Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1291

9 - 42 ENGINE - 3.7L
CRANKSHAFT (Continued)
(7) Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making
sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location,
Torque the bolts in the sequence shown (Fig. 35).
• Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bed-
plate contacts the block.
• Tighten bolts 1A–1J to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
• Tighten bolts 1–8 to 7 N·m (5 ft. lbs.)
• Turn bolts 1–8 an additional 90°.
• Tighten bolts A–E 27 N·m ( 20 ft. lbs.).
(8) Measure crankshaft end play.
Fig. 35 BEDPLATE TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
(9) Install the connecting rods and measure side
clearance(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(10) Install oil pump(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install the engine(Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
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