Durango 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. See: Crankshaft Main Bearing/Service and Repair for proper bearing selections.
1. Lubricate upper main bearing halves with clean engine oil.
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
2. Position crankshaft in cylinder block.
3. Install the thrust washers (1).
CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mateing surface must be coated with sealant prior to installation. Failure to do so will cause severe
oil leaks.
NOTE: The parts must assembled and tightened within 10 after applying sealer.
NOTE: Make sure that the bedplate and cylinder block sealing surfaces are clean and free of oil or other contaminants. Contaminants on the
sealing surfaces may cause main bearing distortion and/or oil leaks.
4. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.100 inch) bead of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber RTV (2) to the cylinder block-to-bedplate mating surface (1) as shown.
5. Coat the crankshaft main bearing journals with clean engine oil and position the bedplate onto the cylinder block.
