Crankshaft Main Bearing

Grade Marks / Main Bearing:

MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART-3.2/3.5L:

Crankshaft Main Bearing Journals
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 0.011-0.077 mm (0.0007-0.0030 in.)
(Max. Allowable) 0.087 mm (0.0034 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.)
Taper (Max.) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
End Play 0.10-0.30 mm (0.004-0.012 in.)
(Max.) 0.43 mm (0.017 in.)





Main Bearing Cap bolts

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

Install each main cap and tighten bolts finger tight. The main bearing cap bolts 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.







Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn.

Measure crankshaft end play.
Install connecting rods and measure side clearance.


Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with engine oil and tighten to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) + 1/4 turn.

Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).