Cutlass Supreme V6-204 3.4L DOHC VIN X SFI (1995)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
With Automatic Transmission
This article has been updated with bulletin No.: 47-61-38.
REVISED CRANKSHAFT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The crankshaft installation procedure has been revised. Use the following procedure to properly install and seat the crankshaft.
TOOL REQUIRED: J 36660 Torque Angle Meter
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Lubricate rod and main bearings with oil.
NOTICE: Use care when installing crankshaft to avoid damaging journals, bearing inserts, or connecting rods.
2. Crankshaft.
3. Main bearing caps and studs/bolts.
NOTICE: Failure to thrust crankshaft per procedure may cause premature bearing or crankshaft wear.
4. With crankshaft bearings and bearing caps installed and studs/bolts started, thrust crankshaft rearward to set and align bearing caps, then thrust
crankshaft forward to align front face of # 3 thrust main bearing.
TIGHTEN:
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Main bearing studs/bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft.) + 75° using J 36660.
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Connecting rod cap nuts evenly to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft) + 75° using J 36660.
