TM-9-2320-365-34-2 LMTV Direct Maintenance Manual M1078 Series - Volume 2 Download
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TM 9-2320-365-34-2  e. Installation.  CAUTION  • Ensure main bearing tabs engage grooves in block and cap. Permanent damage to engine could occur  if bearings are not properly installed. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.  • Ensure new bearings are installed as a matched set to each corresponding journal and cap. Permanent  damage could occur if bearings are not from same set. Failure to comply may result in damage to  equipment.  NOTE  Number six bearing is crankshaft thrust bearing. Upper (or block) half of main bearings two, three, five,  and six are slotted for oil flow to connecting rod bearings. Ensure no oil is allowed on back of bearings.  (1) Install thrust bearing (1) in No. 6 journal of cylinder block  (2).  (2) Install other half of thrust bearing (1) in No. 6 crankshaft  main bearing cap (3).  (3) Perform step (1) for six remaining main bearing halves  in journals of cylinder block (2).  (4) Perform step (2) for six remaining main bearing halves  in corresponding crankshaft main bearing caps (3).  CAUTION  Do not get oil on backs of main bearing  halves. Failure to comply may result in  damage to equipment.  (5) Lubricate face of all main bearing halves (1) in cylinder  block (2).  (6) Lubricate face of main bearings (1) in crankshaft main  bearing caps (3).  20-37