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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 22888-D Side Bearing Remover Kit
    • J 41222 Crankshaft Gear Installer

Inspection Procedure

Inspect for the following conditions:

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  • Crankshaft for cracks
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  • Crankshaft main bearing surfaces for wear
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  • Crankshaft thrust washer surfaces for excessive wear
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  • Crankshaft timing gear for chipped or broken teeth
  • Measurement Procedure

    Important: Replace the crankshaft or the main bearing inserts, or both, to obtain the proper clearances.


      Object Number: 736641  Size: SH
    1. Measure the crankshaft bearing journals.
    2. • No. 4 crankshaft main bearing journal: 81.875-81.895 mm (3.2234-3.2242 in)
      • If the bearing journal diameter is less than 81.845 mm (3.222 in), the bearing journal must be replaced.
      • All other crankshaft main bearing journals 81.905-81.925 mm (3.2246-3.2254 in)
      • If the bearing journal diameter is less than 81.859 mm (3.223 in), the bearing journal must be replaced.

      Object Number: 736643  Size: SH
    3. Measure the crankshaft for runout.
    4. • Mount the crankshaft between centers or on V blocks and check.
      • Run out should not exceed 0.45 mm (0.0177 in)

      Object Number: 736645  Size: SH
    5. Measure the crankshaft connecting rod bearing journals at two different points on the journal.
    6. • Connecting rod bearing journals should be: 72.902-72.922 mm (2.8702-2.8709 in)
      • If the crankshaft does not meet specifications, it should be replaced.

    Installation Procedure

    1. Install the J 22888-D on the crankshaft timing gear.
    2. Install the crankshaft timing gear to the crankshaft.

    3. Object Number: 736652  Size: SH

      Important: When installing the crankshaft timing gear, make sure that the timing mark is facing away from the cylinder block.

    4. Using the J 41222 , install the crankshaft timing gear onto the crankshaft.