Figure 6-25. Checking flywheel housing and flywheel for runout.

MEC 4320-240-15/6-25

Figure 6-25. Checking flywheel housing and flywheel for runout.

(3) Check the clearance between the crankshaft

(6) An alternate method of checking bearing

bearing journals and bearings with Plastigage as

clearance is as follows:

(a) Oil bearing and bearing journal with engine

(4) Clearance must be between .0024 and .0044

oil.

inch. If the clearance is not within these limits, replace

the bearings and recheck the clearance.

(b) Position a strip of 0.0044 inch feeler gauge,

inch long, on the bearing cap.

(5)

Check the remaining bearing-to-bearing

journal clearances and replace bearings as necessary.

screws and lockwashers. Tighten the screws to 10-12 ft-

lbs. of torque.

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