Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1033

9 - 106 ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
CRANKSHAFT (Continued)
Fig. 40 Crankshaft Journal Measurements
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING LOCATION
The crankshaft is supported in five main bearings.
All upper and lower bearing shells in the crankcase
have oil grooves and holes (Fig. 41). Crankshaft end
play is controlled by a flanged bearing on the number
three main bearing journal.
Fig. 41 Main Bearing Identification
1 - OIL GROOVE
2 - MAIN BEARINGS
3 - OIL HOLE
(1) Install the main bearing upper shells with the
lubrication groove and oil hole in the engine block
(Fig. 42).
(2) Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil
hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block
tab slots.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling crank-
shaft. Tone wheel damage can occur if crankshaft is
mis-handled.
Fig. 42 Installing Main Bearing Upper Shell
1 - LUBRICATION GROOVES
2 - OIL HOLES
CAUTION: Do not get oil on the bedplate mating
surface. It will affect the sealer ability to seal the
bedplate to cylinder block.
(3) Oil the bearings and journals. Install crank-
shaft in engine block.
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 Bed Plate Sealant to the bed plate as shown
in (Fig. 43).
Fig. 43 BEDPLATE SEALING
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