Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 329

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22
IMPORTANT: Piston oil jet MUST FACE FRONT (pulley end) of engine when installed.
a. Identify piston oil jet location on all main bearing carriers.
b. If not already accomplished, stake (peen) each oil jet in its bore in three places.
3. Ensure that all carriers are positioned so that piston oil jet faces FRONT of engIne, as
shown, when installing on journal. Install matching carrier halves (marked earlier) on
crankshaft journals in their original locations. Lubricate bolts and washers with clean
engine oil. Torque to 44.1 Nm (32 lb-ft).
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Especially check the rear main bearing carrier oil jet and stake marks.
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a - Bearing Carrier
b - Piston Oil Jet Location
c - Stake (Peen) Marks
a - Piston Oil Jets (Face Front of Engine)
b - Arrow Indicates To Front Of Engine
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