Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 1069

9 - 132 ENGINE 3.5L
CRANKSHAFT (Continued)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
INGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(1) Install crankshaft main bearings (Fig. 63).
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANK-
SHAFT MAIN BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
Fig. 63 Main Bearing Identification
(2) Install the crankshaft to cylinder block. (Fig.
62)
(3) Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel.
Lubricate and install the front thrust washer by roll-
ing the washer onto the machined shelf between the
No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust
surface (Fig. 64).
(4) Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel.
Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by roll-
ing the washer onto the machined shelf between the
No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust
surface.
(5) Lubricate lower main bearings with clean
engine oil.
NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts with
engine oil before installation.
(6) Install each main cap and tighten bolts finger
tight.
The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in
the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts,
secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the main cap
tie (horizontal) bolts.
(7) Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and
tighten to 20 N·m + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
Fig. 64 Thrust Washer Installation
1 - FRONT THRUST WASHER
(8) Measure crankshaft end play. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
(9) Install connecting rods and measure side clear-
ance. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CON-
NECTING ROD BEARINGS
PROCEDURE)
(10) Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with
engine oil and tighten to 27 N·m + 1/4 turn (20 ft.
lbs. + 1/4 turn).
(11) Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and
tighten to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.).
(12) Install rear crankshaft oil seal retainer and
oil seal. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/
CRANKSHAFT REAR
INSTALLATION) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT
INSTALLATION)
(13) Install oil pump assembly. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLA-
TION)
(14) Install dowel pin in crankshaft. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE
SEAL - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
(15) Install crankshaft sprocket. Refer to Front
Crankshaft Oil Seal Removal and Installation for
procedure.
(16) Install camshaft sprockets and timing belt.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)
(17) Install timing belt covers. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)
(18) Install crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE/ENGINE
DAMPER - INSTALLATION)
(19) Install idler pulley for accessory drive belt.
- STANDARD
OIL SEAL RETAINE
OIL SEAL - REAR
BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT
BLOCK/VIBRATION
LH
-
-
OIL