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5. Apply a 2.5mm (0.100 inch) bead of Mopar® Engine RTV sealant to the cylinder block-to-bedplate mating surface (2,3) as shown. Fig. 103: Bedplate Tightening Sequence 6. Coat the crankshaft main bearing journals with clean engine oil and position the bedplate onto the cylinder block. 7. Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown. Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block. Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 7 N.m (5 ft. lbs.) Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°. Tighten bolts A - E 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.). NOTE: Make sure that the bedplate and cylinder block sealing surfaces are clean NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 2007 ENGINE 3.7L - Service Information - Nitro
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