Sebring LX Convertible L4-2.4L VIN X (2002)
10. Tighten bolts (1-10) again to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig. 50).
11. Tighten bolts (1-10) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig. 50).
12. Install main bearing bedplate to engine block bolts (11-20), and torque each bolt to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig. 50).
13. Tighten bolts (11-20) again to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig. 50).
14. After the main bearing bedplate is installed, check the crankshaft turning torque. The turning torque should not exceed 5.6 Nm (50 inch lbs.).
Measuring Crankshaft End Play
MEASURING CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
1. Mount a dial indicator to front of engine with the locating probe on nose of crankshaft (Fig. 37).
2. Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel.
3. Zero the dial indicator.
4. Move crankshaft all the way to the front and read the dial indicator.
