Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Figure 89-Removing And Installing Upper Main Bearing With Special Tool C-3059
2. Remove bearing caps one at a time. Remove upper half of bearing by inserting Special Main Bearing Tool C-3059 into the oil hole of crankshaft.
3. Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out upper half of bearing shell.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to Crankshaft Main Bearing.
NOTE: Only one main bearing should be selectively fitted while all other main bearing caps are properly tightened.
When installing a new upper bearing shell, slightly chamfer the sharp edges from the plain side.
1. Lubricate main bearing with clean engine oil.
2. Start bearing in place, and insert Main Bearing Tool C-3059 into oil hole of crankshaft .
3. Slowly rotate crankshaft counterclockwise sliding the bearing into position. Remove Special Main Bearing Tool C-3059.
NOTE: Lubricate main bearing cap bolts with engine oil before installation.
4. Lubricate and install lower bearing half and main cap.Tighten bolts finger tight.
5. For installing thrust washers at the No. 2 main bearing location, use the following procedure:
Figure 90-Thrust Washer Installation
a. Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the front thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between
the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface.
b. Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between
the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust
The main bearing cap bolts must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the
main cap tie (horizontal) bolts.
6. Install the inside main bearing cap bolts and tighten to 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1./4 turn).
7. Measure crankshaft end play.
