Grand Caravan FWD L4-2.4L VIN B (1997)
Crankshaft Main Bearing: Service and Repair
Bearing Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install the main bearing shells with the lubrication groove in the cylinder block.
2. Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil holes in bearings. Bearing tabs must seat in the block tab slots.
CAUTION: Do not get oil on the bedplate mating surface. It will may effect the sealer ability to seal the bedplate to cylinder block.
3. Oil the bearings and journals and install crankshaft.
CAUTION: Use only the specified anaerobic sealer on the bedplate or damage may occur to the engine. Ensure that both cylinder block and
bedplate surfaces are clean.
4. Apply 1.5 - 2.0 mm (0.059 - 0.078 inch) bead of anaerobic sealer Mopar Torque Cure Gasket Maker, or equivalent to cylinder block as shown.
5. Install lower main bearings into main bearing cap/bedplate. Make certain the bearing tabs are seated into the bedplate slots. Install the main
bearing/bedplate into engine block.
6. Before installing the bolts the threads should be oiled with clean engine oil, wipe off any excess oil.
7. Install main bearing bedplate to engine block bolts 11, 17 and 20 finger tight. Tighten these bolts down together until the bedplate contacts the
cylinder block. Then torque these bolts to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
8. Install main bearing bedplate to engine block bolts (1 through 10) and torque each bolt to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) in sequence then in sequence turn
each bolt 1/4 turn shown.
