CAUTION: If the engine encounters a catastrophic failure, the engine oil cooler must be replaced or damage to the new engine and/or components could result.
1. Select the proper main bearings (1). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
2. Lubricate the main bearing shells with clean engine oil.
3. Install the main bearings into the engine block.
4. Install the main bearing shells (2) into the bearing caps (1).
5. Position the crankshaft (1) into the engine block.
6. Lubricate and install the thrust bearings (1).
7. Install all main bearing caps (1) in the location as noted during removal making sure the arrow
(2) faces forward.
8. Clean and oil all main cap bolts and install finger tight.
9. Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the main bearing cap bolts to 13 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
10. Again, using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the main bearing cap bolts to 28 N.m
(21 ft. lbs.).
11. Using the sequence shown in illustration, rotate the main bearing cap bolts an additional 90ยฐ
NOTE: The main bearing cap cross bolts are torqued after the final torque of the main cap bolts. Always use a new seal washers on cross bolts.
12. Install the cross bolts with new seal washers finger tight.
13. Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cross bolts to 31 N.m (23 ft. lbs.).
14. Again, using the sequence shown in illustration, repeat the cross bolt tightening procedure.
15. Measure the crankshaft end play. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CAUTION: The connecting rod bolts must not be reused. Always replace the connecting rod bolts whenever they are loosened or removed.
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16. Wipe the connecting rod caps clean and install the rod bearings.
17. Lubricate the bearing surfaces with clean engine oil and install the bearings and connecting rod
caps onto the connecting rod journals in the same location as noted during removal.
18. Lubricate the new connecting rod bolts with clean engine oil and install the bolts finger tight.
19. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 90ยฐ turn.
20. If required, measure the connecting rod side clearance (1, 2). Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
21. Install the timing chain (5), camshaft phaser (1) and crankshaft sprocket (3). Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, INSTALLATION.
22. Position the oil pump on the crankshaft and install the oil pump retaining bolts finger tight.
23. Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the oil pump retaining bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
24. Install the engine timing cover (1). Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, INSTALLATION.
25. Thoroughly clean all gasket residue from the engine block.
26. Position the gasket onto the new crankshaft rear oil seal retainer.
27. Position the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer onto the engine block.
28. Using the sequence shown in illustration, install the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer mounting bolts and tighten to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
29. Install the oil pump pickup tube (2) and oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION.
CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the crankshaft Damper Installer, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing damper.
30. Position the damper on the crankshaft.
CAUTION: The Damper Installer is assembled in a specific sequence. Failure to assemble this tool in this sequence may result in tool failure and severe damage to either the tool or the crankshaft.
31. Assemble the Damper Installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper) (2) as follows:
1. Install the nut onto the threaded shaft.
2. Install the roller bearing onto the threaded shaft making sure the hardened bearing surface is facing the nut.
3. Install the pressing cup (2) from the A/C Hub Installer (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub) onto the threaded shaft.
4. Coat the threaded shaft with MOPARยฎ Nickel Anti-Seize or equivalent.
32. Using the Damper Installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper) (3) and the pressing cup (2) from A/C Hub Installer (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub), press the crankshaft damper (1) onto the crankshaft.
33. Install the crankshaft damper bolt and tighten to 176 N.m (129 ft. lbs.).
34. Install the flex plate (1) or flywheel. Refer to FLEXPLATE, INSTALLATION.
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35. Install the engine. Refer to INSTALLATION.
36. Start the engine and check for leaks.