SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
CAUTION: The upper and lower thrust bearing halves are NOT interchangeable. Make certain the bearing half with the oil groove and hole is
installed in the engine block.
The crankshaft is supported in five main bearings. All upper bearing shells in the crankcase have oil grooves and holes. All lower bearing shells except
for the thrust bearing half have oil grooves and holes (Fig. 57). Crankshaft end play is controlled by a flanged bearing on the number three main
bearing journal.
1. Install the main bearing upper shells with the lubrication groove and oil hole in the engine block (Fig. 58).
2. Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block tab slots.
NOTE: If the crankshaft is sent out for machine work, it must be balanced as an assembly with the target ring installed.
3. Clean crankshaft and target ring with MOPAR- brake parts cleaner and dry with compressed air to ensure that the crankshaft mating surface and
target ring mounting holes are free from oil and lock patch debris.
NOTE: Always use NEW mounting screws whether installing original or new target ring.