Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1246

MAIN BED PLATE ASSEMBLY POSITION CRANKSHAFT CONNECTING BEARING SOR (CPS) SEN- BEARINGS CAP/ PISTON AND CONNECT- ROD ING ROD ASSEMBLY
INDICATES DOWEL LOCA-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CRANKSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove oil filter and adapter from bedplate.
(2) Remove oil pan.
(3) Remove crankshaft sprocket and oil pump both
procedures outlined in this section.
(4) Remove all main bearing cap and bedplate
bolts from the engine block (Fig. 66).
Fig. 66 Bedplate Bolts
(5) Using a mallet tap the bedplate loose from the
engine block dowel pins.
O-RING BOLT SEAL NIPPLE OIL FILTER ADAPTER THRUST
TION
BEARINGS UPPER (GROOVED) BEARING
OF ENGINE FRONT
CAUTION: Do not pry up on one side of the bed-
plate. Damage may occur to cylinder block and bed-
plate alignment.
(6) Bedplate should be removed evenly from the
cylinder block dowel pins.
(7) Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Be sure
not to damage the main bearings or journals when
removing the crankshaft.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS LOCATION
The crankshaft is supported in five main bearings.
All upper bearing shells in the crankcase have oil
grooves. All lower bearing shells installed in the (bed-
plate) main bearing cap are plain. Crankshaft end
play is controlled by a flanged bearing on the number
three main bearing journal (Fig. 67).
NOTE: The upper and lower main Bearing shells
are Not interchangeable. The lower shells have a
revised tab to prevent improper installation.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNALS INSPECTION
The crankshaft journals should be checked for
excessive wear, taper and scoring. Limits of taper or
out-of-round on any crankshaft journals should be
SEAL OIL
2.0L DOHC ENGINE
PASSAGE O-RING
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