Title: Identify the main bearings for wear patterns and damage.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology II (20107-II) > Section: Diesel Engines: Servicing the Engine Block

Identification should include

- performing a visual inspection of the bearings
- installing bearings and checking with micrometers and Plastigauge
- using a dial indicator to check end play
- correcting end play, if necessary.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is there a multistep torquing sequence for crankshaft bearings?
- How is excessive crankshaft end play corrected?