Raider 4WD V6-3.7L SOHC (2007)
may be required.
If connecting rod bearing bores show damage, the cylinder heads must be removed to service the piston and rod assemblies. If the bedplate or the
cylinder block main bearing bores show damage the engine must be replaced.
1. If required, remove the main bearing halves from the cylinder block and bedplate.
2. Thoroughly clean the bedplate to cylinder block sealing surfaces and main bearing bores. Remove all oil and sealant residue.
3. Inspect the bedplate main bearing bores for cracks, scoring or severe bluing. If either condition exists the engine must be replaced.
4. Inspect the crankshaft thrust washers for scoring, scratches, wear or bluing. If either condition exist replace the thrust washers.
5. Inspect the oil pan gasket/windage tray for splits, tears or cracks in the gasket sealing surfaces. Replace gasket as necessary.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to Crankshaft Main Bearings in this section for proper bearing selections.
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
NOTE: Apply sealant to the tone wheel retaining screws prior to installation.
1. Lubricate upper main bearing halves with clean engine oil.
2. Install the crankshaft tone wheel. Torque the mounting screws to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
3. Position crankshaft in cylinder block.
4. Install the thrust washers (1).
CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mating surface must be coated with Engine RTV sealant prior to installation. Failure to do so
will cause severe oil leaks.
NOTE: Make sure that the bedplate and cylinder block sealing surfaces are clean and free of oil or other contaminants. Contaminants on the
sealing surfaces may cause main bearing distortion and/or oil leaks.
5. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.100 inch) bead of Engine RTV sealant to the cylinder block-to-bedplate mating surface (1) and (2).
6. Coat the crankshaft main bearing journals with clean engine oil and position the bedplate onto the cylinder block.
NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
