Thrust bearing is located on No. 5 (rear) main bearing. Replace thrust bearing if crankshaft end play is not within specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN &…

1. Ensure main bearing caps are marked or location and direction of installation before removing from cylinder                block.…

1. Ensure connecting rod and connecting rod cap are marked with corresponding cylinder number before removing. 2. Use Plastigage to check rod bearing clearance. Apply…

1. Ring end gap should be measured with piston ring positioned in cylinder bore at area where no piston ring wear         …

1. Measure piston diameter 1.68″ (42.7 mm) below lower land of oil ring at 90 degree angle to piston pin. Replace         …

1. Ensure connecting rod and connecting rod cap are marked with corresponding cylinder number before removing.      If removing piston from connecting rod, remove…

1. Ensure roller rotates smoothly and without excessive play. Measure valve lifter outside diameter and valve lifter          bore diameter in cylinder…

For disassembly and reassembly of rocker arm assembly, see ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY & PUSH ROD under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.

1. Ensure valve stem diameter and valve margin are within specification. See VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS table              under ENGINE…

Check valve seat width and runout. See Fig. 133 and Fig. 134 . Grind valve seat if not within specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under…