Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Diameter
1. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least 2 directions.
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round
1. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least 2 directions at each end of the main bearing journal.
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
2. Lay a piece of Plastigage(R) across the face of each crankshaft main bearing surface.
3. NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft while carrying out this procedure.
Install and remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
4. Verify the crankshaft journal clearance.