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Section 101 (3.5L Engine (Service Information)): Crankshaft: Installation

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CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. (Refer to CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  )
  1. Install crankshaft main bearings (Fig 1 ). (Refer to CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS  )
    Fig 1: Main Bearing Identification
    G03511948Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Install the crankshaft to cylinder block. (Fig 2 )
    Fig 2: Engine Block And Crankshaft
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  3. Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the front thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface (Fig 3 ).
    Fig 3: Thrust Washer Installation
    G03511949Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by rolling 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).
  8. Measure crankshaft end play. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT END PLAY  )
  9. Install connecting rods and measure side clearance. (Refer to CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS  )
  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 CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR  ).
  13. Install oil pump assembly. (Refer to OIL PUMP  )
  14. Install dowel pin in crankshaft. (Refer to CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT  )
  15. Install crankshaft sprocket. Refer to CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT  for procedure.
  16. Install camshaft sprockets and timing belt. (Refer to TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS  )
  17. Install timing belt covers. (Refer to TIMING BELT COVER(S) - FRONT  or TIMING BELT COVER(S) - REAR  )
  18. Install crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER  )
  19. Install idler pulley for accessory drive belt.
  20. Install oil pickup tube and tighten bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
  21. Install oil pan. (Refer to OIL PAN  )
  22. Install engine assembly. (Refer to ENGINE 3.5L  )
  23. Fill engine crankcase with proper amount of oil.
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