Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal: Service and Repair
OVERVIEW
The service seal is a 2 piece, viton seal. The upper seal half can be installed with crankshaft removed from engine or with crankshaft installed. When a
new upper seal is installed, install a new lower seal. The lower seal half can only be installed with the rear main bearing cap removed.
UPPER SEAL-CRANKSHAFT REMOVED
REMOVAL
1. Remove the crankshaft. Discard the old upper seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the cylinder block rear cap mating surface. Make sure the seal groove is free of debris.
2. Lightly oil the new upper seal lips with engine oil.
3. Install the new upper rear bearing oil seal with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
4. Position the crankshaft into the cylinder block.
5. Lightly oil the new lower seal lips with engine 0i1.
6. Install the new lower rear bearing oil seal into the bearing cap with the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
Fig. 77
7. Apply 5 mm (0.20 inch) drop of Mopar Gasket Maker, or equivalent, on each side of the rear main bearing cap (Fig. 77). DO NOT over apply
sealant or allow the sealant to contact the rubber seal. Assemble bearing cap to cylinder block immediately after sealant application.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Install oil pump.
