Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
passages.
CAUTION: With the nodular cast iron crankshafts, it is important that the final paper or cloth polish be in the same direction as normal rotation in the
engine.
Fig. 43 Installing Main Bearing Upper Shell
1. Install the main bearing shells with the lubrication groove in the cylinder block (Fig. 43).
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. Install crankshaft.
CAUTION: Use only the specified anaerobic sealer on the bedplate or damage may occur to the engine.
Fig. 44 Bedplate Sealing
4. Apply 1.5 - 2.0 mm (0.059 - 0.078 in.) bead of Mopar Bed Plate Sealant to cylinder block as shown in (Fig. 44).
5. Install lower main bearings into main bearing cap/bedplate. Make certain the bearing tabs are seated into the bedplate slots. Install the main
bearing/bedplate into engine block.
6. Before installing the bolts the threads should be oiled with clean engine oil, wipe off any excess oil.
7. Install main bearing bedplate to engine block bolts 11, 17, and 20 finger tight. Tighten these bolts down together until the bedplate contacts the
cylinder block.
8. To ensure correct thrust bearing alignment, perform the following steps:
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Step 1: Rotate crankshaft until number 4 piston is at TDC.
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Step 2: Move crankshaft rearward to limits of travel.
