Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual |
The crankshaft (6303) is supported on the bottom of the cylinder block (6010) by five steel-backed, over-plated, copper-lead crankshaft main bearings (6333). The No. 3 bearing insert limits crankshaft end play and absorbs thrust loads applied to the crankshaft ends.