Dodge Journey: Bearing(s), crankshaft, main
Standard Procedure
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING FITTING
Fig. 169: Cylinder Block Main Bore Grade Marking
The grade marks for the cylinder block main bearing bore grade is located on the pan rail just below the left side engine mount bracket. These marks are read left to right, corresponding to main bore 1, 2, 3, 4.
Fig. 170: Crankshaft Main Journal Grade Marking Location
The main bearings are "select fit" to achieve proper oil clearances. For main bearing selection, the block and crankshaft have grade identification marks.
The grade marks for the crankshaft are located on the rearmost crankshaft counter weight as shown in illustration. The crankshaft journal grade marks are read left to right, corresponding with journal number 1, 2, 3, 4.
MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART-2.7L
Refer to the selection chart to properly select the main bearings. For an example, if the main bore grade is 3 and the journal grade is 2, the proper select fit bearing would be (2) +0.003 mm (+0.0002 in.).
Fig. 171: Main Bearing Grade Marks
- - LOWER MAIN BEARING
- - UPPER MAIN BEARING
- - OIL FEED HOLE AND GROOVE
- - GRADE SELECTION INK MARKS
NOTE: Service main bearings have a number from 1-5 marked in ink on the bearing surface. For verification, use the MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHART-2.7L for number to size identification.
The upper main bearing has a oil feed hole and a center groove to allow lubrication of the main journal and must be properly positioned in the block.
NOTE: Although cylinder bores are graded for size, there is only one piston size.
Bearing(s), connecting rod
Standard Procedure
CONNECTING ROD AND BEARING FITTING
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Fig. 166: Checking Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance-Typical
Fit all connecting rods on one bank until complete.
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Cover, structural dust
Removal
Fig. 172: Belly Pan
1. Raise and secure the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the belly pan (2), if equipped.
Fig. 173: Front Engine Mount Through Bolt
3. Remove the fore/aft crossmemb ...
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Diagnosis and Testing
ELECTRIC BACKLIGHT (EBL) SYSTEM
NOTE: Illumination of the defogger switch indicator lamp does not
necessarily mean
that electrical current is reaching the rear window glass and/or the outside ...
Removal
LEFT-HAND-DRIVE
CAUTION: The vacuum in the power brake booster must be pumped down
before
removing the master cylinder to prevent the booster from sucking in any
contamination. This ...
Description
Fig. 253: Upper Suction/Liquid Line Assembly
NOTE: A/C Suction line for 2.7L engine shown. Other engines similar.
The A/C suction line carries refrigerant from the A/C expansion valve to the ...