Park Avenue V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)
7. Using the slide hammer motion of J 6125-B, remove the main bearing cap. Repeat this procedure for the remaining main caps.
Install or Connect
1. Main bearing caps.
2. Main bearing cap and side main bolts.
Notice:
This bolt Is designed to permanently stretch when tightened. The correct part number fastener must be used to replace this type fastener. DO
NOT use a bolt that is stronger in this application. If the correct bolt is not used, the parts will not be tightened correctly. Part or system damage
may occur.
Tighten
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Start main cap bolts by hand. Make sure bottom of cap is parallel to bottom of channel. Tighten all caps in equal increments. Do not tighten
one cap completely at a time. Tighten bolts to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft.). Loosen bolts 360° counterclockwise, then tighten bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft.)
then 40 Nm (29 lb.ft.). Using J 36660, tighten bolts in steps: 35° + 35° + 40° for a total of 110°.
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Side bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb.ft.) + 45° using J 36660.
3. Oil pump screen assembly.
4. Oil pan. Refer to applicable Service Manual.
Revised Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Housing Service Procedure
Tools required:
J 36660
Torque Angle Meter
J 38196
Rear Main Oil Seal Installer
J 41349
Crankshaft Rear Main
Oil Seal Housing
Aligning Tool
Remove or Disconnect
1. Flywheel. Refer to applicable Service Manual.
2. Oil pan. Refer to applicable Service Manual.