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CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (GAS) - BLACK 3 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F888 18BR/PK 8 VOLT SUPPLY
2 K900 18DB/DG SENSOR GROUND
3 K24 18BR/LB CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
DATA LINK CONNECTOR - BLACK 16 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS
3- -
4 Z11 18BK/LG GROUND
5 Z111 18BK/WT (EXCEPT
BUILT-UP-EXPORT)GROUND
5 Z111 20BK/WT (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) GROUND
6 D20 20WT/LG (GAS) SCI RECEIVE
7 D21 20WT/BR (EXCEPT
BUILT-UP-EXPORT)SCI TRANSMIT
7 D21 20WT/DG (BUILT- UP-EXPORT) SCI TRANSMIT
8- -
9 D23 20WT/BR FLASH PROGRAM ENABLE
10 - -
11 - -
12 - -
13 - -
14 D16 20WT/OR (GAS) SCI RECEIVE
15 - -
16 A105 20DB/RD FUSED B(+)
DIAGNOSTIC JUNCTION PORT - BLACK 16 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (PCM/SKIM/ECM/THATCHAM)
2 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (HVAC)
3 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (RADIO)
4 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (ORC)
5 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (CLUSTER)
6 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (BCM)
7 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (DLC)
8 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (OVERHEAD CONSOLE)
9 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (FCM/TCM/CAB)
10 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (LSIACM)
11 D25 20WT/VT (MEMORY) PCI BUS (MEMORY)
12 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (PWR DOOR LT/RT/LIFTGATE)
13 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS (RSIACM)
14 - -
15 - -
16 - -
RS8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS8W-80-47
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ENGINE CONTROL MODULE C1 (DIESEL) - BLACK 81 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z130 14BK/BR GROUND
2 Z131 14BK/DG GROUND
3 K20 14BR/GY GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL
4 K342 14BR/WT ECM/PCM RELAY OUTPUT
5 K342 14BR/WT ECM/PCM RELAY OUTPUT
6- -
7 D25 20WT/VT PCI BUS
8 K944 20BK/GY CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SHIELD GROUND
9 K44 20DB/GY CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
10 - -
11 K37 20DB/YL BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
12 K55 20DB/OR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR SIGNAL
13 K78 20GY FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
14 - -
15 K22 20OR/DB ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
16 K80 20DB/TN FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND
17 - -
18 - -
19 N1 20DB/OR FUEL HEATER RELAY OUTPUT
20 Z138 20BK/OR GROUND
21 K900 20DB/DG SENSOR GROUND
22 F202 20PK/GY FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
23 F851 20LB/PK SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE B
24 K3 20BR/OR CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL NO. 1
25 - -
26 - -
27 - -
28 - -
29 - -
30 G6 20VT/GY ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
31 F853 20LG/PK WATER IN FUEL SENSOR SIGNAL
32 K25 20BR/TN BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
33 - -
34 K167 20BR/YL ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR GROUND
35 K853 20DB/BR ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR 5 VOLT
SUPPLY
36 C18 20LB/BR A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
37 K89 20DB/WT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
38 V37 20VT/TN SPEED CONTROL SWITCH SIGNAL
39 - -
40 K2 20TN/BK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
41 K21 20DB/LG INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
42 Z122 18WT GROUND (DRAIN)
43 K24 20BR/LB CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL NO. 2
44 - -
45 - -
46 - -
47 L50 20WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
48 B29 20DG/WT SECONDARY BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
49 T751 20YL FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START)
50 F855 20PK/YL SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE A
51 - -
52 K121 20DB BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND
53 - -
54 K957 20BK/OR MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR GROUND
RS8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS8W-80-55
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POWER WINDOW SWITCH (LOWLINE) - BLACK 8 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 F304 16WT/PK FUSED WINDOW CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTPUT
2 Z421 12BK/BR GROUND
3 Z421 12BK/BR GROUND
4- -
5 Q26 12OR/GY MASTER WINDOW SWITCH PASSENGER DOWN
6 F304 16WT/PK FUSED WINDOW CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTPUT
7 Z421 20BK/BR GROUND
8 Q16 12OR/TN MASTER WINDOW SWITCH PASSENGER UP
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C1 (GAS) - GRAY/BLACK 40-WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1- -
2 K18 16DB/OR (3.3L/3.8L) IGNITION COIL NO. 3 DRIVER
3 K17 16DB/TN IGNITION COIL NO. 2 DRIVER
4- -
5 V32 18VT/YL SPEED CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH SENSE
6 K342 16BR/WT AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN RELAY OUTPUT
7 K13 16BR/LB FUEL INJECTOR NO. 3 DRIVER
8 K20 18BR/GY GENERATOR FIELD CONTROL
9- -
10 Z130 18BK/BR GROUND
11 K19 16DB/DG IGNITION COIL NO. 1 DRIVER
12 G6 16VT/GY ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
13 K11 16BR/YL FUEL INJECTOR NO. 1 DRIVER
14 K58 16BR/VT (3.3L/3.8L) FUEL INJECTOR NO. 6 DRIVER
15 K38 16BR/OR (3.3L/3.8L) FUEL INJECTOR NO. 5 DRIVER
16 K14 16BR/TN FUEL INJECTOR NO. 4 DRIVER
17 K12 16BR/DB FUEL INJECTOR NO. 2 DRIVER
18 K99 18BR/LG OXYGEN SENSOR 1/1 HEATER CONTROL
19 - -
20 F202 18PK/GY FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
21 - -
22 - -
23 - -
24 - -
25 K42 18DB/YL (EXCEPT 3.3L/3.8L
BUILT-UP-EXPORT)KNOCK SENSOR SIGNAL
26 K2 18VT/OR ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
27 K902 18BR/DG OXYGEN SENSOR GROUND
28 - -
29 - -
30 K41 18DB/LB OXYGEN SENSOR 1/1 SIGNAL
31 T752 18DG/OR ENGINE STARTER MOTOR RELAY CONTROL
32 K24 18BR/LB CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
33 K44 18DB/GY CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
34 - -
35 K22 18BR/OR THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
36 K1 18VT/BR MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
37 K21 18DB/LG INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
38 - -
39 - -
40 K35 18DB/VT EGR SOLENOID CONTROL
8W - 80 - 94 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSRS
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (EATX) - BLACK 60 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 T1 18DG/LB TRS T1 SENSE
2- -
3 T3 18DG/DB TRS T3 SENSE
4- -
5- -
6 K24 18BR/LB CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
7 D21 18WT/BR SCI TRANSMIT
8 T751 18YL FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (START)
9 T9 18DG/TN OVERDRIVE PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
10 T10 18DG/LG TORQUE MANAGEMENT REQUEST SENSE
11 F1 18PK/WT FCM OUTPUT (UNLOCK-RUN-START)
12 K22 18BR/OR THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
13 T13 18DG/VT SPEED SENSOR GROUND
14 T14 18DG/BR OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
15 T15 18YL/BR TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY CONTROL
16 T16 18YL/OR TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT
17 T16 18YL/OR TRANSMISSION CONTROL RELAY OUTPUT
18 - -
19 T19 18YL/DB 2-4 SOLENOID CONTROL
20 T20 18DG/WT LOW/REVERSE SOLENOID CONTROL
21 - -
22 - -
23 - -
24 - -
25 - -
26 - -
27 - -
28 - -
29 - -
30 - -
31 - -
32 - -
33 - -
34 - -
35 - -
36 - -
37 - -
38 - -
39 - -
40 - -
41 T41 18DG/GY (3.3L/3.8L) TRS T41 SENSE
41 T41 18YL/DB (2.4L) TRS T41 SENSE
42 T42 18DG/YL TRS T42 SENSE
43 D25 18WT/VT PCI BUS
44 - -
45 - -
46 D16 18WT/OR SCI RECEIVE
47 T47 18YL/DG 2-4 PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
48 - -
49 - -
50 T50 18YL/TN LOW/REVERSE PRESSURE SWITCH SENSE
51 K900 18DB/DG SENSOR GROUND
52 T52 18DG/WT INPUT SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
53 Z132 16BK/YL GROUND
54 T54 18DG/OR TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL
8W - 80 - 114 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSRS
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
C325 BK Right Sliding Door 27
C326 YL At Driver Side Airbag N/S
C327 YL At Passenger Side Airbag N/S
C329 (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
C330 (Diesel) LTGY Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
C331 (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
Cabin Heater Assist C1 (Diesel) BK Top of Engine 11, 12
Cabin Heater Assist C2 (Diesel) BK Top of Engine 11, 12
Camshaft Position Sensor (Gas) BK Rear of Cylinder Head
Right Side of EngineN/S
Camshaft Position Sensor (Diesel) BK Rear of Cylinder Head 11, 12
CD Changer Behind CD Changer N/S
Center Dome Lamp GY At Lamp N/S
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp BK At Lamp 42
Clockspring - C1 WT Steering Column 15, 16, 17, 18, 26
Clockspring - C2 YL Steering Column 15, 16, 17, 18, 26
Clockspring - C3 BK Steering Column N/S
Clockspring - C4 BK Steering Column N/S
Clockspring - C5 YL Steering Column N/S
Clutch Pedal Interlock Switch
(Diesel)RD At Switch/Driver Side 36
Clutch Pedal Upstop Switch
(Diesel)BK At Switch/Driver Side 36
Controller Anti-Lock Brake BK Right Side of Engine Compartment 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
Crank Case Ventilation Heater
(Diesel)BK Top of Cylinder Head 11
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Diesel) BK Rear of Engine 12
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Gas) BK Rear of Engine 9, 13
Data Link Connector WT Lower Instrument Panel Near Steering
Column35, 36
Diagnostic Junction Port BK Lower Instrument Panel Near Steering
Column35, 36
Dosing Pump BK Top of Engine N/S
Driver Airbag C1 BN Steering Column N/S
Driver Airbag C2 BK Steering Column N/S
Driver Blend Actuator (ATC) GY On HVAC N/S
Driver Blend Actuator (MTC) GY On HVAC N/S
Driver Door Courtesy Lamp GY At Lamp N/S
Driver Door Lock Switch BK At Switch N/S
Driver Heated Seat Back GN At Seat N/S
Driver Heated Seat Cushion BK At Seat N/S
Driver Heated Seat Module C1 GY Driver Heated Seat N/S
Driver Heated Seat Module C2 GY Driver Heated Seat Back N/S
Driver Heated Seat Module C3 GN At Seat N/S
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GROUNDS
GROUND NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
G100 Body Ground Near Powertrain Control Module N/S
G101 Above Starter 10
G102 Left Headlamp Area 1
G103 Above Starter 10
G200 Right Side of Instrument Panel 15, 19, 24
G201 Right Side of Instrument Panel 15, 19, 24
G202 Near Radio N/S
G300 Left B Pillar 27
G301 Right B Pillar 28, 33
G302 Left Rear Quarter N/S
G400 Liftgate Ground N/S
SPLICES
SPLICE NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
S101 800mm from T/O for G102 1
S102 500mm from T/O for G102 1
S103 (2.5L) Between T/O for Battery Temperature Sensor and T/O
for C10211
S103 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for C100 N/S
S104 Near T/O for G102 1
S105 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Battery (+) N/S
S106 (2.4L) 40mm from T/O for Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid 10
S106 (2.5L) Near T/O for Battery Temperature Sensor 11
S106 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for G103 14
S107 (2.4L) In T/O for EGR Solenoid 10
S107 (2.5L) Between T/O for Engine Starter Motor and T/O for
Engine Control Module C112
S107 (3.3L/3.8L) In T/O for EGR Solenoid 14
S108 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Powertrain Control Module N/S
S109 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Camshaft Position Sensor N/S
S110 Near T/O to G102 N/S
S111 (2.4L) Near T/O for C101 N/S
S111 (2.5L) Near T/O for Battery (-) N/S
S111 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Powertrain Control Module N/S
S112 Near T/O for Intelligent Power Module - C3 N/S
S113 (2.4L) Near T/O for Park/Neutral Position Switch N/S
S114 (3.3L/3.8L) In T/O to Transmission Control Module N/S
S115 (3.3L/3.8L) In T/O to Transmission Control Module N/S
S116 (2.4L) 180mm from T/O for Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid 10
S116 (2.5L) Near T/O for Mass Air Flow Sensor 12
S116 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Ignition Coil Pack 14
RS8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION8W-91-11
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ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ENGINE 2.4L.............................. 1ENGINE 3.3/3.8L......................... 74
ENGINE 2.4L
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ENGINE 2.4L
DESCRIPTION..........................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION............3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE............4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL..............6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE OIL
LEAK INSPECTION.....................8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST.........9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER
COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE
TEST................................9
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE CORE
AND OIL GALLERY PLUGS..............10
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR OF
DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS.........10
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HYDROSTATIC
LOCKED ENGINE.....................10
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-
PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS.........11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE
GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION........11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING
BEARING CLEARANCE USING
PLASTIGAGE........................12
REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY...........12
INSTALLATION - ENGINE ASSEMBLY........16
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.4L ENGINE.........17
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE............20
SPECIAL TOOLS
2.4L ENGINE.........................21AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................24
AIR CLEANER HOUSING
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................24
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION.........................24
OPERATION...........................24
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
GASKET............................24
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD.............25
CLEANING............................26
INSPECTION..........................26
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD..........26
CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL(S)
REMOVAL.............................28
INSTALLATION.........................28
CAMSHAFT(S)
DESCRIPTION.........................29
OPERATION...........................29
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING
CAMSHAFT END PLAY.................29
REMOVAL.............................29
CLEANING............................29
INSPECTION..........................30
INSTALLATION.........................30
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL.............................31
CLEANING............................31
INSPECTION..........................31
INSTALLATION.........................31
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS
DESCRIPTION.........................32
CLEANING............................32
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VALVE SPRINGS & SEALS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD ON.........32
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD OFF........33
INSPECTION..........................33
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD ON.....33
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD OFF....33
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTERS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HYDRAULIC
LASH ADJUSTER NOISE DIAGNOSIS......34
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................34
ROCKER ARMS
REMOVAL.............................35
INSPECTION..........................35
INSTALLATION.........................35
ENGINE BLOCK
DESCRIPTION.........................35
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON TO
CYLINDER BORE FITTING..............36
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER
BORE HONING.......................36
CLEANING............................37
INSPECTION..........................37
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE
CONNECTING ROD - FITTING...........37
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION.........................38
OPERATION...........................38
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT
ENDPLAY ...........................38
REMOVAL.............................38
INSPECTION..........................39
INSTALLATION.........................39
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MAIN BEARING -
FITTING.............................41
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................43
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL.............................43
INSTALLATION.........................44
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION.........................45
OPERATION...........................45
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................46
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE
PISTON RING - FITTING................47
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL.............................48
INSTALLATION.........................48STRUCTURAL COLLAR
REMOVAL.............................49
INSTALLATION.........................49
ENGINE MOUNTING
DESCRIPTION.........................49
FRONT MOUNT
REMOVAL.............................49
INSTALLATION.........................50
LEFT MOUNT
REMOVAL.............................50
INSTALLATION.........................50
REAR MOUNT
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
RIGHT MOUNT
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION.........................53
OPERATION...........................53
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHECKING
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE................53
OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK.............53
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL
AND FILTER CHANGE..................54
OIL FILTER
DESCRIPTION.........................54
REMOVAL.............................54
INSTALLATION.........................55
OIL PAN
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL.............................55
DISASSEMBLY.........................56
CLEANING............................57
INSPECTION..........................57
ASSEMBLY............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION.........................59
OPERATION...........................59
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - INTAKE
MANIFOLD LEAKS.....................59
INTAKE MANIFOLD - UPPER
REMOVAL.............................60
INSPECTION..........................61
INSTALLATION.........................61
INTAKE MANIFOLD - LOWER
REMOVAL.............................61
INSPECTION..........................61
INSTALLATION.........................61
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION.........................62
OPERATION...........................62
REMOVAL.............................62
CLEANING............................62
INSPECTION..........................62
INSTALLATION.........................62
TIMING BELT COVER(S)
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
TIMING BELT AND SPROCKET(S)
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - TIMING BELT...............64REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET....66
CLEANING............................66
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET . 66
INSTALLATION - TIMING BELT...........67
TIMING BELT TENSIONER & PULLEY
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................69
BALANCE SHAFTS AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION.........................69
OPERATION...........................70
REMOVAL.............................70
INSTALLATION.........................71
ENGINE 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
The 2.4 Liter (148 cu. in.) in-line four cylinder
engine is a double over head camshaft with hydraulic
lash adjusters and four valve per cylinder design.
The engine is free-wheeling; meaning it has provi-
sions for piston-to-valve clearance. However valve-to-
valve interference can occur, if camshafts are rotated
independently.
The cylinders are numbered from front of the
engine to the rear. The firing order is 1±3±4±2.
The engine identification number is located on the
rear of the cylinder block (Fig. 1).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as either
mechanical (e.g., a strange noise), or performance
(e.g., engine idles rough and stalls).
Refer to the Engine Mechanical and the Engine
Performance diagnostic charts, for possible causes
and corrections of malfunctions (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MECHANICAL)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
- PERFORMANCE).
For fuel system diagnosis, (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
Additional tests and diagnostic procedures may be
necessary for specific engine malfunctions that can-
not be isolated with the Service Diagnosis charts.
Information concerning additional tests and diagno-
sis is provided within the following:
²Cylinder Compression Pressure Test
²Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test
²Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Failure Diagnosis
²Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis
²Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Noise Diagnosis
²Engine Oil Leak Inspection
Fig. 1 Engine Identification
1 - ENGINE IDENTIFICATION LOCATION
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - MECHANICAL
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NOISY VALVES 1. High or low oil level in
crankcase.1. Check and correct engine oil
level.
2. Thin or diluted oil. 2. Change oil to correct viscosity.
3. Thick oil 3. (a) Change engine oil and filter.
(b) Run engine to operating
temperature.
(c) Change engine oil and filter
again.
4. Low oil pressure. 4. Check and correct engine oil
pressure problem.
5. Dirt in hydraulic lifters/lash
adjusters.5. Replace hydraulic lifters/lash
adjusters.
6. Worn rocker arms. 6. Inspect oil supply to rocker arms.
7. Worn hydraulic lifters/lash
adjusters.7. Replace hydraulic lifters/lash
adjusters.
8. Worn valve guides. 8. Replace cylinder head assembly.
9. Excessive runout of valve seats
on valve faces.9. Grind valve seats and valves.
CONNECTING ROD NOISE 1. Insufficient oil supply. 1. Check engine oil level.
2. Low oil pressure. 2. Check engine oil level. Inspect oil
pump relief valve and spring.
3. Thin or diluted oil. 3. Change oil to correct viscosity.
4. Thick oil 4. (a) Change engine oil and filter.
(b) Run engine to operating
temperature.
(c) Change engine oil and filter
again.
5. Excessive bearing clearance. 5. Measure bearings for correct
clearance. Repair as necessary.
6. Connecting rod journal
out-of-round.6. Replace crankshaft or grind
surface.
7. Misaligned connecting rods. 7. Replace bent connecting rods.
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