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(a) Attach a magnetic base dial indicator to the cylinder block at either the front or rear of the (b) Position the dial indicator rod so that it is parallel to the center line of the crankshaft. (c) Pry the crankshaft forward, position the dial indicator to zero. (d) Pry the crankshaft forward and backward. Note the dial indicator readings. End play is the (e) If end play is not within specification, inspect crankshaft thrust faces for wear. If no wear is crankshaft into the cylinder block. (13) Install the oil pump (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - INSTALLATION). (14) Install the oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU- BRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION). (15) Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque. (16) Install new rear main seal. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - INSTALLATION). (17) Lower the vehicle. 37 N·m (27 ft. lbs.) torque. (19) Fill the oil pan with engine oil to the safe mark on the dipstick level. (20) Connect negative cable to battery. CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - DESCRIPTION Both the crankshaft front seal and rear main seal are a one piece viton seal with a steel housing. The OPERATION The crankshaft seals prevent oil from leaking from around the crankshaft, either from the rear of the REMOVAL The oil seal can be replaced without removing the timing chain cover, provided that the cover is not (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. vibration damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - Fig. 44 Location of Mopar T Gasket Maker 1 - MOPAR T GASKET MAKER (OR EQUIVALENT) 2 - 19 mm (.75 IN) Fig. 45 Crankshaft End Play Measurement 1 - DIAL INDICATOR 9 - 40 ENGINE 2.5L AN CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS (Continued) |