Trooper (2 Door) V6-3165cc 3.2L DOHC (6VD1) (1992)
2. Remove the main bearing caps in the sequence shown in the illustration (Fig. 6A-72). Arrange the removed main bearing caps in the cylinder
number order.
3. Remove the crankshaft. Remove the main bearings.
4. Clean the upper and lower bearings as well as the crankshaft main journal.
5. Check the bearings for damage or excessive wear. The bearings must be replaced as a set if damage or excessive wear is discovered during
inspection.
6. Set the upper bearings and the thrust washers to their original positions. Carefully install the crankshaft.
7. Set the lower bearings to the bearing cap original position.
8. Apply plastigage to the crankshaft journal unit as shown in the illustration (Fig. 6A-73).
Note: Do not set the plastigage on the oil hole.
9. Install main bearing caps, oil gallery and crank case bolts in the order shown, and tighten each bolt to the specified torque (Fig. 6A-74).
Note: Do not Apply engine oil to the crank case side bolts.
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Main bearing caps bolts torque N.m (lb.ft) 39 (29)
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Oil gallery fixing bolts: 1st step N.m (lb.ft) 29 (22) 2nd step 55° - 65°
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Crank case side bolts torque N.m (lb.ft) 39 (29)
Note: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate.
10. Remove the main bearing caps.