Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
4. Apply a 2.5 mm (0.100 inch) bead of MOPAR GEN II Silicone Rubber Adhesive sealant (2) to the cylinder block-to-bedplate mating surface (1)
as shown.
5. 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.
6. Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.
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Tighten bolts A - L to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
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Tighten bolts 1 - 10 to 2.8 Nm (25 inch lbs.)
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Turn bolts 1 - 10 an additional 90°.
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Tighten bolts Al - A6 to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
7. Measure crankshaft end play.
8. Install the connecting rods and measure side clearance.
9. Position the oil pan gasket/windage tray, using a new o-ring, install the oil pickup tube. Torque the bolt to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) torque the nuts to 28
Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the oil pan. Torque the retaining bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
11. Install the engine.
