OEM 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Crankshaft

2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Crankshaft Parts and Q&A

• Q: How is a Crankshaft Installed in an Engine on 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500?

  A: The first step in installing the crankshaft is to remove all oil and debris from the surfaces that join and seal the engine. Should there be bearing damage, remove any debris from the connecting rods, the crankshaft, the oil galleries and remove the steel ball from the main oil gallery prior to cleaning. Look at the crankshaft and bearings and replace them if they are damaged or worn out. Set in place the crankshaft bearings and bolt on the top of the crankshaft thrust bearing, then slide the crankshaft into place and bolt on the main bearing caps. After that, set the lower crankshaft thrust bearing into the area and measure the main bearing cap bolts, swapping in anything that does not meet the required size. Additional nm and lb. ft. will screw the main bearing caps to the correct amount using the correct process and then check the crankshaft end play. Avoid binding of the crankshaft; if bound, loosen and secure the bearing caps again. When any rod cap bolts come loose or bearing caps are opened, you should replace all the connecting rods at once. Write down an outline of how you fit the pistons and connecting rods together because scoring or damaging the crankshaft or bending the connecting rod's oil jet can be severe for the engine. Afterwards, add the pistons and connecting rods, then the rear crankshaft oil seal, oil pump and oil pump chain. Before setting the timing, fit the timing chains on the crankshaft, place the windage tray, fasten the cylinder heads and attach the chain sprockets to both camshafts. Cover both cylinder heads with camshaft covers, then put on the upper and lower oil pans if you have them, next install the intake manifold, the vacuum pump, the engine harness, the air flow control valve assembly, water pump, oil filter assembly, left and right exhaust manifolds, turbocharger, fuel rails and lines and flex plate. After that, set the engine in the car, put in the correct amount of oil, start the engine and check for any oil leaks.