Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Application and ID
Main Bearing Caps: Installing
Crankshaft main bearing caps are precision fit to surrounding metal parts. A slight tap with a plastic mallet will help to locate cap. Use care to
prevent damage.
Main Bearing Caps: Identifying
Main bearing caps are numbered with arrow heads. No.1 is located at front of engine with arrow head facing front of engine. No.2 is main bearing
cap and has two arrow heads pointing to front of engine and so on.
Thrust Bearing
The third bearing from front is the crankshaft thrust main bearing.