Mountaineer V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1998)
2. Lay a piece of Plastigage(R) across the face of each crankshaft main bearing surface.
3. Install and remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.
NOTE: Do not turn the crankshaft while doing this procedure.
4. Verify the crankshaft journal clearance.
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If it is out of specification, replace as necessary.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter
1. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least two directions.
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If it is out of specification, replace as necessary.
Main Bearing Journal Taper
1. Measure each of the crankshaft main bearing journal diameters in at least two directions at each end of the main bearing journal.
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If it is out of specification, replace as necessary.
