MAIN BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT REPAIR (CONT) -726030077

TM 9-2320-360-34-2

19-8.

MAIN BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT REPAIR (CONT )

NOTE

Ensure both ends of bearing shell are

flush with bearing cap mounting

surfaces.

(27) Install another new bearing shell (17) on bearing

surface (23) at front of engine block (1).

(28) Align tabs (27) with slots (28) and install two

new bearing shells (16) on bearing caps (11 and

12). Make sure both ends of bearing shells are

flush with bearing cap mounting surfaces (29).

NOTE

Grooved sides of thrust bearing point

away from bearing cap.

(29) Install two new thrust bearings (22) on rear main

bearing cap (12).

(30) Coat crankshaft front and rear main bearing

journals (30) with oil.

WARNING

Crankshaft weighs 185 lb (84 kg).

Keep out from under crankshaft

when It Is supported by lifting device.

If crankshaft falls, serious Injury or

death may result.

(31) Attach lifting device to crankshaft (2).

(32) Guide crankshaft while assistant operates lifting

device to install crankshaft (2).

NOTE

Thrust bearings are installed only at

bearing surface on rear of engine

block.

(33) Push crankshaft (2) to front and install new

thrust bearing (24). Push crankshaft to rear and

install other new thrust bearing (24).

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