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(3) Attach Special Tools 8225 to pan rail using the oil pan fasteners (Fig. 98). NOTE: Make sure the marking “3.5L” on Special (4) While applying firm pressure to the seal retainer against Special Tools 8225 (Fig. 98), tighten (5) Install crankshaft rear oil seal. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - INSTALLATION) (6) Install oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI- CATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION) FLEX PLATE REMOVAL (1) Remove the transaxle (Refer to 21 - TRANS- MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE - REMOVAL). (2) Remove flex plate attaching bolts. INSTALLATION (1) Position flex plate with backing plate on the crankshaft (Fig. 99). (2) Apply Mopar t Lock & Seal Adhesive to the flex plate bolts. (3) Install flex plate bolts (Fig. 99). Tighten bolts to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.). (4) Install the transaxle (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS- SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE - INSTAL- PISTON & CONNECTING ROD DESCRIPTION The pistons are made of a high strength aluminum alloy. Top land height has been decreased to reduce OPERATION The piston and connecting rod assembly is the link between the combustion force and the crankshaft. Fig. 98 REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL RETAINER ALIGNMENT 1 - SEAL RETAINER Fig. 99 FLEX PLATE 1 - FLEX PLATE CS ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 67 CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER (Continued) |