Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 815

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CHECKING CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Mount a dial indicator to front of engine, locat-
ing probe on nose of crankshaft (Fig. 71).
(2) Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its
travel.
(3) Zero the dial indicator.
Fig. 71 Crankshaft End Play—Typical
(4) Move crankshaft all the way to the front and
read the dial indicator. Refer to (Fig. 72) for specifi-
cation.
Fig. 72 Crankshaft Specifications
REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL AND RETAINER
INSTALLATION
(1) Install rear crankshaft oil seal in housing with
Special Tool MD998718 (Fig. 73).
(2) Apply (Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-
ant or equivalent) to oil seal housing (Fig. 74) per
procedure detailed in form-in-place gasket section in
Standard Service Procedures.
(3) Apply light coating of engine oil to the entire
circumference of oil seal lip.
Fig. 73 Install Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
(4) Install seal assembly on cylinder block and
tighten bolts to 11 N·m (96 in. lbs.)
Fig. 74 Apply Sealant to Oil Seal Housing
OIL FILTER
CAUTION: When servicing the oil filter (Fig. 75)
avoid deforming the filter can by installing the
remove/install tool band strap against the can-to-
base lockseam. The lockseam joining the can to the
base is reinforced by the base plate.
(1) Turn counter clockwise to remove.
(2) To install, lubricate new filter gasket. Screw fil-
ter on until gasket contacts base. Tighten to 14 N·m
(10 ft.lbs.).
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
(2) Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(3) Remove Timing Belt. Refer to procedure in this
section.
(4) Remove bolts that attach oil pump to block
(Fig. 76).
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MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE SEALANT