Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 1628

11. Remove main bearing caps (1) and bearings one

at a time.

12. Remove the thrust washers.

13. Remove the crankshaft out of the block.

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INSTALLATION

1. Select the proper main bearings (Refer to 9 -

ENGINE/ENGINE

BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT

MAIN

BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

2. Install main bearings in block and caps, and lubri-

cate bearings.

3. Position the crankshaft into the cylinder block.

4. Install the thrust washers (1).

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NOTE: The main cap crossbolts are torqued after
final torque of the main cap bolts. Always use a
new washer/seal on crossbolts.

5. Clean and oil all cap bolts. Install all main bearing

caps (1). Install all cap bolts and alternately tighten
in two steps using the following sequence.

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6.

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Step 1 – 27 N·m ( 20ft. lbs.) torque.

7.

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Step 2 – Turn main cap bolts an additional 90°.

8. Install the crossbolts with new washer/gasket.

Starting with crossbolt A torque each crossbolt to
28 N·m ( 21ft. lbs.)torque.

9. Repeat crossbolt torque procedure.

10. Measure crankshaft end play (Refer to 9 -

ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT MAIN
BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

11. Position the connecting rods onto the crankshaft and install the rod bearing caps (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE

BLOCK/PISTON & CONNECTING ROD - INSTALLATION).

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