Chrysler Pacifica. Manual - part 677
REMOVAL
Bearing caps are not interchangeable and are
marked to insure correct assembly (Fig. 88). Upper
and lower bearing halves are NOT interchangeable.
(1) Remove oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove oil pick-up tube and windage tray.
(3) Identify bearing caps before removal (Fig. 88).
(4) Remove bearing caps one at a time. Remove
upper half of bearing by inserting Special Main Bear-
ing Tool C-3059 (Fig. 89) into the oil hole of crank-
shaft.
(5) Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out
upper half of bearing shell.
INSTALLATION
Bearing caps are not interchangeable and are
marked to insure correct assembly. Upper and lower
bearing halves are NOT interchangeable (Fig. 90).
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE
BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT
MAIN
BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
NOTE: Only one main bearing should be selectively
fitted while all other main bearing caps are properly
tightened.
When installing a new upper bearing shell, slightly
chamfer the sharp edges from the plain side.
(1) Lubricate main bearing with clean engine oil.
(2) Start bearing in place, and insert Main Bearing
Tool C-3059 into oil hole of crankshaft (Fig. 89).
(3) Slowly rotate crankshaft counterclockwise slid-
ing the bearing into position. Remove Special Main
Bearing Tool C-3059.
NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts with
engine oil before installation.
(4) Lubricate and install lower bearing half and
main cap Tighten bolts finger tight.
Fig. 88 Main Bearing Cap Identification
Fig. 89 Removing and Installing Upper Main Bearing
With Special Tool C- 3059
1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3059
2 - BEARING
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3059
4 - BEARING
Fig. 90 Main Bearing Identification
CS
ENGINE 3.5L
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CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS (Continued)