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2014/05/29 Crankshaft - Install (SENR5069-20)

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Installation Procedure
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Required Tools 

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Tool  Part Number  Part Description  Qty 
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B 
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8H-8581 
Loctite 5900 
Feeler Gauge 
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SEN 8:30+ 2
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1 

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C  8T-3052  Degree Wheel  1 

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Note: The upper bearing for the No. 1 crankshaft journal has a lubricating oil slot. The remaining
upper bearings have an oil hole for lubrication. All new upper bearings will have the slot for
lubrication.

1. If necessary, install the pistons and connecting rods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly
Manual, "Pistons and Connecting Rods - Install".

2. Remove the setscrews (5) from the connecting rods and then remove the connecting rod caps
(6) from the connecting rods. Discard the setscrews (5).

3. Ensure that all of the lubrication passages are clean and free of debris.

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4. Install upper main bearings (8). The bearing tabs for the upper main bearings must be located in
the correct position in the cylinder block. Lubricate upper main bearings (8) with clean engine
oil.

5. Clean the upper half of the thrust washers and lubricate the upper half of thrust washers. Place
the upper half of the thrust washer in both sides in the recess in the cylinder block of the center
main bearing. The grooves on the thrust washer must be located against the crankshaft.

6. Ensure that the main bearing journals and the connecting rod bearing journals of the crankshaft
are clean. Attach lifting straps and a suitable lifting device in order to position the crankshaft in
the cylinder block. The weight of the crankshaft is approximately 32 kg (70 lb). Do not scratch
any of the finished surfaces on the crankshaft.

Illustration 2 g01154515

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7. Clean the lower main bearings. Install the lower main bearings (9) in the main bearing caps (4)
with the bearing tabs in the correct position. Lubricate the lower main bearing caps with clean
engine oil.

8. Ensure that the locating dowels (10) for the main bearing caps (4) are in the correct position in
the main bearing caps or in the cylinder block.

Illustration 3 g01154511

9. Clean the lower half of the thrust washers (7) and lubricate the lower half of thrust washers .
Place the lower half of the thrust washers (7) in both sides of the center main bearing cap (4).
The grooves on the thrust washer must be located against the crankshaft.

Illustration 4 g00975374

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10. Install the main bearing caps (4) in the position that was marked during the removal process. All
of the bearing tabs for the main bearings should be on the same side. Install the main bearing
cap bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 245 ± 20 N·m (180 ± 14 lb ft).

11. Ensure that the upper connecting rod bearings are centered in the connecting rod. Install the
lower connecting rod bearings in the connecting rod cap. Lubricate the bearing faces with clean
engine oil.
Note: Do not reuse the old setscrews (5) in order to secure the connecting rod cap (6).

Note: Ensure that the etched number on the connecting rod bearing cap matches the etched
number on the connecting rod . Ensure that the etched numbers are on the same side.

12. Install the connecting rod caps (6). Install new setscrews (5) in the connecting rod. Tighten the
setscrews evenly to a torque of 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

13. Tighten the setscrews evenly to a torque of 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

14. Use Tooling (C) to achieve the correct final torque.

Note: If Tooling (C) is not used, place an index mark on each bolt.

15. Turn the setscrews for an additional 120 degrees.

16. Rotate the crankshaft in order to ensure that there is no binding.

Illustration 5 g00975426

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17. Clean the bridge and the face of the cylinder block. Apply a thin bead of Tooling (A) on the
corners of the seat for the bridge. Also apply Tooling (A) around the thread holes in the seat for
the bridge. Use the following steps when you apply Tooling (A) to the cylinder block and the
bridge.

a. Apply a 3.0 mm (0.12 inch) bead of Tooling (A) along the corner of the top recess in the
cylinder block.
Note: The maximum protrusion for the bridge (2) from the outside of the cylinder block is
0.075 mm (0.0029 inch).

b. Install the bridge (2) and the rubber seals, if equipped. The rubber seals will sit higher than
the bridge when the seals are correctly installed. Use a straight edge to line up the bridge
with the face of the cylinder block. Tighten the socket head screws (1) to a torque of 16 N·m
(12 lb ft). Tighten the socket head screws evenly.

c. When the bridge is positioned and the socket head screws have been tightened, inject
Tooling (A) in the groove that is at each end of the bridge. The groove must be completely
filled.

d. When the gasket for the oil pan is removed, damage may occur to the existing seal in the
grooves of the bridge. If the seal is damaged, apply a sufficient amount of Tooling (A) in
order to fill the grooves.

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Illustration 7 g00975364
18. Check the crankshaft end play. Use a prybar to move the crankshaft toward the front of the
engine. Use Tooling (B) to measure the end play between the rear thrust washer and the
crankshaft. The maximum permissible crankshaft end play is 0.51 mm (0.020 inch).

NOTICE
If the crankshaft has been reground or if the crankshaft has
been replaced, the height of the piston above the cylinder block
must be inspected. It is necessary to remove the cylinder head
in order to inspect the height of the piston above the cylinder
block.

19. Check the height of the piston above the top face of the cylinder block. Refer to Testing and
Adjusting, "Piston Height - Inspect".

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a. If necessary, install the cylinder head. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Cylinder
Head - Install".

b. Install the rocker shaft and pushrods. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Rocker
Shaft and Pushrod - Install".

c. Install the housing for the crankshaft rear seal. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Crankshaft
Rear Seal - Install".

d. Install the flywheel housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Flywheel Housing - Remove
and Install".

e. Install the front housing. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Housing (Front) - Install".
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f. If the engine is not equipped with a balancer group, install the engine oil pump. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Install".

g. If the engine is equipped with a balancer group, install the balancer group. Refer to Disassembly
and Assembly, "Balancer Group - Install".

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