bnamunds Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 In the middle of a 2.5 Petrol (17H model engine) rebuild, and I'm going to install the crankshaft soon but I am confused which way the thrust bearings should be inserted on the middle crankshaft bearing. The manual says "install the thrust washers so the notches face the bearing." Which bearing? Does that mean the notches in the thrust washers should face towards each other, i.e. towards the engine block and the crankshaft bearing shell or should they face away from each other, i.e. towards the crankshaft? I thought it made sense that the notches in the thrust washers should face away from each others because that is the face that will rub against the turning crankshaft. Thanks for the assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 As I understand it, you are correct. Those notches are to allow oil to pass into the bearing surface therfore they should face outwards away from the main bearing housing they sit in so that the notched side is in contact with the rotating crankshaft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnamunds Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Perfect, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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