Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1248

O-RING INDICATES DOWEL LOCA-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 70 Main Bearing Caps/Bedplate Torque
Sequence
(9) Install main bearing bedplate to engine block
bolts (11 thru 20), with baffle studs in positions 12,
13 and 16 and torque each bolt to 30 N·m (22 ft. lbs.)
in sequence shown in (Fig. 70).
(10) After the main bearing bedplate is installed,
check the crankshaft turning torque. The turning
torque should not exceed 5.6 N·m (50 in. lbs.).
(11) Install oil pump. If crankshaft end play is to
be checked refer to service procedures in this section.
(12) Install crankshaft sprocket.
(13) Install oil filter adapter and filter. Refer to
procedure outlined in this section.
OIL FILTER ADAPTER
REMOVE AND INSTALL
Ensure O-ring is in the groove on adapter. Align
roll pin into engine block and tighten assembly to 80
N·m (60 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 71).
Fig. 71 Engine Oil Filter Adapter to Engine Block
OIL FILTER
REMOVE AND INSTALL
CAUTION: When servicing the oil filter (Fig. 72)
avoid deforming the filter, install tool band strap
TION OIL
LOCATING ROLL
PIN
ADAPTER OF ENGINE FRONT FILTER
against the seam at the base of the filter. The seam,
joining the can to the base is reinforced by the
base plate.
(1) Turn counterclockwise to remove.
OIL FILTER LOCATE WRENCH BAND AT (2) To install, lubricate new filter gasket. Check BASE OF FILTER
filter mounting surface. The surface must be smooth,
flat and free of debris or old pieces of rubber. Screw
filter on until gasket contacts base. Tighten to 21
N·m (15 ft. lbs.).
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove Timing Belt. Refer to Timing Belt Sys-
tem, in this section.
(3) Remove Oil Pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal in
this section.
(4) Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool
6793 and insert C4685–C2 (Fig. 73).
Fig. 73 Crankshaft Sprocket—Removal
(5) Remove oil pick-up tube.
2.0L DOHC ENGINE
SPECIAL TOOL 6793
Fig. 72 Engine Oil Filter
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OIL FILTER WRENCH