C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1997)
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Retighten the outer 12 mm bolts (crankshaft bearing caps 1 and 5) to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).
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Tighten the outer 12 mm bolts an additional 90 degrees.
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Tighten the outer 10 mm bolts (crankshaft bearing caps 2, 3 and 4) to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
DO NOT tighten the outer 10 mm bolts (crankshaft bearing caps 2, 3 and 4) an additional 90 degrees.
Notice:
Burrs on the block or crankshaft bearing cap, foreign matter between the bearing insert and the block or crankshaft bearing cap, or a faulty
bearing insert, could result a lack of clearance, causing the crankshaft to bind.
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Inspect the crankshaft for binding by rotating the crankshaft. If the crankshaft does not turn freely, loosen the crankshaft bearing bolts, one pair at
a time, until the tight bearing is located.
