Loosen the main bearing cap capscrews until there is

approximately 13 mm [1/2-inch] between the capscrew
head and the cap. Use two pry bars to loosen the cap.
Install the pry bars in the notches at the sides of the
caps.

Remove the cap and capscrews.

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Previous Summary 4

Next Summary 5

Mark the bearing position for future identification or for

possible failure analysis.

Remove the lower bearing. Use an awl to mark the

bearing position in the tang area.

Refer to Procedure 001-007.

Remove the crankshaft thrust bearings.

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Previous Summary 6

Next Summary 7

Summary 8

To remove the upper main bearing shell, use the main

bearing roll-out tool, Part Number 3823818, and install
it in the crankshaft main bearing journal oil hole.

Rotate the crankshaft so the tang (1) of the main

bearing shell rolls out of the block first.

Use the crankshaft adapter mounting bolts and slowly

turn the crankshaft until the bearing shell is out of the
block.
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Make sure the bearings are marked for location. The

bearings must be installed in the original location after Previous Summary 9
rebuild.

Next Summary 10

Summary 11

Clean and Inspect for Reuse TOC

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WARNING
When using a steam cleaner, wear safety glasses
or a face shield, as well as protective clothing. Hot
steam can cause serious personal injury.

WARNING SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE

Wear appropriate eye and face protection when

using compressed air. Flying debris and dirt can
cause personal injury. Previous Summary 12

Next Summary 13
CAUTION
Summary 14
To reduce the possibility of bearing damage, do not
use a scraper or wire brush on bearing surfaces.
Summary 15
Make sure the bearings are marked for location. The
bearings must be installed in the original location after Summary 16
rebuild.

Use a lint-free cloth. Clean the crankshaft journals, and

connecting rods, and main bearings. Check the
crankshaft journal for damage.

Use solvent to clean the bearings.

Dry with compressed air.

Use ball-end micrometer. Measure the bearing

thickness at the wear location. The bearing must be
replaced if it is not within specifications.

Main Bearing Thickness Standard or Oversize

mm in
Standard 4.280 MIN 0.1685
4.336 MAX 0.1707
Oversize 0.010 mm 4.407 MIN 0.1735
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4.463 MAX 0.1757
Oversize 0.020 mm 4.534 MIN 0.1785
4.590 MAX 0.1807
Oversize 0.030 mm 4.661 MIN 0.1835 Previous Summary 17
4.717 MAX 0.1857
Oversize 0.040 mm 4.788 MIN 0.1885
Next
4.844 MAX 0.1907

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Install TOC

Reused bearings must be installed in their original

location.

Install the upper main bearing shells using the same

method that was used for the removal of the shells.

The bearing tang (1) must fit into the slot (2) in the
bearing saddle to secure the bearing in the proper
location.

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Next

Before installing the thrust bearings, refer to Procedure

001-006.

Use a lint-free cloth. Clean the lower main bearings,

the lower thrust bearings, and the mounting surfaces.

Do not lubricate the back of the main bearings.

Align the tang (1) in the bearing with the slot (2) in the
main bearing cap. Install the bearing. The end of the
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bearing must be even with the main bearing cap
mounting surface.
Previous Summary 19
Lubricate the bearing surface with clean engine oil.

Next Summary 20
Install the upper thrust bearings. Refer to Procedure
001-007
Summary 21

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of engine damage, the
grooves in the thrust bearings must point toward
the crankshaft. The dowels that secure the bearings
must not protrude above the bearing.

Lubricate the capscrew head and threads with SAE EP SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
140W oil. Allow the excess oil to drip off of the
capscrews before installing in the block.
Previous Summary 22
Install the capscrews in the cap.

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Install the two thrust bearings on the number six main Next Summary 23
bearing cap. Refer to Procedure 001-007.

Summary 24

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of engine damage, the
numbers on the main bearing caps must be the
same as the numbers on the block.

Check the number on the main bearing caps. The last

digit of each number (1 through 7), indicates the SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
correct location.
Previous Summary 25

Next

CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of engine damage, make
sure the side of the cap with the bearing tang slot
and the bearing locking tang are toward the same
side of the block.

Lubricate the bearing surface with engine oil. The SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
bearing shell must be firmly seated in the cap and the
correct capscrew, washer combination in position.
Install the main bearing caps. Previous Summary 26

Do not hit the main bearing caps with a hammer. The

bearing shells can fall out. Next Summary 27

CAUTION
Do not rotate the crankshaft until all of the main
bearing caps are pulled to the block. Damage will
result if the bearings move out of location.

Use your hands to install the capscrews.

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Turn each capscrew until it touches the main bearing
caps.
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Next

NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. The main

bearing shells can fall out.

Use both of the capscrews to pull the main bearing cap

into position.

Use two wrenches and tighten both capscrews at the

same time.

Check to be sure the number 7 cap is even with the

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back of the block.

Previous Summary 29

Next Summary 30

Summary 31

Use the following steps and tighten the capscrews in

the sequence shown.

265 n.m [195 ft-

Torque Value: Step 1
lb]

605 n.m [445 ft-

Step 2
lb]

Step 3 Loosen all

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265 n.m [195 ft-
Step 4
lb]
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605 n.m [445 ft-
Step 5
lb]
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Turn the crankshaft. If the pistons have been removed,

use your hands. If the pistons have not been removed,
use the barring mechanism.

NOTE: The crankshaft will turn freely if the main

bearings are installed correctly.

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Next

Use a dial indicator and measure the crankshaft end

clearance.

Crankshaft End Clearance

mm in
0.10 MIN 0.004
0.41 MAX 0.016

If the clearance is not within specifications, check for SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
foreign material. Oversize thrust bearings are available
to adjust the end clearance.
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NOTE: The upper and lower thrust bearing on the
same side of the main caps must be the same
thickness. Next

Finishing Steps TOC

WARNING
This component or assembly weighs greater than 23
kg [50 lb]. To prevent serious personal injury, be sure
to have assistance or use appropriate lifting
equipment to lift this component or assembly.

z Install the oil pan adapter. Refer to Procedure SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE
007-027.
z Install the oil suction tube. Refer to Procedure
007-035
z Install the oil pan adapter cover. Refer to
Procedure 007-026
z Install the oil filters. Refer to Procedure 007-013.
z Fill the engine with clean lubricating oil. refer to
Procedure 007-037. Previous Summary 35
z Operate the engine and check for leaks.

Last Modified: 30-Jun-2006

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