Cylinder Block Main Oil Gallery Plugs
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Excessive use of brake parts cleaner to clean threads in block could cause #5 main bearing failure.
- Use Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner (or equivalent) sparingly to clean plug and block.
- Coat plug threads with Mopar® Thread Sealant (or equivalent).
- Install plug (2). The plug (2) is correctly installed when it is protruding 1 mm to flush with the block boss face (1).