Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN T FFV (2003)
1. Lubricate upper main bearing halves with engine oil (Fig. 56).
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
2. Install crankshaft (Fig. 55).
NOTE: Make sure that the coated and oil groove side of crankshaft thrust washer faces the crankshaft thrust surface.
3. Push crankshaft forward. Lubricate and install the front thrust washer by rolling the thrust washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 3 upper
main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface (Fig. 57).
4. Move crankshaft rearward. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by rolling the thrust washer onto the machined shelf between the No. 3
upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface.
5. Lubricate lower main bearings with engine oil.
6. Install main bearings and caps.
NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts with engine oil before installation.
The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, and lastly the
main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.
7. Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and tighten to 20 Nm + 1/4 Turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 Turn) (Fig. 54).
8. Measure crankshaft end play.
9. Install connecting rods and measure side clearance.
10. Install windage tray (Fig. 53). Lubricate bolts with engine oil and tighten to 27 Nm + 1/4 Turn (20 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
11. Install the main cap tie (horizontal) bolts and tighten to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 54).
