Service Manual

7. Check crankshaft end float (Fig. 74):
A. Install the dial indicator, using tools
TOR 80110G1, TOR 80504 A1 and A2.
B. End float must be between 0.07 and 0.32 mm.
NOTE: For choice of half-washer thickness see
Crankshaft in the Identification and Specifications
section.
8. Apply a thin coat of Formetanch or Permatex No. 2
sealant to surface of block where bearing cap will mate
(Fig. 73, Item a).
9. Install the two new side seals (Fig. 75, Item 3) to no. 1
main bearing cap.
10. Using a bolt and washer (Item 5), attach tool 80153
fitted with shims A2 to no. 1 main bearing cap (Item 4).
11. Adjust the height (x) of the shims.
x = 0.5 mm above flat on side of rear main cap
12. Oil the shims and the housing.
IMPORTANT: To avoid stretching the side seals, fit
the cap as follows:
A. Engage it in its housing at 45°.
B. Straighten it.
C. Lower it slowly.
D. Tighten the two bearing cap bolts (Item 6) finger
tight.
E. Remove the capscrew securing the tool to the
main bearing cap and withdraw the tool horizontally.
Figure 74
Figure 75
TOR 80153A1
A2
TOR 80110G1
TOR 80504 A1-A2
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