Engine Component Description: Crankshaft
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The crankshaft is a forged steel design with four main bearings. Crankshaft thrust is controlled by the number three main bearing. The crankshaft position reluctor wheel is pressed onto the rear of the crankshaft in front of the rear main journal. The crankshaft is internally balanced with an integral oil pump drive machined into the nose in front of the front main journal.