>> C << Bearing Cap/Bearing Cap Bolt Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the bearing caps so that the arrow points to the timing belt side.
- Before installing the bearing cap bolts, check that the shank length of each bolt meets the limit. If it exceeds the limit, replace the bolt.
Limit (A): 71.1 mm (2.79 inches)
- Apply engine oil to the threaded portion and bearing surface of the bolt.
- Tighten the bolts to 25 +/- 2 N.m (18 +/- 1 ft-lb) in the tightening sequence shown.
- Make a paint mark on the head of each bolt.
- Make a paint mark on the bearing cap at the position 90 degree angle from the paint mark made on the bolt in the direction of tightening the bolt.CAUTION:
- If the bolt is overtightened, loosen the bolt completely and then retighten it by repeating the tightening procedure from step 4.
- If the bolt is turned less than 90 degree angle, proper fastening performance may not be achieved. Be sure to turn the bolt exactly 90 degree angle.
- Turn each bolt 90 degree angle in the tightening sequence specified in step 4, and make sure that the paint marks on the bolt and cap are aligned.
- Make sure that the crankshaft turns smoothly and the end play is correct. If the end play exceeds the limit, replace the number 3 crankshaft bearings.
Standard value: 0.05 - 0.25 mm (0.002 - 0.009 inch)
Limit: 0.40 mm (0.0015 inch)