Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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will not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The MOPAR t BED PLATE SEALANT is a unique (green-in-color) anaerobic type gasket material that MOPAR t GASKET SEALANT is a slow drying, permanently soft sealer. This material is recom- steel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets. This material also will prevent corrosion. Mopar t Gasket Sealant is available in a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16 SEALER APPLICATION Mopar t Gasket Maker material should be applied sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant Mopar t Engine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket material should be applied in a continuous bead Mopar t Gasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface preparation must be performed, especially with the Never use the following to clean gasket surfaces: • Metal scraper • Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block and head • High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a wire brush (Fig. 3) NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces: remover • Plastic or wood scraper (Fig. 3) • Drill motor with 3M Roloc™ Bristle Disc (white or yellow) (Fig. 3) CAUTION: Excessive pressure or high RPM (beyond MEASURING BEARING CLEARANCE USING Engine crankshaft bearing clearances can be deter- mined by use of Plastigage or equivalent. The follow- (1) Remove oil film from surface to be checked. Plastigage is soluble in oil. (2) Place a piece of Plastigage across the entire width of the bearing shell in the cap approximately Fig. 3 Proper Tool Usage For Surface Preparation 1 - ABRASIVE PAD JR ENGINE 2.4L DOHC 9 - 83 ENGINE 2.4L DOHC (Continued) |