496
CID (8.1L)
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
d. Remove the bearing cap and using the scale on the gauging plastic envelope, mea-
sure the gauging plastic width the widest point as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn the crankshaft with the gauging plastic installed.
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7.
If the clearance exceeds specifications, select a new, correct size bearing and measure
the clearance.
Be sure to check what size bearing is being removed in order to determine proper replace-
ment size bearing. If clearance cannot be brought to within specifications, the crankshaft
journal will have to be ground undersize. If the crankshaft journal is already at maximum
undersize, replace crankshaft.
8.
Coat the bearing surface with oil. Install the rod cap and torque nuts 22 lb-ft. Then tighten
an additional 90 degrees.
9.
When all connecting rod bearings have been installed, tap each rod lightly (parallel to
the crankpin) .
10.
Using feeler gauges, measure all connecting rod side clearances between connecting
rod caps.
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