Base
Engine Components
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
Out-of-Chassis
Repairs
Page 91-19
12mm Socket, Torque Wrench
Caution: Tighten the connecting rod and capscrew
evenly.
Torque Value:
Step 1-35 N-m [26 ft-lbs]
Step 2 - 70 N-m [51 ft-lbs]
Step 3-100 N-m [73 ft-lbs]
Caution: The crankshaft must
rotate
freely.
Check
for
freedom
of
rotation
as the
caps
are installed. If the
crankshaft does not
rotate
freely, check the installation of the
rod bearing and the bearing
size.
Caution: Do not measure the clearance between the cap
and crankshaft
Measure the side clearance between the connecting rod and
the crankshaft.
Side
Clearance Limits
mm
In
0.10
0.30
MIN
MAX
0.004
0.012
Install the suction
tube
and oil pan.
m
Note:
Refer to Oil Pan Suction Tube or Gasket Replacement <^&*
Section.