Compass 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
The crankshaft is supported in five main bearings. All upper bearing shells (2) in the crankcase have oil grooves and holes. All lower bearing shells (1)
are smooth. Crankshaft end play is controlled by a two piece thrust bearing (3) on the number three main bearing journal.
1. Clean main bearing cap bolt holes with Mopar(R) brake parts cleaner or equivalent and blow out with compressed air.
2. Install the main bearing upper (2) shells with the lubrication groove and oil hole in the engine block.
3. Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block tab slots.
NOTE: If the crankshaft is sent out for machine work, it must be balanced as an assembly with the target ring installed.
4. Clean crankshaft and target ring with MOPAR(R) Brake Parts cleaner and dry with compressed air to ensure that the crankshaft mating surface and
target ring mounting holes are free from oil and lock patch debris.
NOTE: Always use NEW mounting screws whether installing original or new target ring.
5. Install NEW mounting screws finger tight starting with the #1 location. Make sure engagement occurs with the shoulder of the screws and
mounting hole before starting all other screws.
6. Tighten all mounting screws with T30 torx bit to 13 Nm (110 in-lbs) in the sequence shown.
NOTE: Lightly apply trans gel to thrust bearings to hold bearings in block.
NOTE: The thrust bearings must be installed the notches facing the crankshaft.
7. Install thrust bearings (2) in block (1).
CAUTION: Do not get oil on the ladder frame mating surface. It will affect the ability of the RTV to seal the ladder frame to cylinder
block.
8. Oil the bearings and journals. Install crankshaft in engine block.
