Upper Seal-Crankshaft Installed
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the cylinder block mating surfaces before oil seal installation. Check for burrs at the oil hole on the cylinder block mating surface to rear cap.
- Lightly oil the new upper seal lips with engine oil. To allow ease of installation of the seal, loosen at least the two main bearing caps forward of the rear bearing cap.
- Rotate the new upper seal into the cylinder block, being careful not to shave or cut the outer surface of the seal. To ensure proper installation, use the installation tool provided with the kit. Install the new seal with the white paint facing toward the rear of the engine.
- Install the new lower rear bearing oil seal into the bearing cap with the white paint facing toward the rear of the engine.
- Apply 5 mm (0.20 in.) drop of Mopar® Gasket Maker, or equivalent, on each side of the rear main bearing cap (Figure). DO NOT over-apply sealant or allow the sealant to contact the rubber seal. Assemble bearing cap to cylinder block immediately after sealant application. Be sure the white paint faces toward the rear of the engine.
- 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.
- Install the rear main bearing cap with cleaned and oiled cap bolts. Alternately tighten ALL cap bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install oil pump (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP-INSTALLATION ).
- Apply Mopar® GEN II Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent, at bearing cap-to-block joint to provide cap-to-block and oil pan sealing (Figure). Apply enough sealant until a small amount is squeezed out. Withdraw nozzle and wipe excess sealant off the oil pan seal groove.
- Immediately install the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN-INSTALLATION ).