Ranger 2WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (1998)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Clearance to Crankshaft
Desired ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.0008-0.0015 In.
Allowable ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 0.0008-0.0026 In.
Bearing Wall Thickness (Std.) (3) ......................................................................................................................................................... 0.0956-0.0951 In.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Tighten the bolts in pairs in three steps.
1
Finger tighten the bolts.
2
Tighten the bolts to 68-81 Nm (51-59 ft. lbs.).
3
Tighten the bolts to 102-115 Nm (76-84 ft. lbs.).
4
Measure crankshaft torque-to-turn.
NOTE: Seat the main bearings in the saddles prior to bolt tightening. Do not rotate the crankshaft until all main bearing caps are tightened.
