Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1452

DR
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS (Continued)
MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART - 5.7L
GRADE SIZE mm
(in.)
MARKING
A 0.008 mm
U/S
(0.0004 in.)
U/S
B NOMINAL
C 0.008 mm
O/S
(0.0004 in.)
O/S
INSPECTION
Wipe the inserts clean and inspect for abnormal
wear patterns and for metal or other foreign material
imbedded in the lining. Normal main bearing insert
wear patterns are illustrated (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Main Bearing Wear Patterns
1 - UPPER INSERT
2 - NO WEAR IN THIS AREA
3 - LOW AREA IN BEARING LINING
4 - LOWER INSERT
NOTE: If any of the crankshaft journals are scored,
the crankshaft must be repaired or replaced.
Inspect the back of the inserts for fractures, scrap-
ings or irregular wear patterns.
Inspect the upper insert locking tabs for damage.
Replace all damaged or worn bearing inserts.
FOR USE WITH
JOURNAL SIZE
64.988–64.995 mm
(2.5585– 2.5588in.)
64.996–65.004 mm
(2.5588–2.5592 in.)
65.005–65.012 mm
(2.5592–2.5595 in.)
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL -
FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(3) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Remove upper radiator hose.
(5) Remove radiator shroud attaching fasteners.
(6) Remove radiator cooling fan and shroud (Refer
to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove crankshaft damper bolt.
(8) Remove damper using Special Tools 8513A
Insert and 8454 Three Jaw Puller.
(9) Using Special Tool 9071, remove crankshaft
front seal.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The front crankshaft seal must be
installed dry. Do not apply lubricant to sealing lip or
to outer edge.
(1) Using Special Tool 8348 and 8512A, install
crankshaft front seal.
CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crank-
shaft or Damper, thoroughly clean the damper bore
and the crankshaft nose before installing Damper.
(2) Install vibration damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTAL-
LATION).
(3) Install radiator cooling fan and shroud (Refer
to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
INSTALLATION).
(4) Install upper radiator hose.
(5) Install accessory drive belt refer (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(7) Connect negative cable to battery.
ENGINE - 5.7L 9 - 203
FAN
FAN
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