Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 775

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 73 Rear Crankshaft Seal—Installation
CRANKSHAFT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Crankshaft can not be removed when
engine is in vehicle.
(1) Remove oil filter and oil pan. Refer to proce-
dure outlined in this section.
(2) Remove Timing Belt Cover, Timing Belt and
Oil Pump. Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(3) Remove Balance Shafts Assembly. Refer to pro-
cedure outlined in this section.
(4) Remove all main bearing cap bedplate bolts
from the engine block. Refer to procedure outlined in
this section.
(5) Using a mallet gently tap the bedplate loose
from the engine block dowel pins.
CAUTION: Do not pry up on one side of the bed-
plate. Damage may occur to cylinder block to bed-
plate alignment and thrust bearing.
(6) Bedplate should be removed evenly from the
cylinder block dowel pins to prevent damage to the
dowel pins and thrust bearing.
(7) Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Do not
damage the main bearings or journals when remov-
ing the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 74 Installing Main Bearing Upper Shell
(1) Install the main bearing shells with the lubri-
cation groove in the cylinder block (Fig. 74).
(2) Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil
hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block
tab slots.
CAUTION: Do not get oil on the bedplate mating
surface. It will may effect the sealer ability to seal
the bedplate to cylinder block.
(3) Oil the bearings and journals. Install crank-
shaft.
CAUTION: Use only the specified anaerobic sealer
on the bedplate or damage may occur to the
engine.
(4) Apply 1.5 to 2.0 mm (0.059 to 0.078 in.) bead of
Mopar Torque Cure Gasket Maker to cylinder block
as shown in (Fig. 75).
(5) Install lower main bearings into main bearing
cap/bedplate. Make certain the bearing tabs are
seated into the bedplate slots. Install the main bear-
ing/bedplate into engine block.
(6) Before installing the bolts the threads should
be oiled with clean engine oil, wipe off any excess oil.
(7) Install main bearing bedplate to engine block
bolts 11, 17 and 20 finger tight. Tighten this bolts
down together until the bedplate contacts the cylin-
der block. Then torque these bolts to 28 N·m (20 ft.
lbs.).
(8) Install main bearing bedplate to engine block
bolts (1 thru 10) and torque each bolt to 41 N·m (30
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