Concorde V6-201 3.3L VIN T FI (1993)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Service and Repair
Inspection
Clearance Measurements
CRANKSHAFT OIL CLEARANCE
Measure the journal outside diameter as shown. Refer to specification.
PLASTIGAGE (OIL CLEARANCE)
1. Remove oil from journal and bearing shell.
2. Install crankshaft.
3. Cut plastigage to same length as width of the bearing and place it in parallel with the journal axis.
4. Install the main bearing cap carefully and tighten the bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the plastigage will be smeared.
5. Carefully remove the bearing cap and measure the width of the plastigage at the widest part using the scale on the plastigage package. Refer to
specification for proper clearances. If the clearance exceeds the, specified limits. Replace the main bearing(s) and if necessary have the crankshaft
machined to next undersize.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plastigage may be smeared.
Main Journal Inspection
