505 V6-2849cc 2.8L ZN3J (1987)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Fig. 25 Installing spacers on bearing caps
1.
Install crankshaft bearing shells. Grooved halves with lubrication holes are installed on cylinder block side. Smooth or plain halves without
lubrication holes are placed on the bearing support side.
2.
Install upper halves of thrust washers in cylinder block (grooves on crankshaft side), then the crankshaft fitted with tool .0134 HZ.
3.
Install front bearing cap, then the rear bearing cap fitted with the lower halves of the thrust washers (grooves on crankshaft side). Install spacers
.0134J, Fig. 25, on the bearing caps. Torque nuts to 22 ft. lbs.
Fig. 26 Checking crankshaft endplay
4.
Check endplay using dial indicator mounted on rod .0118 EZ and support .0118 FZ, Fig. 26. Endplay reading should be .003-.011 inch. Adjust
endplay by inserting thrust washers of varying thicknesses.
5.
Install liner/piston assemblies, then the liner retaining straps .0132 AZ.