Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Taper and Out-of-Round | Cylinder Block Assembly
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal-to-Bearing Clearance
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 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.
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If out of specification, install new components as necessary.
