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Engine Block: Crankshaft: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Thrust Washer Installation
GC0082855Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1 - CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER
CAUTION:

Main bearings are select fit. Refer to BEARING(S), CRANKSHAFT, MAIN  in this service information for proper bearing selections.

CAUTION:

When installing the crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.

NOTE:

Apply sealant to the tone wheel retaining screws prior to installation.

  1. Lubricate upper main bearing halves with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the crankshaft tone wheel. Tighten the mounting screws to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.)
  3. Position crankshaft in cylinder block.
  4. Install the thrust washers (1).
    Fig 2: Bedplate Sealant
    GC0083534Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
    2 - SEALANT
    3 - SEALANT
    CAUTION:

    The bedplate to cylinder block mating surface must be coated with Mopar® Engine RTV sealant prior to installation. Failure to do so will cause severe oil leaks.

    NOTE:

    Make sure that the bedplate and cylinder block sealing surfaces are clean and free of oil or other contaminants. Contaminants on the sealing surfaces may cause main bearing distortion and/or oil leaks.

  5. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.100 inch) bead of Mopar® Engine RTV sealant to the cylinder block-to-bedplate mating surface (2, 3) as shown in illustration.
    Fig 3: Bedplate Tightening Sequence With Stud & Dowel Location
    GC0083535Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Coat the crankshaft main bearing journals with clean engine oil and position the bedplate onto the cylinder block.
    NOTE:

    Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

  7. Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
    • Hand tighten bolts 1D, 1G and 1F  until the bedplate contacts the block.
    • Tighten bolts 1A - 1J  to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.)
    • Tighten bolts 1 - 8  to 7 N.m (5 ft. lbs.)
    • Turn bolts 1 - 8  an additional 90°.
    • Tighten bolts A - E  27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
  8. Measure crankshaft end play.
  9. Install the connecting rods and measure side clearance. Refer to Engine/Engine Block/ROD, Piston and Connecting - Standard Procedure .
  10. Install oil pump. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, INSTALLATION, 3.7L .
  11. Install the engine. Refer to INSTALLATION, 3.7L .
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