Crankshaft, Main Bearings and Flywheel/Crankshaft CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL 1. Identify main bearing caps to assure correct placement during reassembly. 2. Attach nylon slings (or other suitable lifting slings) to journals of crankshaft or to cap screws installed on both ends of crankshaft. T81184 -UN-01NOV88 3. Carefully lift crankshaft out of cylinder block. CD,3274,G15,18 -19-01FEB94 CTM3274 (01JUL99) 15-18 Saran Liter Engines 060799 PN=115 CRANKSHAFT END PLAY MEASURE NOTE: It is recommended to measure crankshaft end play prior to removing crankshaft to determine condition of thrust bearings. -UN-07MAR95 Check crankshaft end play using a dial indicator and compare with specifications. IMPORTANT:
Do not apply too much pressure with bar as this could damage bearing CD7144 inserts. If end play is still not within specification with new standard 2-piece or 5/6-piece thrust bearings*, install a 5-piece thrust bearing with oversized thrust washers. NOTE: Oversized thrust bearing set contains three -UN-07MAR95 0.18 mm (0.007 in.) oversized thrust washers to be installed as shown. A—Oversized thrust washers B—Front of engine CD30220 C—Rear bearing cap side *Standard thrust washer sets for service contain now 4 thrust washers instead of 3 currently installed by the factory and previously included in service sets. CD,3274,G15,15 -19-01FEB94 15 18