Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mating surface is a critical sealing surface. Do not pry on or damage this surface in any way.
NOTE: The bedplate contains the lower main bearing halves. Use care when handling bedplate as not to drop or damage bearing halves.
Installing main bearing halves in the wrong position will cause sever damage to the crankshaft.
NOTE: The bedplate has pry points cast into it. Use these points only. The pry points are on both the left and right sides, only the left side is
shown.
7. Carefully pry on the pry points (3) to loosen the bedplate (2) then remove the bedplate.
CAUTION: When removing the crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
8. Remove the crankshaft.
Crankshaft - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to Main bearings for proper bearing selections.
1. Lubricate upper main bearing halves with clean engine oil.
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
2. Position crankshaft in cylinder block.
3. Install the thrust washers (1).
