Crankshaft Main Bearing

Refer to service procedure. Service and Repair







Apply a 2.5 mm (0.100 inch) bead of Mopar Engine RTV sealant to the cylinder block-to-bedplate mating surface as shown (Fig. 43).
Coat the crankshaft main bearing journals with clean engine oil and position the bedplate onto the cylinder block.

NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.





Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown (Fig. 44).
^ Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
^ Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
^ Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
^ Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°.
^ Tighten bolts A - E 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.).

Measure crankshaft end play.