PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo (2009)
1. Install the main bearing upper shells with the lubrication groove and oil hole in the engine block.
2. Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block tab slots.
CAUTION: Do not get oil on the bed plate mating surface. It will affect the ability of the sealer to seal the bed plate to cylinder block.
NOTE: If the crankshaft is sent out for machine work, it must be balanced as an assembly with the target ring installed.
3. Clean crankshaft and target ring with MOPAR(R) Brake Parts cleaner and dry with compressed air to ensure that the crankshaft mating surface and
target ring mounting holes are free from oil and lock patch debris.
NOTE: Always use NEW mounting screws whether installing original or new target ring.
4. Install NEW mounting screws finger tight starting with the #1 location. Make sure engagement occurs with the shoulder of the screws and
mounting hole before starting all other screws.
5. Torque all mounting screws with T30 torx bit to 13 Nm (110 in-lbs) following the torque sequence.
