• REMOVAL (FIGURE 2-28) Camshaft bearings can be replaced while engine is disassembled for overhaul. 1. With camshaft and crankshaft removed, drive camshaft rear plug…

The 6.2L has a forged steel carburized camshaft for durability. (Figure 2-27). There are 5 bearing journals which position and support the camshaft. The camshaft…

The 6.2L damper is made of nodular iron. It is press-fit assembled to the front end of the crankshaft and bolted on. (Figure 2-26). The…

The connecting rod bearings are of the precision insert type and do not utilize shims for adjustment. DO NOT INTERCHANGE RODS OR ROD CAPS. If…

Main bearings are of the precision insert type and do not utilize shims for adjustment. If clearances are found to be excessive, a new bearing…

REMOVAL 1. Remove oil pan. 2. Remove the rear main bearing cap. 3. Remove rear main bearing insert and old seal. 4. Clean bearing cap…

Tools are available to provide a means of correcting engine rear main bearing upper seal leaks without the necessity of removing the crankshaft. The procedure…

The crankshaft rear main seal is an asbestos “ rope” seal. A slot is machined the bearing at the rear which bleeds off excess oil.…

The 6.2L crankshaft (Figure 2-20) is made of nodular iron with deep rolled fillets. Nodular iron, also called ductile iron, is one of three common…

INSTALLATION 1. Install the connecting rod bolt guide hose over rod bolt threads. 2. Lightly coat pistons, rings and cylinder walls with light engine oil.…