transaxle CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM 1993 Owner's Manual

(3) Clean the flywheel face with medium sandpa-
per (80-160 grade), then wipe the surface with min-
eral spirits. If the surface is severely scored, heat
checked, or warped, replace the flywheel.
CAUTION: Do not flat-machine the flywheel face.
The surface profile is tapered.
(4) The heavy side of the flywheel is indicated by a
daub of white paint near the outside diameter. To
minimize the effects of flywheel unbalance, perform
the following installation procedure: (a) Loose assemble the flywheel to the crank-
shaft. Use new flywheel attaching bolts which have
sealant on the threads. If new bolts are not avail-
able, apply Loctite sealant to the threads of the
original bolts. This sealant is required to prevent
engine oil leakage. (b) Rotate the flywheel and crankshaft until the
daub of white paint (heavy side) is at the 12 o'clock
position. (c) Torque flywheel attaching bolts to 95 N Im(70
ft. lbs.). Use a crisscross pattern when tightening
bolts.
(5) The disc assembly should be handled without
touching the facings. Replace disc if the facings show
evidence of grease or oil soakage, or wear to within
less than .38 mm (.015 inch) of the rivet heads. The
splines on the disc hub and transaxle input shaft
should be a snug fit without signs of excessive wear.
Metallic portions of disc assembly should be dry and
clean, and not been discolored from excessive heat.
Each of the arched springs between the facings
should not be broken and all rivets should be tight. (6) Wipe the friction surface of the pressure plate
with mineral spirits. (7) Using a straight edge, check clutch cover (pres-
sure plate) for flatness. The clutch cover (pressure
plate) friction area should be slightly concave, with
the inner diameter 0.02 mm to 0.1 mm (.0008 in. to
.0039 in.) below the outer diameter. It should also be
free from discoloration, burned areas, cracks,
grooves, or ridges. (8) Using a surface plate, test cover for flatness.
All sections around attaching bolt holes should be in
contact with surface plate within .015 inch. (9) The cover should be a snug fit on flywheel dow-
els. If the clutch assembly does not meet these re-
quirements, it should be replaced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Mount clutch assembly on flywheel,being care-
ful to properly align dowels and the alignment marks
made before removal. The flywheel side of the clutch
disc is marked for proper installation. If new clutch
or flywheel is installed, align cover balance spot as
close as possible to flywheel balance orange spot. Ap-
ply pressure to the alignment tool. Center the tip of the tool into the crankshaft and the sliding cone into
the clutch fingers. Tighten the clutch attaching bolts
sufficiently to hold the disc in position. (2) To avoid distortion of the clutch cover, bolts
should be tightened a few turns at a time, in a criss-
cross pattern, until they are all seated. Tighten bolts
to 28 N Im (250 in. lbs.) following a crisscross pattern
sequence. Remove clutch disc alignment tool. (3) Install transaxle. See group 21, Manual Tran-
saxle, for procedures.
RELEASE BEARING AND FORK
Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. See group
21 for removal and installation procedures.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(1) Remove clutch release shaft E-clip.
(2) Remove the clutch release shaft and then slide
the fork and bearing assembly off the bearing pilot. (3) Remove the fork from the bearing thrust plate.
(4) Examine the condition of the bearing. It is pre-
lubricated and sealed and should not be im-
mersed in oil or solvent. (5) The bearing should turn smoothly when held in
the hand under a light thrust load. A light drag
caused by the lubricant fill is normal. If the bearing
is noisy, rough, or dry, replace the complete bearing
assembly with a new bearing. (6) The bearing has a plastic sleeve pre-lubricated
at assembly. Wipe out the old grease. Refill the
sleeve cavities and coat the inner surface with mul-
tipurpose grease. If the liner is cracked or worn, re-
place the bearing assembly. (7) Check the condition of the spring clips. If the
clips are broken or distorted, replace the bearing as-
sembly. (8) Before assembling the fork, lubricate the
rounded thrust pads and the spring clip cavities with
multipurpose grease. (9) Assemble the fork to the bearing by sliding the
thrust pads under the spring clips. Be careful to
avoid distorting the spring clips. These clips prevent
the bearing thrust plate from rotating with the bear-
ing. (10) Slide the bearing and fork assembly onto the
input shaft bearing retainer. (11) Position the release shaft bushings in the
housing and install the release shaft. A small
amount of bearing grease between the release shaft
bushing and the shaft is beneficial but not required.
Install the retainer clip in the shaft groove near the
large bushing. (12) Install the release lever and retaining clip on
the outer end of the release shaft.
CLEANING PRECAUTIONS
Condensation from steam vapors tend to accumu-
late on the internal clutch mechanism when the ve-
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hicle is steam cleaned. The facing of the disc will
absorb moisture. The force exerted by the pressure
plate will bond the facings to flywheel and/or, pres-
sure plate, if vehicle is allowed to stand for some
time before use. If this condition occurs, it will re- quire replacement of disc assembly, flywheel, and/or
clutch assembly. After cleaning, drive the vehicle to
its normal clutch operating temperature. This will
dry off disc assembly, pressure plate, and flywheel.
SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐCLUTCH GRAB/CHATTER
Ä MANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH 6 - 7

SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐCLUTCH SLIPS
6 - 8 MANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH Ä

SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐIMPROPER CLUTCH RELEASE
Ä MANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH 6 - 9

SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐCLUTCH NOISE
6 - 10 MANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH Ä

relay to starter solenoid for loose or corroded connec-
tions. Particularly at starter terminals.
² Repeat test. If engine still fails to crank properly,
trouble is within starter or starter mounted solenoid,
and it must be removed for repairs. Refer to Group
8B, Battery/Starter/Generator Service, Starter re-
placement.
STARTER RELAY TEST
WARNING: CHECK TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANS-
MISSION IS IN PARK OR NEUTRAL WITH THE
PARKING BRAKE APPLIED
(1) Verify battery condition. Battery must be in
good condition with a full charge before performing
any starter tests. Refer to Battery Tests. (2) Perform the preceding starter solenoid tests
BEFORE performing starter relay tests. Refer to
Starter Solenoid Test. (3) Locate and remove the starter relay. For
starter relay locations, refer to Starter Solenoid Test
(Fig. 13 or 14). (4) After the starter relay has been located and re-
moved, refer to Starter Relay Tests (Fig. 15).
NEUTRAL STARTING AND BACK-UP SWITCH
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY
For electrical diagnostics, when checking starter
circuits, refer to Starter Relay Tests (Fig. 15). For replacement of switch, refer to Group 21, Tran-
saxle, Neutral Starting and Switch Replacement.
STARTER INTERLOCK SWITCHÐCLUTCH PEDAL MOUNTED
MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
For electrical diagnostics, refer to the Starter Relay
Tests. For replacement and/or adjustment of the switch,
refer to Group 6, Manual Transaxle Clutch, Manual
Transaxle Starter Interlock Switch.
IGNITION SWITCH TEST
After testing the starter solenoid and relay, test ig-
nition switch and wiring. Refer to Group 8D, Ignition
Systems, or the Front Wheel Drive Car Wiring Dia-
grams Service Manual. Check all wiring for opens or
shorts, and all connectors for being loose or corroded.
BENCH TESTING STARTER SOLENOID
(1) Disconnect field coil wire from field coil termi-
nal (Fig. 16 or 17). (2) Check for continuity between solenoid terminal
and field coil terminal with a continuity tester. Con-
tinuity should be detected (Fig. 18 or 19). (3) Check for continuity between solenoid terminal
and solenoid housing (Fig. 20 or 21). Continuity
should be detected. If continuity is detected, solenoid
is good. (4) If continuity is not detected in either test, sole-
noid has an open circuit and is defective. If equipped
with:
² BOSCH STARTER: Replace the solenoid.
² NIPPONDENSO STARTER: Replace the starter
assembly.
8A - 16 BATTERY/STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTICS Ä

(8) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Clean corrosion/dirt from the cable and wire termi-
nals before installing wiring to the solenoid.
BOSCH OR NIPPONDENSO STARTERÐ3.0L/ 3.3L/3.8L ENGINE
(1) Disconnect NEGATIVE battery cable (Fig. 1).
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Remove three starter attaching bolts at engine/
transaxle (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the two wire connector terminal nuts
and remove wiring connector (Bosch, Fig. 5) (Nippon-
denso, Fig. 6 or 7). (5) Remove starter from vehicle (Bosch, Fig. 8)
(Nippondenso, Fig. 9). (6) For installation, reverse above procedures.
Clean corrosion/dirt from the cable and wire termi-
nals before installing wiring to the solenoid.
STARTER COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
Caution: When servicing the starter assembly off
the vehicle, do not clamp the starter to a vice. In-
ternal damage may result.
Fig. 3 Bosch StarterÐ2.2L/2.5L Engine
Fig. 4 Remove or Install Attaching BoltsÐTypical
Fig. 5 Wire Terminal ConnectionsÐBosch Starter
Fig. 6 Wire Terminal ConnectionsÐ3.0L EngineÐNippondenso Starter
Fig. 7 Wire Terminal ConnectionsÐ3.3L/3.8L EngineÐNippondenso Starter
Ä BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE 8B - 5

For replacement and adjustment of this switch, re-
fer to Group 6, Manual Transaxle Clutch, Manual
Transaxle Starter Interlock Switch.
NEUTRAL STARTER AND BACK-UP SWITCH
For electrical diagnostics when checking the
starter circuits, refer to Group 8A, Battery/Starting/
Charging Systems Diagnostics, Starter Relays. For removal and installation of neutral switch, re-
fer to Group 21, Transaxle Neutral Starter and
Back-up Switch Replacement.
Fig. 19 Through-BoltFig. 20 Rubber Seal
Fig. 21 Starter Drive Gear Train
8B - 8 BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE Ä

(3) Inspect the spark plug condition. Refer to Spark
Plug Condition in this section.
SPARK PLUG GAP ADJUSTMENT
Check the spark plug gap with a gap gauge. If the
gap is not correct, adjust it by bending the ground
electrode (Fig. 6).
SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION
(1) Start the spark plug into the cylinder head by
hand to avoid cross threading. (2) Tighten spark plugs to 28 N Im (20 ft. lbs.)
torque. (3) Install spark plug cables over spark plugs.
IDLE RPM TESTÐ2.5L AND 3.0L ENGINES
WARNING: APPLY PARKING BRAKE AND/OR BLOCK
WHEELS BEFORE PERFORMING IDLE CHECK OR
ADJUSTMENT, OR ANY TESTS WITH A RUNNING
ENGINE.
Engine idle set rpmshould be recorded when the
vehicle is first brought into shop for testing. This
will assist in diagnosing complaints of engine stalling,
creeping and hard shifting on vehicles equipped with
automatic transaxles. Proceed to the Throttle Body Minimum Airflow pro-
cedures in Group 14.
IGNITION TIMING PROCEDUREÐ2.2L TBI, 2.5L
TBI, 2.5L MPI, AND 3.0L ENGINES
WARNING: APPLY PARKING BRAKE AND/OR BLOCK
WHEELS BEFORE PERFORMING SETTING IGNITION
TIMING OR PERFORMING ANY TEST ON AN OPER-
ATING ENGINE.
Proper ignition timing is required to obtain optimum
engine performance. The distributor must be correctly
indexed to provide correct initial ignition timing. (1) Set the gearshift selector in park or neutral and
apply the parking brake. All lights and accessories
must be off. (2) If using a magnetic timing light, insert the
pickup probe into the open receptacle next to the
timing scale window. If a magnetic timing unit is not
available, use a conventional timing light connected to
the number one cylinder spark plug cable. Do not puncture cables, boots or nipples with
test probes. Always use proper adapters. Punc-
turing the spark plug cables with a probe will
damage the cables. The probe can separate the
conductor and cause high resistance. In addition
breaking the rubber insulation may permit sec-
ondary current to arc to ground. (3) Turn selector switch to the appropriate cylinder
position. (4) Start engine and run until operating tempera-
ture is obtained. (5) With the engine at normal operating tempera-
ture, connect the DRBII scan tool to the data link
connector (diagnostic connector). Access the State Dis-
play screen. Refer to the appropriate Powertrain Diag-
nostics Procedures Manual. If not using the DRBII
scan tool, disconnect the coolant temperature
sensor electrical connector. The electric radiator
fan will operate and the malfunction indicator lamp
(instrument panel Check Engine light) will turn on
after disconnecting the coolant sensor or starting the
DRBII scan tool procedure. (6) Aim Timing Light at timing scale (Fig. 7 or Fig.
8) or read magnetic timing unit. If flash occurs when
timing mark is before specified degree mark, timing is
advanced. To adjust, turn distributor housing in direc-
tion of rotor rotation. If flash occurs when timing mark is after specified
degree mark, timing is retarded. To adjust, turn dis-
tributor housing against direction of rotor rotation.
Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Information label for
correct timing specification. If timing is within 62É of
value specified on the label, proceed to step (8). If
outside specified tolerance, proceed to next step. (7) Loosen distributor hold-down arm screw
enough to rotate the distributor housing (Fig. 9 or
Fig. 6 Setting Spark Plug GapÐTypical
8D - 16 IGNITION SYSTEMS Ä

tion (Fig. 16 or Fig. 17). The sensor generates pulses
that are the input sent to the PCM. The PCM inter-
prets the camshaft position sensor input (along with
the crankshaft position sensor input) to determine
crankshaft position. The PCM uses the crankshaft
position sensor input to determine injector sequence
and ignition timing.
The camshaft position sensor determines when a slot
in the camshaft gear passes beneath it (Fig. 18 or Fig.
19). When metal aligns with the sensor, voltage goes
low (less than 0.5 volts). When a notch aligns with the
sensor, voltage spikes high (5.0 volts). As a group of
notches pass under the sensor, the voltage switches
from low (metal) to high (notch) then back to low. The
number of notches determine the amount of pulses. If
available, an oscilloscope can display the square wave
patterns of each timing events. The camshaft position sensor is mounted to the top
of the timing case cover (Fig. 20 or Fig. 21). The bot-
tom of the sensor is positioned above the camshaft
sprocket. The distance between the bottom of
sensor and the camshaft sprocket is critical to
the operation of the system. When servicing the
camshaft position sensor, refer to the Turbo III, 3.3L and 3.8L Ignition SystemÐService Proce-
dures section in this Group.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The crankshaft position sensor senses slots cut into
the transaxle driveplate extension (Fig. 22 or Fig. 23).
On Turbo III, there ar e a 2 sets of slots. Each set
contains 4 slots, for a total of 8 slots (Fig. 24). On 3.3L
and 3.8L engines, there ar e a 3 sets of slots. Each set
contains 4 slots, for a total of 12 slots (Fig. 25).
Fig. 16 Camshaft Position SensorÐTurbo III Engine
Fig. 17 Camshaft Position SensorÐ3.3L and 3.8L Engines
Fig. 18 Camshaft GearÐTurbo III Engine
Fig. 19 Camshaft GearÐ3.3L and 3.8L Engines
Ä IGNITION SYSTEMS 8D - 29