INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to Crankshaft Main Bearings in this section for proper bearing selections.

CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.

NOTE: Apply sealant to the tone wheel retaining screws prior to installation.

CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mating surface must be coated with Mopar® Engine RTV sealant prior to installation. Failure to do so will cause severe oil leaks.

NOTE: Make sure that the bedplate and cylinder block sealing surfaces are clean and free of oil or other contaminants. Contaminants on the sealing surfaces may cause main bearing distortion and/or oil leaks.

NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.

• 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.).