Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 79

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
2 6337
3 6333
4 6303
5 6337
6 6333
7 —
8 —
9 6345
10 —
11 —
12 6333
13 6B316
14 6333
A —
B —
C —
Installation
1. If the crankshaft main bearing journals have been refinished to a definite undersize, install the correct
undersize crankshaft main bearings.
2. Place upper main bearing inserts in position in the bores with the tang fitted in the slot provided.
3. Install lower main bearing inserts in bearing caps.
4. Lower crankshaft into place carefully.
5. Check the clearance of each main bearing. Select fit the bearings for proper clearance. Refer to
Section 03-00 .
6. NOTE: Make sure that the main bearing caps are installed in their original positions and
orientation.
After bearings have been fitted, apply a light coat of heavy engine oil, SAE 50, to the journal's
bearings and rear seal surface. Install all bearing caps. Apply a 6mm (1/4-inch) dot of Gasket
Eliminator E1FZ-19562-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G348-A4 between rear
cap and cylinder block (two places). Refer to the procedure in this section.
7. Lubricate the journal with engine oil and install the thrust bearing cap with the bolts finger-tight. Pry
file://C:\TSO\tsocache\VDTOM_5368\SVK~us~en~file=SVK31B28.HTM~gen~ref.HTM
Crankshaft Thrust Main Bearing, Upper
Crankshaft Main Bearing, Rear Upper
Crankshaft
Crankshaft Thrust Main Bearing, Lower
Crankshaft Main Bearing, Rear Lower
Rear Intermediate Cap
(Part of 6010)
Rear Cap (Part of 6010)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Stud
Front Intermediate Cap
(Part of 6010)
Front Cap. Assemble Caps with Arrows on Caps
Pointing Forward. Caps Are Identified 1 Through 4
Front to Rear.
(Part of 6010)
Crankshaft Main Bearing, Lower
Crankshaft Key
Crankshaft Main Bearing, Upper
Tighten to 75-85 Nm
(55-63 Lb-Ft)
5-6mm (.20-.24 In.)
2mm (0.08 In.)
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