PLATE AS 2985901 - Caterpillar

Installation Procedure
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part Number Part Description Qty
A 2P-5518 Bearing Tool 1
B 8T-5096 Dial Indicator Group 1
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Note: Place clean engine oil on the crankshaft main bearings prior to assembly. Ensure that the tabs on the back side of the crankshaft main bearings fit in the grooves of the crankshaft main bearing caps and the cylinder block.
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Use Tooling (A) and install the upper halves of the crankshaft main bearings in the cylinder block. Do not put oil on the back of the crankshaft main bearing.
Install the lower halves of the crankshaft main bearings in crankshaft main bearing caps (2). Do not put oil on the back of the crankshaft main bearing.
Crankshaft main bearing caps should be installed with the part number toward the front of the engine. Crankshaft main bearing caps are to be identified by stamped numbers 1 through 7 that are located on the bottom surface of the bearing cap. The thrust plate is used on the number 6 main bearing.
Place crankshaft main bearing caps (2) in position on the cylinder block. Place clean engine oil or Molylube on the bolt threads and the washer face. Install bolts (1).
Tighten each bolt (1) to a torque of 95 5 N m (70 4 lb ft). Tighten each bolt (1) for an additional 90 5 degrees (1/4 turn).
Check the end play of the crankshaft with Tooling (B). The end play must be 0.21 - 0.60 mm (0.008 - 0.024 inch). End By:
Install the engine oil pump. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Engine Oil Pump - Install".