Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal-To-Bearing Clearance

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING JOURNAL-TO-BEARING CLEARANCE

NOTE:Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications before checking journal clearance. See Engine Technical Data.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.





2. Lay a piece of Plastigage across the face of each crankshaft main bearing surface.

3. Install and remove the crankshaft main bearing cap.

NOTE:Do not turn the crankshaft while carrying out this procedure.






4. Verify the crankshaft journal clearance.