Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 960

HOUSING
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL AND RETAINER
INSTALLATION
(1) Install rear crankshaft oil seal in housing with
Special Tool MD998718 (Fig. 73).
Fig. 73 Install Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
(2) Apply (Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-
ant or equivalent) to oil seal housing (Fig. 74) per
procedure detailed in form-in-place gasket section in
Standard Service Procedures.
(3) Apply light coating of engine oil to the entire
circumference of oil seal lip.
(4) Install seal assembly on cylinder block and
tighten bolts to 11 N·m (96 in. lbs.)
Fig. 74 Apply Sealant to Oil Seal Housing
OIL FILTER
CAUTION: When servicing the oil filter (Fig. 75)
avoid deforming the filter can by installing the
remove/install tool band strap against the can-to-
base lockseam. The lockseam joining the can to the
base is reinforced by the base plate.
(1) Turn counter clockwise to remove.
(2) To install, lubricate new filter gasket. Screw fil-
ter on until gasket contacts base. Tighten to 14 N·m
(10 ft.lbs.).
SPECIAL MD-998718 SEAL TOOL MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE SEALANT GASKET BRACKET M8 25 MM (1 IN.) FILTER
Fig. 75 Oil Filter and Bracket
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
(2) Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(3) Remove Timing Belt. Refer to procedure in this
section.
(4) Remove bolts that attach oil pump to block
(Fig. 76).
Fig. 76 Oil Pump Assembly
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean block and pump surfaces.
(2) Prime oil pump before installation by filling
rotor cavity with clean engine oil.
(3) Apply mopar gasket maker to oil pump as
shown in (Fig. 77). Install oil-ring into the counter
bore on the oil pump body discharge passage.
(4) Install oil pump slowly onto crankshaft until
seated to engine block. Tighten fasteners to M8 bolts
M8 M8 30 MM (1 3/16 IN.) 60 MM (2 3/8 IN.) 23 N·m (17 IN. LBS.) M10 31/32 IN.) 50 MM (1
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