Dakota 2WD L4-2.5L VIN P (2001)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the oil pan.
2. Remove the oil pump from the rear main bearing cap.
3. Remove the vibration damper.
4. Remove the timing chain cover.
5. Identify bearing caps before removal. Remove bearing caps and bearings one at a time.
6. Lift the crankshaft out of the block.
7. Remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil seals.
8. Remove and discard the front crankshaft oil seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Lightly oil the new upper seal lips with engine oil.
2. Install the new upper rear bearing oil seal with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
3. Position the crankshaft into the cylinder block.
4. Lightly oil the new lower seal lips with engine oil.
5. Install the new lower rear bearing oil seal into the bearing cap with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
6. Apply 5 mm (0.20 inch) drop of Mopar Gasket Eliminator, or equivalent, on each side of the rear main bearing cap (Fig. 37). DO NOT over apply
sealant or allow the sealant to contact the rubber seal. Assemble bearing cap to cylinder block immediately after sealant application.
7. To align the bearing cap, use cap slot, alignment dowel and cap bolts. DO NOT remove excess material after assembly. DO NOT strike rear cap
more than 2 times for proper engagement.
8. Clean and oil all cap bolts. Install all main bearing caps. Install all cap bolts and alternately tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
9. Install oil pump.
10. Install the timing chain cover.
11. Install the vibration damper.
