Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997)
NOTE: Prior to service re-installation or replacement of fasteners, all threads and contact surfaces must be lubricated with clean engine oil
meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F.
1. Lubricate and install crankshaft main bearings into cylinder block.
2. Install crankshaft.
NOTE: Make sure coated side of crankshaft thrust washer (6334) with three 5 mm wide oil grooves faces the crankshaft thrust surface.
3. Push crankshaft rearward. Lubricate and install crankshaft thrust washer by rolling crankshaft thrust washer onto machined shelf between rear side
of No. 5 bulk head and thrust surface of crankshaft.
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing cap adjusting screws must be retracted into cylinder block wall away from main bearing caps contact prior to
main cap installation and vertical bolt tightening.
4. Lubricate and install four lower crankshaft main bearings into bearing caps 1 through 4 and install onto cylinder block.
5. Lubricate and install No. 5 crankshaft thrust main bearing (6337) into No. 5 cap and install cap onto cylinder block.
CAUTION: Main bearing bolts must be replaced with new bolts. They are torque-to-yield designed and cannot be reused.
6. Loosely install all vertical main cap retaining bolts and stud bolt using new stud and bolts in bolt position 1 through 20 Tap main bearing caps with
a brass hammer to seat caps properly.
