Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 874

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
Fig. 18 Bearing Identification
(1) Mount a dial indicator to front of engine, locat-
ing probe on nose of crankshaft (Fig. 19).
(2) Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its
travel.
(3) Zero the dial indicator.
Fig. 19 Crankshaft End Play—Typical
(4) Move crankshaft all the way to the front and
read the dial indicator. Refer to Crankshaft Specifi-
cation Chart.
CAMSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft
without rocker arm assemblies.
(2) Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far
rearward as it will go.
(3) Zero dial indicator (Fig. 20).
(4) Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
(5) End play travel: 0.1 - 0.2 mm (0.004 - 0.008
in.). Max. Travel: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
CRANKSHAFT SPECIFICATION CHART
Crankshaft End-Play
New Part:
Wear Limit:
Main Bearing Oil Clearance
New Part:
Wear Part:
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal
Standard Diameter:
Crankshaft Connecting Rod Journal
Standard Diameter:
Fig. 20 Camshaft End Play
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE MOUNTS—FRONT AND REAR
REMOVAL
FRONT MOUNT
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove through bolt (A) at front mount (Fig.
22).
(3) Remove attaching bolts from mount to lower
radiator support crossmember.
NOTE: It may be necessary to tilt engine for front
mount removal clearance.
(4) Remove front mount.
2.5L ENGINE
0.05 - 0.25 mm
(0.002 - 0.010 in.)
0.30 mm (0.012 in.)
0.018 - 0.036 mm
(0.0007 - 0.0014 in.)
0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
59.980 mm (2.361 in.)
50.00 mm (1.968 in.)
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