Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
5. Insert Main Bearing Insert Tool TOOL-6331-E or equivalent in the oil hole in the crankshaft.
6. Rotate crankshaft in the direction of the engine rotation to force the crankshaft main bearing out of the cylinder block.
7. Clean crankshaft journals. Inspect journals and thrust faces (crankshaft thrust main bearings) for nicks, burrs or bearing pickup that would cause
premature bearing wear.
8. If the crankshaft rear oil seal is to be replaced, refer to Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation.
1. Lubricate and position the upper crankshaft main bearing on the crankshaft journal with the plain end started into the side of the cylinder block
with the locking tang slot. Line up the crankshaft main bearing tang with the slot in the cylinder block.
2. Install Main Bearing Insert Tool TOOL-6331-E or equivalent in the crankshaft journal oil hole.
3. With the crankshaft main bearing and tool in position, rotate the crankshaft so that the tool catches the edge of the crankshaft main bearing, pushes
it into position and locating tab seats in the cylinder block. Remove tool.
4. Install lower crankshaft main bearing in the crankshaft main bearing cap and align locating/locking tab.
5. Check crankshaft main bearing clearance.
6. If No. 1 or No.2 crankshaft main bearing was removed, lubricate the crankshaft main bearing surface with Engine Assembly Lubricant
D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A and install main bearing cap. Tighten retaining bolts to 75-85 Nm
(56-62 ft. lbs.).
7. If the rear crankshaft main bearing was removed, perform the following:
a. Remove all traces of sealant from the main bearing cap to cylinder block parting line.
NOTE: Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing surfaces with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSE-M5B392-A, to remove all residues that may interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.
b. Apply a 6 mm (1/4-inch) dot of Gasket Eliminator E1FZ-19562-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A4 between rear
main bearing cap and cylinder block as shown.
c. Lubricate bearing surfaces with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A, and
install main bearing cap. Tighten retaining bolts to 75-85 Nm (56-62 ft. lbs.).
8. If the crankshaft thrust main bearings were removed, perform the following:
a. Lubricate bearing surface with Engine Assembly Lubricant D9AZ-19579-D or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M99C80-A. Install
the main bearing cap with the bolts finger-tight.
b. Pry crankshaft forward against the thrust surface on the upper crankshaft thrust main bearing while holding the main bearing cap to the rear.
This aligns thrust rear surfaces on both halves of the crankshaft thrust main bearing.
c. While holding the crankshaft forward, tighten main bearing cap retaining bolts to 75-85 Nm (56-62 ft. lbs.).
9. Install oil pump screen cover and tube and oil pump.
10. Install oil pan.
