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Section 54 (Engine - 5.9L): Crankshaft: Installation

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  1. Clean Gasket Maker residue and sealant from the cylinder block and rear cap mating surface. Do this before applying the Mopar® Gasket Maker and the installation of rear cap.
  2. Lightly oil the new upper seal lips with engine oil.
  3. Install the new upper rear bearing oil seal with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
  4. Position the crankshaft into the cylinder block.
  5. Lightly oil the new lower seal lips with engine oil.
  6. Install the new lower rear bearing oil seal into the bearing cap with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
  7. Apply 5 mm (0.20 in) drop of Mopar® Gasket Maker, 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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Application To Rear Main Bearing Cap
    G02657157Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. 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 2 times for proper engagement.
  9. 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.
  10. Install oil pump (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP-INSTALLATION ).
  11. Install the timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)-INSTALLATION ).
  12. Install the vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER-INSTALLATION ).
  13. Position the connecting rods onto the crankshaft and install the rod bearing caps. Tighten the nuts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
  14. Apply Mopar® 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 until a small amount is squeezed out. Withdraw nozzle and wipe excess sealant off the oil pan seal groove.
  15. Install new front crankshaft oil seal (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL-FRONT-INSTALLATION ).
  16. Immediately install the oil pan (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN-INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Bearing Cap To Block Joint
    G02657158Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  17. If the transmission was removed, install the transmission. Refer to appropriate TRANSMISSION article. .
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