Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 850

OIL FILTER ADAPTER OIL PICK-UP TUBE OIL PAN GASKET OIL PUMP BODY DRAIN PLUG OIL PAN O-RING O-RING O-RING NIPPLE FILTER
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Refer to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance for
recommended oil to be used in various engine appli-
cation. System is full flow filtration, pressure feed
type. The oil pump is mounted in the front engine
cover and driven by the crankshaft. Pressurized oil is
then routed through the main oil gallery, running the
length of the cylinder block, supplying main and rod
bearings with further routing. Rod bearing oil throw-
off lubricates the pistons from directed slots on the
side of the connecting rod assemblies. Camshaft and
valve mechanisms are lubricated from a full-length
cylinder head oil gallery supplied from the crankcase
main oil gallery.
PRESSURE LUBRICATION
Oil drawn up through the pickup tube is pressur-
ized by the pump and routed through the full flow fil-
ter to the main oil gallery running the length of the
cylinder block. A cylinder head restrictor, located in
the block, provides increased oil flow to the main oil
gallery (Fig. 2).
MAIN/ROD BEARINGS
A diagonal hole in each bulkhead feeds oil to each
main bearing. Drilled passages within the crankshaft
route oil from main bearing journals to connecting
Engine Lubrication Components
rod journals.
2.0L SOHC ENGINE
Fig. 2 Engine Lubrication System—SOHC
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