Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1082

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ENGINE 2.0L DOHC (Continued)
holes (Fig. 4). (In addition, suspected areas can be
checked by placing the Plastigage in the suspected
area). Torque the bearing cap/bed plate bolts of the
bearing being checked to the proper specifications.
Fig. 4 Plastigage Placed in Lower Shell—Typical
1 - PLASTIGAGE
(3) Remove the bearing cap and compare the
width of the flattened Plastigage with the metric
scale provided on the package. Locate the band clos-
est to the same width. This band shows the amount
of clearance in thousandths of a millimeter. Differ-
ences in readings between the ends indicate the
amount of taper present. Record all readings taken.
Compare clearance measurements to specs found in
engine specifications (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECI-
FICATIONS). P la s tig a g e g e n e ra lly is a c c o m p a -
n ie d by tw o s c a le s . On e s c a le is in in c h e s , th e
o th e r is a m e tric s c a le .
NOTE: Plastigage is available in a variety of clear-
ance ranges. Use the most appropriate range for
the specifications you are checking.
(4) Install the proper crankshaft bearings to
achieve the specified bearing clearances.
ENGINE CORE AND OIL GALLERY PLUGS
Using a blunt tool such as a drift and a hammer,
strike the bottom edge of the cup plug. With the cup
plug rotated, grasp firmly with pliers or other suit-
able tool and remove plug (Fig. 5).
CAUTION: Do not drive cup plug into the casting as
restricted cooling can result and cause serious
engine problems.
Thoroughly clean inside of cup plug hole in cylin-
der block or head. Be sure to remove old sealer.
Lightly coat inside of cup plug hole with Mopar
Stud and Bearing Mount. Make certain the new plug
Fig. 5 Core Hole Plug Removal
1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
2 - REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 - STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 - DRIFT PUNCH
5 - CUP PLUG
is cleaned of all oil or grease. Using proper drive
plug, drive plug into hole so that the sharp edge of
the plug is at least 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) inside the
lead-in chamfer.
It is not necessary to wait for curing of the sealant.
The cooling system can be refilled and the vehicle
placed in service immediately.
REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure (Refer
to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(3) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(4) Discharge A/C system using a suitable refriger-
ant recovery machine.
(5) Remove throttle body air inlet hose and air
cleaner housing assembly.
(6) Remove upper radiator crossmember.
(7) Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses at
radiator.
(8) Manual Transmission equipped vehicles:
• Disconnect speed sensor connector.
• Disconnect back up lamp switch connector.
• Disconnect transmission shift cables.
• Disconnect clutch cable.
(9) Automatic Transmission equipped vehicles:
• Disconnect transmission shift cable.
• Disconnect transmission electrical harness con-
nectors (C104 & C105) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CONNECTOR/GROUND
DESCRIPTION).
ENGINE 2.0L DOHC
LOCATIONS
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