If main bearing oil clearance is not within specification, replace main bearings with oversize bearings. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Replace main bearing cap bolts and tighten to the proper specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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Wiring diagrams Section: Mechanical- Engine Identification
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
- Removal & Installation
- Fuel Pressure Release
- Cooling System Bleeding
- Engine
- Timing Belt
- Valve Adjusters
- Checking Camshaft End Play
- Removal & Installation (left)
- Removal & Installation (right with Vacuum Pump)
- Removal & Installation (right Without Vacuum Pump)
- Oil Pan
- Oil Retention Valves
- Cylinder Head
- Valve Springs
- Valve Stem Oil Seals
- Valve Guides
- Valve Seat
- Valves
- Valve Seat Correction Angles
- Cylinder Block Assembly
- Piston & Rod Assembly
- Fitting Pistons
- Piston Rings
- Rod Bearings
- Crankshaft & Main Bearings
- Thrust Bearing
- Cylinder Block
- Valve Train
- Valve Adjuster Noise
- Valve Adjuster Inspection
- Engine Lubrication System
- Crankcase Capacity
- Oil Pressure
- Oil Pump
- Removal & Disassembly
- Reassembly & Installation
- Torque Specifications
- General Specifications
- Crankshaft, Main Bearings & Connecting Rod Bearings Specifications
- Pistons, Piston Pins & Piston Rings Specifications
- Cylinder Block Specifications
- Engine Valves & Valve Springs Specifications
- Cylinder Head Specifications
- Camshaft Specifications
- Abbreviations
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Adjustments
- Airbag
- Anti-Lock/traction Control
- Application
- Automatic Trans
- Axle Shafts
- Basic Trouble Shooting
- Brakes
- Charging System
- Check Lists
- Computer Relearn
- Cooling Fan
- Cooling System (mechanical)
- Cruise Control Systems
- Diagnostic Connector Locations
- Door Locks & Anti-Theft Systems
- Driveline/axles
- DTC Index
- Electrical
- Electrical Component Locations
- Emission Applications
- Engine
- Engine Performance
- Gauges & Instrument Panels
- General Servicing - All Makes
- Heated Glass/defoggers
- Identification
- Manual & Power Steering
- Manual HVAC System
- Manual Trans
- MAP Guidelines
- Mechanical
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Metric Conversions
- Mirrors
- Oem General Information
- Procedures
- Removal & Installation
- Restraints
- Seats
- Sensor Range Charts
- Specifications
- Starter
- Steering
- Steering Column
- Steering Column Switches
- Sun Roof/t-Top/convertible Top
- Suspension Front
- Suspension Rear
- Testing & Diagnostics
- Theory & Operation
- Timing Belt
- Traction Control Disable
- Transmission
- Wheel Alignment
- Windows
- Wiper/washer Systems
- Wiring Diagrams - Engine Performance