Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1378

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CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS (Continued)
tapered journal, bent connecting rod or foreign
material trapped between the insert and cap or
rod.
Fig. 53 Measuring Bearing Clearance with
Plastigage
1 - PLASTIGAGE SCALE
2 - COMPRESSED PLASTIGAGE
(7) If the correct clearance is indicated, replace-
ment of the bearing inserts is not necessary. Remove
the Plastigage from crankshaft journal and bearing
insert. Proceed with installation.
(8) If bearing-to-journal clearance exceeds the
specification, determin which services bearing set to
use the bearing sizes are as follows:
Bearing SIZE
Mark
.025 US .025 mm
(.001 in.)
Std. STANDARD
.250 US .250 mm
(.010 in.)
(9) Repeat the Plastigage measurement to verify
your bearing selection prior to final assembly.
(10) Once you have selected the proper insert,
install the insert and cap. Tighten the connecting rod
bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a 90° turn.
Slide snug-fitting feeler gauge between the con-
necting rod and crankshaft journal flange (Fig. 54).
Refer to Engine Specifications for the proper clear-
ance. Replace the connecting rod if the side clearance
is not within specification.
USED WITH
JOURNAL SIZE
50.983-50.967 mm
(2.0073-2.0066 in.)
50.992-51.008 mm
(2.0076-2.0082 in.)
50.758-50.742 mm
(1.9984-1.9978 in.)
Fig. 54 Checking Connecting Rod Side Clearance -
CORE PLUGS
REMOVAL
(1) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Using a blunt tool such as a drift or a screw
driver and a hammer, strike the bottom edge of the
cup plug (Fig. 55)
Fig. 55 Engine Core Plug Removal
1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
2 - REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 - STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 - DRIFT PUNCH
5 - CUP PLUG
(3) Using a suitable pair of pliers, grasp the core
plug and remove.
ENGINE - 4.7L
Typical
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