Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 851

9 - 96 2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 79 Rear Crankshaft Seal and Special Tool
Fig. 80 Crankshaft Seal Special Tool 6926-2
(6) Remove Timing Belt Cover, Timing Belt and
Oil Pump. Refer to procedure in this section.
(7) Remove Balance Shafts Assembly. Refer to pro-
cedure in this section.
(8) Remove all main bearing cap bedplate bolts
from the engine block. Refer to procedure in this sec-
tion.
(9) Using a mallet gently tap the bedplate loose
from the engine block dowel pins.
6926-1
Fig. 81 Rear Crankshaft Seal—Installation
CAUTION: Do not pry up on one side of the bed-
plate. Damage may occur to cylinder block to bed-
plate alignment and thrust bearing.
(10) Bedplate should be removed evenly from the
cylinder block dowel pins to prevent damage to the
dowel pins and thrust bearing.
(11) Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Do not
damage the main bearings or journals when remov-
ing the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the main bearing shells with the lubri-
cation groove in the cylinder block (Fig. 82).
(2) Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil
hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block
tab slots.
CAUTION: Do not get oil on the bedplate mating
surface. It will may effect the sealer ability to seal
the bedplate to cylinder block.
(3) Oil the bearings and journals. Install crank-
shaft.
CAUTION: Use only the specified anaerobic sealer
on the bedplate or damage may occur to the
engine.
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