Motor VM428
Motor VM428
ENGINE BLOCK
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The 2.8L CRD Diesel engine uses a cast iron engine block. The cylinder block has increased stiffness that
reduces structural flexing and a fractured connecting rod cap design that can not distort connecting rod cap
fit.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
Shell
B
57.568 - 57.573 Lower Bearing Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
Shell
-
C Upper Bearing Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
57.573 - 57.578 Shell
Lower Bearing Green Yellow Yellow Blue
Shell
-
D Upper Bearing Green Yellow Yellow Blue
57.578 - 57.583 Shell
Lower Bearing Green Green Yellow Yellow
Shell
CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS
Cylinder Block Bearing Half Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter
Seat Diameter
- - D C B A
64.974 - 64.981 64.981 - 64.987 64.987 - 64.993 64.993 - 65.000
A Upper Bearing Blue Blue Red Red
69.000 - 69.005 Shell
Lower Bearing Yellow Blue Blue Red
Shell
-
B Upper Bearing Yellow Blue Blue Red
69.005 - 69.010 Shell
Lower Bearing Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
Shell
-
C Upper Bearing Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
69.010 - 69.015 Shell
Lower Bearing Green Yellow Yellow Blue
Shell
-
D Upper Bearing Green Yellow Yellow Blue
69.015 - 69.020 Shell
Lower Bearing Green Green Yellow Yellow
Shell
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10. Carry out test procedure at the remaining cylinders in the same way.
11. Remove adapter from cylinder head.
12. Install injectors with new high pressure pipe
13. Install engine cover
Removal
REMOVAL
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1. Remove the balance shaft module. See Engine/Engine Block/MODULE, Balance Shaft - Removal.
2. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps (1) one at a time and discard bolts (5).
3. Carefully remove the upper half and lower half of bearing (4) from the connecting rod (2).
Installation
INSTALLATION
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1. The connecting rod bearing size (1) is stamped on the connecting rod.
2. Compare the crankshaft connecting rod journal diameter (2) with the bearing selection chart to
determine the correct bearing size for each cylinder. The letters stamped into the crankshaft (2) are in
the same order as the cylinders. The first letter corresponds to the first cylinder, the second to the
second, etc. See bearing selection chart. See Engine/Engine Block - Standard Procedure.
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NOTE: Do Not lubricate the new connecting rod bolts. They are already coated
with a anti scuff treatment.
3. Assemble connecting rod bearings (4) and bearing caps to their respective connecting rods (2)
ensuring that the serrations on the cap and reference marks are aligned.
4. Tighten the new connecting cap bolts to 10 N.m (88 in. lbs.).
5. Without loosening connecting rod bolts, tighten all bolts to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
6. Using a torque angle gauge, tighten each bolt an additional 40 degrees.
7. Using a torque wrench, recheck all rod bolt tightening to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs).
Removal
REMOVAL
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NOTE: Bearing caps (2-6) are not interchangeable and are marked to ensure
according to their locations (2-6) in the block (1). Upper and lower bearing
halves are NOT interchangeable, and must be installed facing in the correct
direction.
1. Remove the balance shaft assembly. See Engine/Engine Block/MODULE, Balance Shaft -
Removal.
2. Identify bearing cap locations (2-6) before removal.
3. Remove the bearing caps (1) one at a time, and if possible, replace the crankshaft bearings (3) one at a
time. Carefully rotate upper half of bearing from between the carrier and the crankshaft (4). If the
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upper half of the bearing does not easily slide out of position, the crankshaft must be removed for
further inspection. See Engine/Engine Block/CRANKSHAFT - Removal.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Locate the crankshaft journal size (1) stamp on the crankshaft weight.
2. Locate the engine block crankshaft journal size stamp on the engine block (1).
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3. Use the crankshaft stamp and engine block stamp to select the correct crankshaft bearing sizes from
the bearing chart. The letters stamped into the block are in the same order as the cylinders (5). The
first letter corresponds to the first cylinder, the second to the second, etc. See Engine/Engine Block -
Standard Procedure.
4. If the crankshaft was removed to install the bearings, install the crankshaft. See Engine/Engine
Block/CRANKSHAFT - Installation.
5. Install the balance shaft assembly. See Engine/Engine Block/MODULE, Balance Shaft -
Installation.
Description
DESCRIPTION
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The oil pump cover assembly on this engine is an aluminum cover that incorporates the oil pump.
Removal
REMOVAL
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6. Remove the banjo bolt and the high-pressure fuel line (4) from rear of pump.
7. Remove the high-pressure fuel line (2) from rear of pump.
8. Disconnect fuel quantity solenoid (1) harness connector.
9. Disconnect the coolant tube hose at oil cooler and by fuel injection pump.
10. Remove bolts (2), and the coolant tube (1).
11. Remove the oil pump pickup tube. See Engine/Lubrication/PICK-UP, Oil Pump - Removal.
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14. If necessary, using Locking Tool VM.1055 remove the high pressure fuel pump (4) sprocket.
15. If necessary, remove nuts and the high pressure fuel pump (3).
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Installation
INSTALLATION
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4. If necessary, install the high pressure fuel pump (3). Tighten nuts to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
5. Using Locking Tool VM.1055, install the high pressure fuel pump sprocket (4). Tighten nut to 88 N.m
(65 ft. lbs.).
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8. Using the tightening sequence shown in illustration, tighten bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the oil pump pickup tube. See Engine/Lubrication/PICK-UP, Oil Pump - Installation.
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10. Install the coolant tube (1). Tighten bolts (2) to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
11. Connect the coolant tube hose at oil cooler and by fuel injection pump.
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15. Install the crankshaft sprocket (2). Tighten bolt to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 120 degrees
turn.
16. Install the timing belt. See Engine/Valve Timing/BELT, Timing - Installation.
17. Install the cooling fan and fan drive viscous clutch assembly.
18. Install the accessory drive belt.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
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CRANKSHAFT
Description
DESCRIPTION
The crankshaft for the 2.8L is a forged steel type design with five main bearing journals. The crankshaft is
located at the bottom of the engine block.
Standard Procedure
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1. Mount a dial indicator to a stationary point at rear of engine. Locate the probe perpendicular against
the flywheel.
2. Move the crankshaft all the way to the front of its travel.
3. Zero the dial indicator.
4. Move the crankshaft all the way to the rear and read dial indicator. For crankshaft end play clearances,
see Engine - Specifications.
Removal
REMOVAL
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1. Remove the balance shaft assembly. See Engine/Engine Block/MODULE, Balance Shaft -
Removal.
2. Remove the rear crankshaft oil seal carrier. See Engine/Engine Block/SEAL, Crankshaft Oil -
Removal.
3. Remove the front cover and front crank oil seal. See Engine/Engine Block/COVER, Engine -
Removal.
4. Remove the bearing caps from the piston rods.
5. Remove the bearing caps from the crankshaft journals.
6. Remove the crankshaft.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Use the crankshaft bearing selection chart for main bearing selection. Refer to Engine/Engine
Block/BEARING(S), Crankshaft - Standard Procedure .
2. Lubricate and install the crankshaft bearings. Make sure the thrust washer is not touching the engine
block.
3. Install the crankshaft.
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4. Using new bolts, install the main bearing caps in the same location as they were removed. The
notches on the top of the bearing caps indicate their proper position. The front cap has one notch, the
next cap two, etc.
5. Using the black number bubbles in the torque pattern, tighten the crankshaft bolts to 50 N.m (36 ft.
lbs.).
6. Using the white number bubbles in the torque pattern, Turn the bolts an additional 90°.
7. Measure the crankshaft end play. Crankshaft end play must be between 0.1 mm and 0.33 mm (0.004
in - 0.13 in).
8. Install the connecting rod bearings.
9. Install the connecting rods. See Engine/Engine Block/ROD, Piston and Connecting - Installation.
10. Install the balance shaft assembly. See Engine/Engine Block/MODULE, Balance Shaft -
Installation.
11. Install the front main seal carrier. See Engine/Engine Block/SEAL, Crankshaft Oil - Installation.
12. Install the rear main seal carrier. See Engine/Engine Block/SEAL, Crankshaft Oil - Installation.
DAMPER, VIBRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
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Installation
INSTALLATION
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FLEXPLATE
Removal
REMOVAL
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Installation
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INSTALLATION
1. Install the flex plate/flywheel hub and hand tighten the fasteners.
NOTE: Do not lubricate new bolts as they are already coated with an anti-scuff
treatment.
Align the flex plate to hub paint marks, where applicable.
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2. Install the flex plate or flywheel bolts. Use a cross pattern to torque the bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
3. Using a torque wrench fitted with a Torque Angle Gauge, (Goniometer), loosen one flex
plate/flywheel bolt at a time and tighten to 25 N.m (19 ft. lbs.) plus angle in relation to bolt length.
Description
DESCRIPTION
The balance shaft is gear-driven and is used to counteract engine vibration and roughness. The balance shaft
assembly includes balancers on two shafts. It is only serviced as an assembly. Balance shafts must be timed
to the crankshaft.
Removal
REMOVAL
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2. Lock the engine 90 degrees ATDC. See Engine/Valve Timing - Standard Procedure.
3. Remove the oil pickup tube. See Engine/Lubrication/PICK-UP, Oil Pump - Removal.
4. Place a dowel rod through the holes in the balance shaft axles to keep the balance shafts in the correct
position for reassembly.
WARNING: The balance shaft pin must be installed before the balance shaft
assembly is remove from the engine. The balance shaft pin must
always remain in the balance shaft assembly while the assembly
is removed from the engine. Do not remove the balance shaft pin
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5. Insert the Balance Shaft Locking Pin VM.10012 (2) into the balance shaft assembly to lock the split
gears together.
Installation
INSTALLATION
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1. The balance shafts must remain aligned by the alignment dowel rod (1) and the Balance Shaft
Locking Pin VM.10012 (2) must remain in the balance shaft assembly until the assembly is
completely installed to the engine.
2. The balance shaft pin should never be removed from the balance shaft assembly when the balance
shaft assembly is not installed in the engine. If the balance shaft was removed from the vehicle
without the pin, or the pin was removed, use the dowel to load the spring while pressing the tool into
place as shown in illustration.
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4. Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the balance shaft bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
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8. Install the engine block plug (1). Tighten the engine block plug to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the upper and lower timing cover. See Engine/Valve Timing/COVER(S), Engine Timing -
Removal.
10. Install the oil pickup tube. See Engine/Lubrication/PICK-UP, Oil Pump - Installation.
11. Fill the engine oil.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
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Description
DESCRIPTION
The transmission plate adapter is the component that allows the transmission to be bolted to the engine.
Removal
REMOVAL
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NOTE: Do not use any magnetic tools near the crankshaft sensor tone ring.
Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not use any magnetic tools near the crankshaft tone ring.
1. Install the transmission adapter plate (3). Tighten bolts (1 and 2) finger tight.
l Tighten bolts (2) to 69 N.m (51 ft. lbs.).
Description
DESCRIPTION
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The diesel engine uses a internal vacuum pump (7). This vacuum pump (7) is mounted in the engine front
cover (2). The vacuum pump is driven by a sprocket (6) on the crankshaft.
VACUUM PUMP
1. Connect a vacuum gauge to the booster check valve with a short length of hose and T-fitting.
2. Start the engine allowing the engine to run for 30 seconds. Vacuum should be 18 inches HG (609
millibars). Verify the vacuum line is not leaking. If no leak is present replace vacuum pump. See
Engine/Engine Block/PUMP, Internal Vacuum - Removal.
Removal
REMOVAL
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NOTE: The vacuum pump is not a serviceable item as it is part of the front cover. If
diagnosis has directed you to replace the vacuum pump, then the front cover
needs to be replaced.
Installation
INSTALLATION
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Description
DESCRIPTION
The pistons (2) are of a free floating design. Oil jets in the engine block lubricate and cool the piston and
piston pin (3) assembly. The connecting rods (1) have a pressed in place wrist pin bushing which is
lubricated by the oil jets. Connecting rod (7) and bearing caps have cracked mating surfaces and are not
interchangeable.
Standard Procedure
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1 - FEELER GAUGE
1. Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The
ring gap measurement must be made with the ring positioning at least 12 mm (0.50 in.) from bottom
of cylinder bore . Check gap with feeler gauge. Top compression ring gap .30 to .45 mm (.0118
to .0177 in.). Second compression ring gap .30 to .45 mm (.0118 to .0177 in.). Oil control ring gap .25
to .50 mm (.0098 to .0196 in.).
2. If ring gaps exceed dimension given, new rings or cylinder liners must be fitted. Keep piston rings in
piston sets.
3. Check piston ring to groove clearance . Top compression ring gap .080 to .130 mm (.0031 to .0051
in.). Second compression ring gap .070 to .110 mm (.0027 to .0043 in.). Oil control ring gap .040
to .080 mm (.0015 to .0031 in.).
Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: Both the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap are paint marked to aid
during assembly. Paint marks disappear after time. If the rod and the cap are
not marked with paint, paint mark or scribe them before disassembly.
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5. Remove the oil jets. See Engine/Lubrication/JET, Piston Oil Cooler - Removal.
6. Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a ridge reamer before removing pistons from cylinder block.
Be sure to keep top of pistons covered during this operation.
7. Piston and connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder block. Rotate crankshaft so that
each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
8. After removal, install bearing cap on the mating rod and mark pistons with matching cylinder number
when removed from engine block.
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1. ID mark on face of top and second piston rings must point toward piston crown.
2. Using a suitable ring expander, remove top and second piston rings.
3. Remove upper oil ring side rail, lower oil ring side rail and then the oil expander from piston.
4. Carefully clean carbon from piston crowns, skirts and ring grooves ensuring the 4 oil holes in the oil
control ring groove are clear.
Inspection
INSPECTION
PISTONS
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1. Piston Diameter: Size: 91.912 - 91.928 mm (3.6185 - 3.6192 in.) Maximum wear limit .05 mm (.0019
in.).
2. Check piston pin bores in piston for roundness. Make 3 checks at 120° intervals. Maximum out of
roundness .05 mm (.0019 in.).
3. The piston diameter should be measured approximately 15 mm (.590 in.) up from the base.
4. Skirt wear should not exceed 0.1 mm (.00039 in.).
5. The clearance between the cylinder liner and piston should not exceed 0.065-0.083 mm (.0025- .0032
in.).
CONNECTING RODS
NOTE: Do Not lubricate the new connecting rod bolts. They are already coated with
a anti scuff treatment.
1. Assemble connecting rod bearings (4) and bearing caps to their respective connecting rods (2)
ensuring that the serrations on the cap and reference marks are aligned.
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CAUTION: When changing connecting rods (2), DO NOT use a stamp to mark
the cylinder location. Identify the connecting rods (2) and caps
location using a paint marker. All four must have the same weight.
Replacement connecting rods (2) will only be supplied in sets of
four.
Connecting rods (2) are supplied in sets of four since they all must be of the same weight category. The
weight of the connecting rod is identified by a paint mark (1) on the connecting rod.
PISTON PINS
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1. Measure the diameter of piston pin in the center and both ends. For specification, see Engine -
Specifications.
Installation
INSTALLATION
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CAUTION: Ensure arrow on piston crown and the bearing cap numbers on
the connecting rod are on the opposite side.
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2. Top compression ring is tapered and chromium plated. The second ring is of the scraper type and must
be installed with scraping edge facing bottom of the piston. The third is an oil control ring. Ring gaps
must be positioned, before inserting piston into the liners, as follows .
3. Top ring gap must be positioned at the No. 3 position (looking at the piston crown from above).
4. Second piston ring gap should be positioned at the No. 1 position.
5. Oil control ring gap should be positioned at the No. 2 position.
6. When assembling pistons check that components are installed in the same position as before
disassembly, determined by the numbers stamped on the crown of individual pistons. Engine
cylinders are numbered starting from gear train end of the engine. Face arrow on top of piston
toward front of engine . Therefore, the numbers stamped on connecting rod big end should face
toward the injection pump side of engine.
INSTALLATION
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1 - PISTON
2 - PISTON RING COMPRESSOR
3 - ENGINE BLOCK
1. Before installing pistons, and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, be sure that compression ring
gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with oil ring rail gap.
2. Before installing the Piston Installer VM.1082, make sure the oil ring expander ends are butted
together.
3. Immerse the piston head and rings in clean engine oil, slide the Piston Installer VM.1082, over the
piston and tighten. Ensure position of rings does not change during this operation .
4. Face arrow on piston towards front of engine.
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5. Each connecting rod has its own letter class (1) to a specific connecting rod journal diameter.
6. To determine the correct bearing size for each cylinder. Each connecting rod letter class must be
matched with the crankshaft letter class (2) with the bearing selection chart to determine the correct
bearing color for each cylinder. The letters stamped into the crankshaft (2) are in the same order as the
cylinders. The first letter corresponds to the first cylinder, the second to the second, etc. See bearing
selection chart. See Engine/Engine Block - Standard Procedure
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to nick the crankshaft journal or cylinder
bore when installing the pistons.
7. Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Insert rod
and piston into cylinder bore and guide rod over the crankshaft journal.
8. Guide the piston down in cylinder bore, using a hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting
rod into position on connecting rod journal.
NOTE: The connecting rod bolts must be replaced every time they are
loosened or removed.
9. Install connecting rod caps. Install new rod bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (88 in. lbs.). Tighten bolts to
the next stage to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 40°. Then with a torque wrench set to 88 N.m
(65 ft. lbs.) make a tightening check.
10. Install the oil jets. See Engine/Lubrication/JET, Piston Oil Cooler - Installation.
11. Install balance shaft assembly. See Engine/Engine Block/MODULE, Balance Shaft - Installation.
12. Install cylinder head. See Engine/Cylinder Head - Installation.
13. Connect negative battery cable.
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Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the crankshaft sprocket. See Engine/Valve Timing/SPROCKET(S), Timing Belt and
Chain - Removal.
NOTE: Do not gouge or scratch the surface of the crankshaft when removing
the front crankshaft oil seal.
Installation
INSTALLATION
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1. Using Seal Installer 9937, install the front crankshaft oil seal (1).
2. Install the crankshaft sprocket. See Engine/Valve Timing/SPROCKET(S), Timing Belt and Chain
- Installation.
Description
DESCRIPTION
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The rear crankshaft seal consists of a seal and a seal carrier (1). The rear seal is inserted into the carrier.
Once assembled the rear main seal assembly should not be separated to reduce the possibility of damage to
the internal rear seal lip.
Removal
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure must be performed with either the engine or transmission
removed from vehicle
1. On automatic transmission vehicles, remove the flex plate. See Engine/Engine Block/FLEXPLATE
- Removal.
2. On manual transmission vehicles, remove the flywheel. Refer to Clutch/FLYWHEEL - Removal .
3. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor from the rear of the engine block. Refer to Fuel
System/Fuel Injection/SENSOR, Crankshaft Position - Removal .
4. Remove the upper oil pan. See Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Removal.
5. Remove the crankshaft sensor tone wheel from the rear of the crankshaft.
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6. Remove the bolts that secure the rear oil seal carrier (1) to the engine block (3).
7. Remove the rear oil seal carrier and gasket (2).
8. Remove the rear crankshaft oil seal from the rear oil seal carrier (1).
Installation
INSTALLATION
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2010 ENGINE 2.8L Diesel - Service Information - Liberty
1. Clean the rear crankshaft oil seal and seal carrier sealing surfaces.
2. Position the rear oil seal carrier gasket (2) onto the rear of the engine block (3).
3. Using Crankshaft Seal Installer VM.9993, install rear crankshaft oil seal into the rear oil seal carrier
(1).
4. Install the rear oil seal carrier onto the engine block.
5. Loosely install the bolts that secure the rear oil seal carrier (2) to the engine block.
6. Using the Front and Rear Seal Tool VM.9990 (1), to set the depth of the rear main seal (2).
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7. Using the illustration shown in illustration, tighten the rear cover bolts to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
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2010 ENGINE 2.8L Diesel - Service Information - Liberty
10. Install the crankshaft sensor tone wheel to the rear of the crankshaft.
11. On manual transmission models, install the flywheel. Refer to Clutch/FLYWHEEL - Installation .
12. On automatic transmission vehicles, Install the flex plate. See Engine/Engine Block/FLEXPLATE -
Installation.
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