SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 24
5.0l / 305 cid / 5.7l / 350 cid ENGINES
c. Install the bearing in the connecting rod and cap.
d. Install the bearing cap. Bearing cap MUST be torqued to specification in order to
ensure proper reading. Variations in torque affect the compression of the plastic
gauge.
e. Evenly,and in a two pass sequence, torque nuts to 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) on first pass.
Then, torque nuts an additional 55 degrees angular torque.
NOTICE
Do not rotate the crankshaft while the gauging plastic is between the bearing and
journal.
f.
Remove the bearing cap and use the scale on the gauging plastic envelope to mea-
sure the gauging plastic width at the widest point.
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7.
If the clearance exceeds specifications, select a new, correct size bearing and remea-
sure the clearance.
NOTE: Be sure to check what size bearing is being removed in order to determine proper
replacement size bearing. If clearance cannot be brought to within specifications, the
crankpin will have to be ground undersize. If the crankpin is already at maximum undersize,
replace crankshaft.
8.
Coat the bearing surface with oil.
Install the rod cap.
9.
10.
Evenly,and in a two pass sequence, torque nuts to 20 lb-ft (27 Nm) on first pass. Then,
torque nuts an additional 55 degrees angular torque.
11.
12.
When all connecting rod bearings have been installed, tap each rod lightly (parallel to
the crankpin) to ensure clearance.
Measure all connecting rod side clearances (see “Specifications”) between connecting
rod caps as shown.
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