300 V6-3.5L (2008)
5. For installing thrust washers (1) at the No. 2 main bearing location, use the following procedure:
a. Move crankshaft forward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the front thrust washer (1) by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf
between the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface.
b. Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by rolling the washer onto the machined shelf between
the No. 2 upper main bulk head and crankshaft thrust surface.
The main bearing cap bolts (2) must be tightened in the proper sequence. First the inner main cap bolts, secondly the windage tray bolts, lastly the main
cap tie (horizontal) bolts.
6. Install each main bearing cap (1) and tighten inner bolts finger tight.
7. Tighten inner main bearing cap bolts (2) to 20 Nm + 1/4 turn (15 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).
8. Measure crankshaft end play. See: Crankshaft/Service and Repair/Procedures
9. Install windage tray. Lubricate bolts with engine oil and tighten to 27 Nm + 1/4 turn (20 ft. lbs. + 1/4 turn).