6-11. CRANKSHAFT AND FLYWHEEL (CONT)Location/ItemActionRemarksCAUTIONEquipment damage could occur if bearing caps or shells are not returned to their originalpositions. Follow directions noted during disassembly.NOTEWhen a new or reground crankshaft is installed, ALL new main and connecting rod (upper andlower) bearing shells and new thrust washers must also be installed.43. Main bear-Install shells in their original positions. EnsureUpper main bearinging shellsthat bearing tangs fit into grooves in bearingshells have oil(upper)supports.grooves.WARNINGMake sure that hoists and other lifting equipment are in good repair and of sufficient capacity tosafely handle loads without injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Securely attach liftingequipment to crankshaft. Before lifting, be sure load is balanced.44. CrankshaftApply clean MIL-L-2104 oil toall crankshaft journals. Lowercrankshaft in place with a suit-able lifting device equipped withheavy rope or a sling, so thattiming marks on crankshafttiming gear and idler gear match.6-106
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