Index Chrysler Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, Dodge Caravan - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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(5) Remove the oil pan and oil pick-up tube (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL). (6) Remove the timing chain cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN COVER - (7) Remove timing chain and sprockets (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING CHAIN AND (8) Remove crankshaft rear oil seal and retainer (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANK- (9) Rotate the crankshaft until connecting rod cap is accessible. (10) Mark connecting rod cap position using a suit- able marker/scribe tool. (11) Remove connecting rod bearing cap. Use care to prevent damage to the crankshaft bearing surfaces. (12) Repeat removal procedure for each connecting rod cap. (13) Remove and discard the main bearing cross bolts and washers (3.8L engine only) (Fig. 76). NOTE: Install new cross bolt and washer assembly (14) Remove the main bearing cap bolts (Fig. 75) or (Fig. 76). INSTALLATION (1) For main bearing identification, refer to (Fig. 68). Lubricate with engine oil and install the crank- (2) Position the crankshaft in engine block (Fig. 75) or (Fig. 76). (3) Perform main bearing fitting procedure (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT (4) Inspect main cap bolts for stretching (Fig. 74). Replace bolts that are stretched. NOTE: The main cap bolts should be examined (5) Install the main bearing caps and bolts. Tighten bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) plus 1 ⁄ 4 turn. NOTE: Install new cross bolt and washer assembly (6) Install and tighten the NEW cross bolts and washer assemblies (3.8L engine only) to 61 N·m (45 Fig. 74 Check for Stretched (Necked) Bolts 1 - STRETCHED BOLT Fig. 75 CRANKSHAFT AND BLOCK - 3.3L 1 - MAIN BEARING CAP No. 4 9 - 126 ENGINE 3.3/3.8L RS CRANKSHAFT (Continued) |