Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
CRANKSHAFT REMOVAL
1. Remove oil filter and adapter from bedplate.
2. Remove crankcase baffle from engine. Remove all main bearing cap bedplate bolts from the engine block.
3. Using a mallet tap the bedplate loose from the engine block dowel pins.
CAUTION: Do not pry up on one side of the bed- plate. Damage may occur to cylinder block and bed- plate alignment.
4. Bedplate should be removed evenly from the cylinder block dowel pins.
5. Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Be sure not damage the main bearings or journals when removing the crankshaft.
OPTIONAL CRANKSHAFT END PLAY CHECK
1. Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its travel using a lever inserted between a main bearing cap and a crankshaft cheek, using care not to
damage any bearing surface. Do not loosen main bearing cap.
2. Use a feeler gauge between number three thrust bearing and machined crankshaft surface to determine end play.
CRANKSHAFT INSTALLATION
1. Install the main bearing shells with the lubrication groove in the cylinder block. Install 0-ring into recess in the block.
2. Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil hole in bearings and bearing tabs 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.
