Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Desired Clearance to Crankshaft .................................................................................................................. 0.027-0.065 mm (0.001063-0.00256 inches)
Allowable Clearance to Crankshaft .............................................................................................................. 0.027-0.065 mm (0.001063-0.00256 inches)
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std) ...................................................................................................................... 2.437-2.445 mm (0.095945-0.09626 inches)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Adjusting Screws .................................................................................................................... 9-11 Nm (80-97 Inch Lbs.)
Main Bearings Cap Side Bolts ................................................................................................................................................. 19-23 Nm (14-17 Ft. Lbs.)
Main Bearing Cap - Bolt
First step ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37-43 Nm (28-31 Ft. Lbs.)
Second step ............................................................................................................................................................................... Rotate 85-95 degrees.