Aurora V8-4.0L VIN C (1996)
Crankcase Half Seals
4. Inspect upper crankcase seal to assure that it is in position in crankcase. Seal must not be torn. nicked or out of groove over its entire length on
both sides of crankcase. To replace seal proceed as follows:
A. Clean block groove.
B. Start seal at both ends and work seal into groove towards center.
5. Lower crankcase over dowels. Wiggle into installed position.
6. Oil manifold.
Main Bearing Bolts
7. Twenty main bearing bolts. Inboard bolts have stud head.
8. Ten oil manifold bolts.
9. Eight upper-to-lower crankcase bolts.
TIGHTEN
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Main bearing bolts to 20 Nm + 65° (15 lb. ft. + 65°) in sequence.
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Oil manifold bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb. ft.).
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Upper-to-lower crankcase bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb. ft.).
MEASURE
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Crankshaft end play. Gently force crankshaft to extreme front and rear position. Monitor movement of dial indicator on nose of crankshaft. End
play should not exceed 0.50 mm (0.019").
