Question 1

How to Properly Handle Crankshaft Removal and Installation on Dodge Charger?

Accepted Answer

Before removing the crankshaft, drain engine oil and take off the oil filter. After that, take out the engine from the car and attach it to an engine stand. First, get rid of the oil pan and oil pick-up tube, then the idler pulley bracket for the accessory drive belt, the upper intake manifold, cylinder head covers, timing chain cover, primary timing chain, crankshaft sprocket, oil pump, crankshaft rear oil seal retainer and windage tray. Turn the crankshaft slowly until the cap on the connecting rod can be removed and remember to mark each bearing cap with an ink marker or scribe tool since they're not the same. Remove the caps from the connecting rod bearings with care so you don't harm the crankshaft bearings, then remove the bolts and tie-bolts that hold the main bearing caps in place before you take them out. Be careful not to harm the crankshaft's bearing surfaces when you remove it. Before installation, ensure the slots in the block and main caps are lined up with the tangs, use engine oil on the top half of the main bearing and fit the crankshaft so that the thrust washer's oiled side points toward the thrust surface when installed. Install the front thrust washer by pushing the crankshaft forward and then fit the rear thrust washer after moving the crankshaft to the rear, greasing the lower main bearings with oil before fitting the main bearing caps. Apply engine oil to the main bearign cap bolts and fasten them starting with the inner ones to 20 Nm plus 1/4. Check the amount of movement at the crankshaft ends, install the connecting rods and take side clearance measurements. Set the windage tray with the slots on the right side of the engine, oil the nuts and tighten them to 27 Nm and turn them a further 1/4 of a turn. Attach the main cap tie bolts and tighten them to 28 Nm, next fit the rear crankshaft oil seal retainer and oil seal assembly, oil pump assembly, oil pick-up tube with its O-ring and oil pump access hole cover and tighten all the relevant bolts again to 28 Nm. After that, secure the oil pan gasket, add the oil pan, put in the oil filter, crankshaft sprocket, timing chain, timing chain cover, cylinder head covers, oil dipstick tube and assemble the engine. Finish by pouring in the proper oil and coolant, begin the engine and check for leaks.

Question 2

How to Safely Extract a Crankshaft from an Engine on Dodge Charger?

Accepted Answer

Before taking out the crankshaft, drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter as well. After that, remove the engine from the car and place it on an engine stand. The following steps are to take out the oil pan, replace the oil pick-up tube and remove the idler pulley bracket of the accessory drive belt. Then, pull off the upper intake manifold and all the cylinder head covers. Afterwards, remove the timing chain cover, then take out the primary timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket. Take out the oil pump and the crankshaft rear oil seal retainer and remove the windage tray. Crank the crankshaft until you can access the side with the connecting rod cap you wish to remove and before removing it, mark both of the bearing caps so they go properly back onto their intended studs. Carefully remove the caps from the connecting rod bearings to keep the crankshaft bearings safe and carefully examine any damage you see on the fractured rod and cap joints. After that, remove the main bearing tie bolts and the main bearing cap bolts with the bearing caps. Once you have finished, detach the crankshaft from the cylinder block so you do not damage the bearing surfaces.

OEM Dodge Charger Crankshaft

13 Crankshafts found

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 53021302BC

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 5184251AI

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 4663638

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 53021302BB

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 53021302AD

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 5037458BD

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 68293005AB

Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 5038339AG

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Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 4343423

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Dodge Charger Crankshaft Part Number: 4893356AA

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