John Deere 6101 — Install Crankshaft
Installation · Crankshaft and main bearings
For the John Deere 6101, from the John Deere service manual.
Applies to: John Deere 6101
Before you start
- Do not use pneumatic wrench to tighten main bearing cap screws
- Crankshaft is heavy; plan proper lifting procedure
Procedure
- Position crankshaft onto main bearings using a hoist and lift sling.
- Dip main bearing cap screws in clean engine oil; oil the bearing inserts.
- Install bearing caps with recesses and tabs aligned in matching order.
- Pry crankshaft rearward then forward to align thrust bearing flanges.
- Tighten No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 cap screws to 68 N·m; hand tighten No. 5.
- Gently pry crankshaft to align thrust washers on No. 5 main bearing.
- Tighten all main bearing cap screws to 285 N·m (210 lb-ft); turn crankshaft by hand.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Main bearing cap screws 285 N·m (210 lb-ft)
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Source: John Deere service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.