Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil filter and adapter from bedplate.
2. Remove oil pan.
3. Remove crankshaft sprocket and oil pump.
4. Remove all main bearing cap and bedplate bolts from the engine block.
5. Using a mallet tap the bedplate loose from the engine block dowel pins.
CAUTION: Do not pry up on one side of the bedplate. Damage may occur to cylinder block and bedplate alignment.
6. Bedplate should be removed evenly from the cylinder block dowel pins.
7. Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Be sure not to damage the main bearings or journals when removing the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the main bearing shells with the lubrication groove in the cylinder block. Install O-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 affect the sealer ability to seal the bedplate to cylinder block.
3. Oil the bearings and journals and install crankshaft and O-ring in cylinder block.
CAUTION: Use only the specified anaerobic sealer on the bedplate or damage may occur to the engine.
