Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 812

FASTENER LENGTH OIL PUMP ASSEM- SEAL TORQUE BLY
25 mm (.984 INCH) 10 N·m (88 IN. LBS.)
55 mm (2.165 INCH) 15 N·m (130 IN. LBS.)
60 mm (2.362 INCH) 83 N·m (61 FT. LBS.)
9 - 76 2.5L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt. Refer to procedure in this
section.
(3) Remove crankshaft sprocket and key.
(4) Pry out the front seal with a flat tip screw-
driver. Cover the end of the screwdriver with a shop
towel.
CAUTION: Be careful not to nick or damage crank-
shaft flange surface or oil pump housing bore.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install front crankshaft seal into oil pump
housing using Special Tool MD-998717 (Fig. 65).
(2) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft is supported in four main bearings.
All upper bearing shells in the crankcase have oil
grooves. All lower bearing shells in stalled in the
monoblock main bearing cap are plain. Crankshaft
end play is controlled by thrust washers on the num-
ber three main bearing journal.
GASKET
Fig. 66 Crankshaft and Cylinder Block
BEARINGS THRUST MAIN (2 PAIRS) ING (GROOVED) UPPER BEARING BEAR- LOCK CAP
Fig. 65 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front mounted oil pump assembly and
gasket (Fig. 66) and (Fig. 67).
MONOB- CASE SEAL
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