Sebring Sedan V6-3.5L (2009)
5. Install lower main bearings (3) into main bearing caps (1).
6. Lubricate lower main bearings (3) with clean engine oil.
NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap inner bolts (2) with engine oil before installation.
7. Install each main cap (1) and tighten inner bolts (2) finger tight. Align the location reference mark scribed on the #2 main bearing cap during
disassembly.
8. Verify that the #2 main bearing cap is properly centered over the inner bolt holes located in the block using steps 9 thru 14.
9. Tighten main bearing cap inner bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
10. Move crankshaft (1) forward to limit of travel so that crankshaft thrust face (2) is tight against thrust bearing.
11. Verify that a 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) shim or feeler gage will fit between the #2 main cap (rear face) and the crankshaft thrust face. Slide the gage
side-to-side all of the way across the cap making sure that the clearance at all areas exceeds 0.25 mm (0.010 inch). The feeler gage should slide all
the way down to the #2 main journal.
