Section 52 (Engine - 3.9L): Crankshaft: Installation
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- Lightly oil the new upper seal lips with engine oil.
- Install the new upper rear bearing oil seal with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
- Position the crankshaft into the cylinder block.
- Lightly oil the new lower seal lips with engine oil.
- Install the new lower rear bearing oil seal into the bearing cap with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
- Apply 5 mm (0.20 in.) drop of Loctite 518, or equivalent, on each side of the rear main bearing cap (Fig 1 ). DO NOT over-apply sealant or allow the sealant to contact the rubber seal. Assemble bearing cap to cylinder block immediately after sealant application.
- To align the bearing cap, use cap slot, alignment dowel, and cap bolts. DO NOT remove excess material after assembly. DO NOT strike rear cap more than two times for proper engagement.
- Clean and oil all cap bolts. Install all main bearing caps. Install all cap bolts and alternately tighten to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install oil pump (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP-INSTALLATION ).
- Apply Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent, at bearing cap-to-block joint to provide cap-to-block and oil pan sealing (Fig 2 ). Apply enough sealant so that a small amount is squeezed out. Withdraw nozzle and wipe excess sealant off the oil pan seal groove.
- Install new front crankshaft oil seal (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL-FRONT-INSTALLATION ).
- Immediately install the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN-INSTALLATION ).
- Install new rear oil seal (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL-REAR-INSTALLATION ).