Installation - Chrysler 300M Service Manual

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CRANKSHAFT (Continued)
Fig. 61 MAIN BEARING CAP IDENTIFICATION
CAUTION: With a forged steel crankshaft it is
important that the final paper or cloth polish after
any journal regrind be in the same direction as nor-
mal rotation in the engine.
1 - MAIN CAP BOLT - VERTICAL
2 - MAIN CAP
3 - MAIN BEARING - LOWER
4 - MAIN BEARING - UPPER
Fig. 62 ENGINE BLOCK AND CRANKSHAFT

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
INGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(1) Install crankshaft main bearings (Fig. 63).
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANK-
SHAFT MAIN BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(2) Install the crankshaft to cylinder block. (Fig.
62)
(3) Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel.
Lubricate and install the front thrust washer by roll-
ing the washer onto the machined shelf between the
No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust
surface (Fig. 64).
(4) Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel.
Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by roll-
ing the washer onto the machined shelf between the
No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust
surface.
5 - CYLINDER BLOCK
6 - MAIN CAP BOLT - HORIZONTAL
7 - CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER
8 - CRANKSHAFT
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