Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT END (1) Using Dial Indicator C-3339 and Mounting Post L-4438, attach to front of engine, locating probe (2) Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel. (3) Zero the dial indicator. read the dial indicator. Refer to Engine Specifica- REMOVAL (1) Remove engine from vehicle. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - REMOVAL) (2) Remove oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI- CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) (3) Remove oil pickup tube. 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) (5) Remove idler pulley for accessory drive belt. (7) Remove front main timing belt cover. ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) (11) Tap dowel pin out of crankshaft. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANK- (14) Remove connecting rod bearing caps. Connect- ing rod bearing caps are not interchangeable and (15) Remove main bearing caps. Main bearing caps are not interchangeable and are marked to insure (16) Remove crankshaft from cylinder block (Fig. 62). NOTE: Before installing crankshaft, refer to Fitting ROD BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) INSPECTION The crankshaft journals should be checked for excessive wear, taper and scoring. Limits of taper or Fig. 58 CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE Fig. 59 Checking Crankshaft End Play Fig. 60 CONNECTING ROD TO CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION 1 - CYLINDER NUMBER LH ENGINE 9 - 43 CRANKSHAFT (Continued) |