V8 Engine 35 39 42 - Crankshaft Refit Guide (Page 123)
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7. Fit new cruciform seals to rear main bearing
cap.
CAUTION: Seals must protrude
approximately 1.5 mm (0.05 in) above
bearing cap face. Do not trim off excess
material at this stage.
8. Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) wide bead of sealant,
Part number STC 50550 to bearing cap rear
mating face on cylinder block.
CAUTION: Ensure sealant does not enter
bolt holes.
9. Lubricate rear main bearing shell and cruciform
seals with engine oil, fit bearing cap assembly.
10. Fit rear main bearing cap bolts and tighten to
13 Nm (10 lbf.ft).
CAUTION: Do not tighten bolts further at
this stage.
11. Clean seal location and running surface on
crankshaft.
12. Engine numbers without suffix B: Clean seal
protector LRT-12-010 and lubricate with engine
oil.
13. Engine numbers with suffix B: Clean seal
protector LRT-12-095 and lubricate with engine
oil.
14. Lubricate oil seal lip with engine oil.
NOTE: Seal protector LRT-12-095
illustrated.
15. Position seal protector to crankshaft.
16. Engine numbers without suffix B: Fit oil seal
squarely using hand pressure only until fully
seated in recess.
17. Engine numbers without suffix B: Remove seal
protector LRT-12-010
18. Engine numbers with suffix B: Fit seal using
tools LRT-12-091 and LRT-99-003 .
19. Engine numbers with Suffix B: Remove seal
protector LRT-12-095 .