MAIN BEARING AND CRANKSHAFT REPAIR (CONT) -726030082

TM 9-2320-360-34-2

(8) Align tab (10) with slot (11) and install lower rear

main bearing shell (12) in rear bearing cap (13).

Ensure both ends of bearing shell are flush with

rear bearing cap (13) mounting surfaces.

(9) Install four other main bearing shells (10) on

other main bearing caps (14 and 15).

NOTE

Install thrust bearing with grooved

side away from bearing cap.

(10)

Install two lower thrust bearings (16) on rear

bearing cap (13).

NOTE

Wipe oil from bearing shells and

crankshaft main bearing journals

before doing steps (11) thru (13).

(11) Place strip of plastic gage (17) across width of

bearing shell (12) 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) from

center (18).

(12) Do step (11) for four remainin g bearing caps (14

and 15).

(13) Position five bearing caps (13, 14, and 15) on

bearing cap mounting surface (5).

(14) Strike bearing caps (13, 14, and 15) with soft-

face hammer.

(15) Install 10 screws (19) on bearing caps (13, 14,

and 15). Torque to 50 lb-ft (68 N m).

(16) Strike bearing caps (13, 14, and 15) with soft-

face hammer.

(17) Tighten 10 screws (19) to 110 lb-ft (149 N m )

then to 230-240 lb-ft (312-325 Nm).

(18) Remove 10 screws (19) and 5 bearing caps (13,

14, and 15).

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