Engine Assembly (0-02) Section 0 - Engine Disassembly and Assembly - Group 00 M11 Page 0-58 Push the crankshaft toward the rear of the engine to install the rear thrust bearing, and to the front to install the front thrust bearing. The grooves in the thrust bearings must be installed toward the crankshaft to prevent damage to the crank- shaft and cylinder block during engine operation. Install the upper thrust bearings into the number main bearing saddle. Install the lower main bearing shells with the tang (1) in the slot (2) of the main bearing cap. Use Lubriplate W 105, or equivalent, to coat the inside diameter of the bearing shells.
Use Lubriplate W 105, or equivalent, to coat the lower thrust bearings. Caution: The grooves of the thrust bearing must be fac- ing out from the bearing cap to prevent damage to the crankshaft and cylinder block during engine operation. The locating dowels must not protrude above the thrust bearing surface. Install the thrust bearings to the number ‘‘4’’ main bear- ing cap. Use clean 15W-40 oil to coat the main bearing capscrew threads and on both sides of the washers. Drain the excess oil from the capscrews before installing them in the cylinder block to prevent hydraulic lock and possible engine damage during engine operation.