System Specifications

3.8L ENGINE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION






CYLINDER BLOCK






CRANKSHAFT






CONNECTING RODS






PISTONS






PISTON PINS






PISTON RINGS






MAIN BEARING CAP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE





1. Inspect main cap bolts for stretching. Replace bolts that are stretched.

NOTE: The main cap bolts should be examined before reuse. Bolt stretch can be checked by holding a scale or straight edge against the threads (2). If all the threads do not contact the scale (2) the bolt must be replaced.





2. Install the main bearing caps (1,2,3,5) and bolts (4). Tighten bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn.

HARMONIC BALANCER TORQUE

Install vibration damper bolt. Torque bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).