Installation - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

LH
CRANKSHAFT (Continued)
(8) Remove timing chain cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN COVER -
REMOVAL).
(9) Remove primary timing chain (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove crankshaft sprocket (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove crankshaft rear oil seal retainer
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANK-
SHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER - REMOVAL).
(13) Remove structural windage tray (Fig. 49).
(14) Turn crankshaft until connecting rod cap to be
removed is accessible.
NOTE: Connecting rod bearing caps are not inter-
changeable and should be marked before removing
to ensure correct reassembly.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch
to mark connecting rods. Damage to connecting
rod could occur.
(15) Mark connecting rod bearing cap positions
using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool.
(16) Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Use care
to prevent damage to the crankshaft bearing sur-
faces.
CAUTION: Care should be taken not to damage the
fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces or damage
to the engine may occur.
(17) Remove main bearing cap bolts and tie bolts
(Fig. 50).
(18) Remove main bearing caps (Fig. 50).
CAUTION: When removing crankshaft, use care not
to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft
(19) Remove crankshaft from cylinder block (Fig.
51).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Upper and lower bearing halves are NOT
interchangeable.
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT
BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
CHAIN AND
CHAIN AND
1 - STRUCTURAL WINDAGE TRAY
1 - TIE BOLTS
2 - TIE BOLTS
(1) Lubricate upper main bearing halves with
engine oil (Fig. 52).
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not
to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
(2) Install crankshaft (Fig. 51).
NOTE: Make sure that the coated and oil groove
side of crankshaft thrust washer faces the crank-
shaft thrust surface.
MAIN
Fig. 49 Windage Tray
Fig. 50 Main Bearing Cap Identification
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 43