Sebring LX Convertible L4-2.4L VIN X (2002)
20. Bedplate should be removed evenly from the cylinder block dowel pins to prevent damage to the dowel pins and thrust bearing.
CAUTION: Use extreme care when handling crankshaft. Tone wheel damage can occur if crankshaft is mix-handled.
21. Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Do not damage the main bearings or journals when removing the crankshaft.
INSPECTION
The crankshaft journals should be checked for excessive wear, taper and scoring (Fig. 40). Limits of taper or out of round on any crankshaft journals
should be held to 0.025 mm (0.001 in.). Journal grinding should not exceed 0.305 mm (0.012 in.) under the standard journal diameter. DO NOT
grind thrust faces of No. 3 main bearing. DO NOT nick crank pin or bearing fillets. After grinding, remove rough edges from crankshaft oil holes and
clean out all passages.
CAUTION: With the nodular cast iron crankshafts, it is important that the final paper or cloth polish be in the same direction as normal rotation in
the engine.
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING LOCATION
The crankshaft is supported in five main bearings. All upper and lower bearing shells in the crankcase have oil grooves and holes (Fig. 41). Crankshaft
end play is controlled by a flanged bearing on the number three main bearing journal.
