Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 78

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
15. Lift crankshaft straight up from cylinder blocks (6010). Make sure crankshaft bearing surfaces are not
scratched or damaged by contact with cylinder block.
16. NOTE: If crankshaft main bearings (6333) are to be reused, they should be identified to make
sure that they are installed in their original positions.
Remove crankshaft main bearings from cylinder blocks and bearing caps.
17. Remove connecting rod bearing (6211) from the connecting rods and caps.
18. CAUTION: Make sure bearing inserts and bearing bores are clean. Foreign material under
the inserts will distort the bearing and cause a failure.
Inspect all machined surfaces on the crankshaft for nicks, scratches, scores, etc., which could cause
premature bearing wear. Lightly stone all such surfaces.
Crankshaft and Bearing Installation
Part
Item Number
1 E1FZ-
19562-A
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