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Crankshaft: Description and Operation

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The crankshaft is supported on the bottom of the cylinder block by four steel crankshaft main bearings.

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The crankshaft thrust main bearings and crankshaft thrust washer control crankshaft end play.

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Timing chains connect both intake camshafts and exhaust camshafts to the crankshaft.

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