Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Jeep TJ (CANADA) L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Crankshaft Specifications
| End Play | Minimum | 0.0015 |
| Maximum | 0.0065 | |
| Main Bearing Journal Diameter | Minimum | 2.4996 |
| Maximum | 2.5001 | |
| Main Bearing Journal Width Number 1 | Minimum | 1.086 inch |
| Maximum | 1.098 inch | |
| Main Bearing Journal Width Number 2 | Minimum | 1.271 inch |
| Maximum | 1.273 inch | |
| Main Bearing Journal Width Number 3, 4 &5 | Minimum | 1.182 inch |
| Maximum | 1.188 inch | |
| Main Bearing Clearance | Minimum | 0.001 |
| Maximum | 0.0025 | |
| Preferred | 0.002 | |
| Connecting Rod Journal Diameter | Minimum | 2.0934 |
| Maximum | 2.0955 | |
| Connecting Rod Journal Width | Minimum | 1.070 inch |
| Maximum | 1.076 inch | |
| Connecting Rod Journal Bearing Clearance (Range) | Minimum | 0.001 |
| Maximum | 0.003 | |
| Connecting Rod Journal Bearing Clearance Preferred | Minimum | 0.0015 |
| Maximum | 0.0020 | |
| Out Of Round | Maximum | 0.0005 inch |
| Taper | Maximum | 0.0005 inch |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.