Avenger V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
CAUTION: The #3 main bearing cap must be centered over the inner bolt holes located on the block. Failure to center the bearing cap can
result in contact with the crankshaft counterweights and thrust bearing failure.
9. Verify that the #3 main bearing cap is properly centered over the inner bolt holes located in the block:
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Tighten main bearing cap inner bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Move crankshaft (1) forward to limit of travel so that crankshaft thrust face (2) is tight against thrust bearing.
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Verify that a 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) shim or feeler gage will fit between the #3 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 #3 main journal.
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Move crankshaft (1) rearward to limit of travel so that crankshaft thrust face (2) is tight against thrust bearing.
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Verify that a 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) shim or feeler gage will fit between the #3 main cap (front 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 #3 main journal.
