Grand Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1998)
Measuring Bearing Clearance With Plastigage
3. Cut plastigage to same length as width of the bearing and place it in parallel with the journal axis.
4. Install the main bearing cap carefully and tighten the bolts to specified torque.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the plastigage will be smeared.
5. Carefully remove the bearing cap and measure the width of the plastigage at the widest part using the scale on the plastigage package. Refer to
Crankshaft Specification Chart for proper clearances. If the clearance exceeds the specified limits, replace the main bearing(s) and if necessary,
have the crankshaft machined to next undersize.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plastigage may be smeared.
