1.6L SOHC Engine: Crankshaft: Installation

Fig 1: Crankshaft Main Bearings

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1 - UPPER CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS

2 - THRUST BEARING

3 - LOWER CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS

1. Install the upper main bearing shells (1) with the lubrication groove in the cylinder block. See Fig 1.
2. Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block tab slots.
3. Install lower main bearings (3) into main bearing cap/bed plate. Make certain the bearing tabs are seated into the bed plate slots.
   Fig 2: Bed plate Sealing

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   CAUTION: Do Not get oil on the bed plate mating surface. It will affect the ability of the sealer to seal the bed plate to cylinder block.
4. Oil the bearings and journals and install crankshaft in cylinder block.
   CAUTION: Use only the specified anaerobic sealer on the bed plate or damage may occur to the engine.
5. Apply 1.5-2.0 mm (0.059-0.078 in.) bead of Mopar® Bed Plate Sealant to bed plate as shown. See Fig 2.
6. Install the main bearing/bed plate onto engine block.
   Fig 3: Main Bearing Caps/Bed plate Torque Sequence

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7. Before installing the main bearing cap/bed plate bolts, oil threads with clean engine oil, wipe off any excess oil.
8. Install and finger tighten the main bearing cap bolts.
9. Install and finger tighten the bed plate bolts.
10. Snug the three bed plate bolts at the dowel locations (bolts 11, 17, and 20) to bring the bed plate down to the block. See Fig 3.
11. Snug the remaining main bearing cap/bed plate bolts.
12. Torque the main bearing cap/bed plate bolts to the sequence shown to the following torque: See Fig 3.
    1. Main Bearing Cap Bolts 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.)
    2. Bed plate Bolts 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.)
13. After the main bearing bed plate is installed, check the crankshaft turning torque. The turning torque should not exceed 6 N.m (53 in. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Oil Pump Pick-up Tube

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    1 - FASTENERS

    2 - OIL PUMP PICK-UP

    3 - O-RING

14. Check crankshaft end play (Refer to ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS)  .
15. Install connecting rod bearings and caps. Install new connecting rod bolts and tighten to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn.
16. Install oil pick-up tube (2).
17. Install the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION)  .
18. Install the oil dipstick tube.
19. Install the intake manifold (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION)  .
20. Install the timing chain (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)  .
    Fig 5: Positioning Engine - Removal/Installation

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    1 - SAFETY STRAPS

    2 - CRADLE 6710

    3 - WOODEN BLOCK

    4 - POST KIT ENGINE CRADLE 6848

    5 - PLACE REAR POSTS INTO LOCATING HOLES

21. Install the right engine mount bracket (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET - INSTALLATION) .
22. Remove engine from repair stand and position on Dolly 6135 and Cradle 6710. Install safety straps (1) around the engine to cradle and tighten and lock them into position.
    Fig 6: Rear Crankshaft Seal Installation

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    1 - REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

    2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6926-1 PILOT

    3 - SPECIAL TOOL 6926-2 INSTALLER

    4 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171 DRIVE HANDLE

23. Install the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - INSTALLATION)  .
24. Install flywheel. Install clutch and pressure plate.
25. Install the transaxle to engine.
26. Install the engine assembly (Refer to ENGINE - INSTALLATION)  .