S 420 (140.043) V8-4.2L (119.981) (1996)
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11. Install fit bearing cap.
CAUTION:
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Hold both thrust washers fight when installing the fit bearing cap.
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The two oil grooves (arrows) in the thrust washers must face toward the crank webs.
12. Install crankshaft bearing caps.
13. Tighten crankshaft bearing caps to the specified torque in the order of the tightening diagram shown.
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Oil the thread and the bolt head and nut contact surface for this step.
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Tighten Nuts to: 50 Nm.
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Tighten Side bolts to: 50 Nm.
NOTE: Bolts of quality 10.9 should be used for the side bearing cap connection.
14. Measure crankshaft bearing axial play.
15. Rotate crankshaft by hand and check whether it rotates freely.
Matching Conrod Bearings And Installing
16. Inspect conrod bolts. See: Connecting Rod/Application and ID
17. Repair conrod and align. See: Connecting Rod/Service and Repair
