Avenger L4-2.4L (2009)
9. Install lower main bearings (1) into main bearing cap. Make certain the bearing tabs are seated into the bearing cap slots.
NOTE: Main bearing caps are stamped 1 - 5 front to rear. Arrows on the caps must point towards the front of the engine.
10. Install main bearing caps to engine block.
11. Before installing the bolts the threads should be clean and dry.
12. Loosely install main bearing cap bolts.
13. To ensure correct thrust bearing alignment, perform the following steps:
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Step 1: Rotate crankshaft until number 4 piston is at TDC.
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Step 2: Move crankshaft rearward to limits of travel.
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Step 3: Then, move crankshaft forward to limits of travel.
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Step 4: Wedge an appropriate tool between the rear of the cylinder block and the rear crankshaft counterweight. This will hold the crankshaft
in its furthest forward position.
CAUTION: There are different sets main bolts supplied with this engine. Each bolt set has a different torque value and engine damage could
result if bolts are not torqued correctly. The bolts are not interchangeable.
14. If your bolt heads look like this (1,2), go to step 15. If your bolt heads do not look like this (1,2), go to step 16.
