Service manual

Measuring Connecting Rod Bearing Side
Clearance
1. Insert a feeler gage between the connecting rod
caps and measure the connecting rod side
clearance. Refer to
Engine Mechanical
Specifications (5.0 L)
or Engine Mechanical
Specifications (5.7 L)
.
2. The connecting rod side clearances may also be
measured with a dial indicator set.
Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and
Inspection
SIE-ID = 194518
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in
Cautions and Notices.
1. Clean the crankshaft balancer in cleaning solvent.
2. Dry the crankshaft balancer with compressed air.
3. Inspect the crankshaft balancer for the following:
• Worn or damaged bolt hole threads (1)
• Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber (2)
between the hub and outer ring
• Loose or improperly installed balance
weights (3)
A properly installed balance weight should be
installed until flush or below flush with the
face of the crankshaft balancer.
• Worn or damaged keyway (4)
Important: A crankshaft front oil sealing surface with
excessive scoring, grooves, rust, or other damage
must be replaced.
• Worn, grooved, or damaged crankshaft front
oil sealing surface
Minor imperfections on the crankshaft balancer
crankshaft front oil seal surface may be
removed with a polishing compound or fine
grade emery cloth.
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Engine Engine Mechanical - 5.0L and 5.7L 6-65
2002 - Unit Repair (May 25, 2001)