Trooper LS V6-3.5L (1998)
11. Remove connecting rod caps.
12. Remove crankshaft main bearing caps.
13. Remove crankshaft and main bearings.
INSTALLATION
1. Install crankshaft and main bearings.
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Install main bearing in the cylinder block and main bearing cap respectively.
Apply new engine oil to upper and lower main bearings.
NOTE:
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Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.
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Make sure that main bearings are in correct position.
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Install crankshaft with care.
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Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.
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Install thrust washer on No.3 journal.
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Oil grooves in thrust washer must face the crankshaft.
2. Install crankshaft main bearing caps.
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Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of each bearing cap fixing bolt.
NOTE:
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Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.
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Install bearing caps in the order of numbers, starting with cylinder block front side.
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Tighten main bearing fixing bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.)
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After tightening the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
3. Install connecting rod caps.
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The cap number must be same as connecting rod number.
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Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of each nut.
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Tighten nuts to the specified torque.
Torque: 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
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After tightening the nuts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
