tow CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Service Manual

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery.
(2) Remove the air cleaner assembly and inlet
hose.
(3) Remove both hoses at intercooler and engine.
(4) Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
(5) Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
(6) Disconnect oil pressure switch connector (Fig.
19).
(7) Disconnect Wiring harness bracket at transaxle
shift tower.
(8) Disconnect transaxle wiring at speed sensor,
crank sensor, and backup light switch.
(9) Remove both transmission shift cables at trans-
mission.
(10) Remove negative battery cable at cylinder
block (Fig. 19).
(11) Remove oil separator.
(12) Remove connectors at coolant temperature
sensor and A/C compressor.
(13) Disconnect fuel injection pump wiring connec-
tors (Fig. 19).
(14) Disconnect glow plug connectors.
(15) Disconnect electrical connector at number 1
fuel injector.
(16) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(17) Remove right side splash shield (Fig. 20).
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.
(18) Drain the cooling system (refer to Group 7,
Cooling).
(19) Lower vehicle.
(20) Remove Coolant pressure bottle and discon-
nect low coolant level sensor.
(21) Disconnect both heater hoses.
(22) Remove the lower radiator hose.
(23) Remove the upper radiator hose.
(24) Remove fuel line at injector pump and cap.
(25) Remove power steering reservoir and reposi-
tion.
(26) Remove upper radiator crossmember.
(27) Disconnect cooling fan module connector.
Fig. 18 Shift Cables at Rear MountFig. 19 Component Locations
Fig. 20 Right Side Splash Shield
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(22) Remove the injector sensor wire at the con-
nector, and glow plug Connectors.
NOTE: The attachment point for the injector sensor
wire at the injector is not a connector. The connec-
tor is located in the wire 4 to 6 inches away from
the injector.
(23) Remove injector fuel lines from injectors to
pump.
(24) Remove fuel injectors with tool VM-1012A
(Fig. 27) and (Fig. 28) Refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys-
tem.
(25) Remove rocker retaining nuts (Fig. 29).
(26) Remove rocker assemblies. Place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.(27) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
(28) Mark cylinder heads to ensure installation in
there original position.
(29) Remove the engine cylinder head bolts with
special tool VM-1018 and VM-1019.
(30) Remove the engine cylinder heads and gasket.
NOTE: A single steel head gasket is used for 4 cyl-
inder heads (Fig. 32).
(31) Stuff clean lint free shop towels into the cyl-
inder bores.
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
NOTE: If cylinder wall liners have not been
removed; the same thickness head gasket removed,
may be used.
CAUTION: Piston protrusion must be measured, to
determine cylinder head gasket thickness, if one or
more cylinder wall liners have been replaced.
Cylinder head gaskets are available in three thick-
ness. The different thicknesses are marked with
identification holes (one, two or none) (Fig. 32). The
gasket is to be installed DRY.DO NOT use a gas-
ket sealing compound on the gasket.
(1) Use special tool VM-1010 with dial indicator
special tool VM- 1013 (Fig. 30).
(2) Bring the piston of cylinder no. 1 exactly to top
dead center.
Fig. 27 Fuel Injector Tool VM-1012A
Fig. 28 Fuel Injector
Fig. 29 Rocker Arm Retaining Nut
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(3) Zero the dial indicator on the cylinder block
mating surface.
(4) Setup the dial indicator on the piston crown
(above the center of the piston pin) 5mm (1/8 in.)
from the edge of the piston and note the measure-
ment (Fig. 31).
(5) Repeat the procedure with the rest of the cyl-
inders.
(6) Establish the thickness of the gasket for all
four cylinder heads on the basis of the greatest pis-
ton protrusion (Fig. 32).
INSTALLATION CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Remove the shop towels from the cylinder
bores. Coat the bores with clean engine oil.
(2) Install cylinder head alignment studs
(VM-1009).
(3) After determining the correct head gasket
thickness, clean the block and head mating surfaces,
place the engine cylinder head gasket over the dow-
els.
(4) Place the engine cylinder head over the dowels.
CAUTION: Engine cylinder head bolts can be
reused up to three times.(5) Tighten the engine cylinder head bolts in
sequence according to the following procedure (Fig.
33):
a. The threads and underside heads of the bolts
should be lubricated. Use the cylinder head align-
ment studs tool number VM-1009. Position the heads
on the block and secure with the ten large center
bolts and spacers (clamps), finger tight only.
b. Ensure that the various clamps are installed
correctly and the head gasket remain in their proper
position, completely covered. Then, lubricate and
install the eight small bolts, also finger tight.
(6) Loosen assembly oil feed line for rocker arm
assemblies
(7) Install the intake and exhaust manifolds with
new gaskets, partially tightening the nuts to a max-
imum of 5 N´m (44 in. lbs.). This will align the heads
(refer to Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Man-
ifold for the proper procedures). Install lift eye and
brake vacuum tube at this time.
(8) Then, tighten the 12mm bolts with special tool
VM-1019 in the following manner:
(9)1st Phase:Tightening Head Bolts (Fig. 33).
Central bolts (A-L): Tighten all bolts, starting with
bolt A then B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-L, to 30 N´m. Repeat
the operation with the same torque. Following the
same sequence rotate each bolt through an angle of
Fig. 30 Measuring Piston Protrusion
Fig. 31 Piston Protrusion Chart
Fig. 32 Head Gasket Identification
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(13) Remove pistons and connecting rods from
block.
(14) Remove vibration damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(15) Remove front cover. Refer to procedure in this
section.
(16) Remove oil pump drive gear.
(17) Install special tool VM-1004 onto crankshaft
over gear (Fig. 41).
(18) Remove main bearing oil feed and carrier
locators from block.
(19) Remove flywheel and adaptor plate from
engine block.
(20) Remove thrust bearings from rear main bear-
ing carrier (Fig. 42).
(21) Slide crankshaft and bearing carriers rear-
ward to rear of block. If you encounter difficulty in
removing the complete assembly as previously
described, slide the assembly rearward sufficiently to
gain access to the main bearing carrier bolts. Mark
the carriers for assembly and remove the bolts, two
for each carrier (Fig. 43).
(22) Separate the two halves of each carrier,
remove from the crankshaft and temporarily re-as-
semble the carriers (Fig. 44). Withdraw the crank-
shaft through the rear of the crankcase.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Assemble engine according to sequence
described, thus saving time and preventing dam-
ages to engine components. Clean parts with a suit-
able solvent and dry them with compressed airbefore assembly. Use new gaskets where applicable
and torque wrenches for correct tightening of com-
ponents.
(1) Thoroughly clean crankcase and oil passages,
and blow dry with compressed air.
(2) Install new main bearing shells in each of the
carrier halves. Assemble the carriers to the crank-
shaft journals, ensuring that the carriers are
installed in their original locations. Secure each car-
rier with the two bolts tightening evenly to 42 N´m
(31 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 44).
(3) Slide special tool (VM-1002) over the crank-
shaft gear and, insert the crankshaft and carrier
assembly into the crankcase in the same manner
used for removal.
(4) Align the holes in the lower carriers, with the
center of the crankcase webs (Fig. 45).
(5) Secure each carrier assembly to the crankcase
with the main bearing oil feed and carrier locators
and tighten them to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs).
(6) Install rear main bearing carrier onto crank-
shaft ensuring arrow on bearing carrier aligns with
vertical web in center of crankcase.
(7) Install rear oil seal.
(8) Install new O-rings in adaptor plate.
(9) Install adaptor plate and tighten bolts to 47
N´m (35 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install bolts to main bearing carrier and
tighten to 26.5 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
(11) Position flywheel and O-ring on crankshaft
and align bolt holes.
NOTE: For purposes of checking crankshaft end
play used flywheel bolts may be used. Final assem-
bly requires new flywheel bolts.
(12) Install 2 flywheel bolts, 180É apart, and
tighten bolts to 20 N´m plus 60É (15 ft. lbs.) plus 60É.
(13) Attach dial indicator to engine block.
(14) Move crankshaft toward front of engine and
zero indicator.
(15) Move crankshaft toward the rear of engine
and record measurement.
(16) Subtract specified crankshaft end play from
figure obtained. Crankshaft end play 0.08 to 0.21 mm
(0.0032 to 0.0083 in.).
(17) Select thrust washers which will give correct
end play.
(18) Remove tools and flywheel.
(19) Lubricate thrust washer halves and fit them
into the rear main bearing carrier.
(20) To verify correct end play, install 2 flywheel
bolts 180É apart, and tighten bolts to 20 N´m plus 60É
(15 ft. lbs. plus 60É).
(21) Measure crankshaft end play with a dial
gauge. Crankshaft end play should not exceed 0.08-
Fig. 41 Crankshaft Special Tool VM.1004
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PISTON RINGÐREMOVAL
(1) Identification (ID) mark on face of upper and
intermediate piston rings must point toward piston
crown.
(2) Using a suitable ring expander, remove upper
and intermediate piston rings (Fig. 58).
(3) Remove the upper oil ring side rail, lower oil
ring side rail and then oil ring expander from piston.
(4) Carefully clean carbon from piston crowns,
skirts and ring grooves ensuring the 4 oil holes in
the oil control ring groove are clear.
FITTING PISTON RINGS
(1) Wipe cylinder bore clean. Insert ring and push
down with piston to ensure it is square in bore. The
ring gap measurement must be made with the ring
positioning at least 12 mm (0.50 in.) from bottom of
cylinder bore. Check gap with feeler gauge (Fig. 59).
Top compression ring gap .25 to .50 mm (.0098 to
.0196 in.). Second compression ring gap .25 to .35
mm (.0098 to .0137 in.). Oil control ring gap .25 to
.58 mm (.0098 to .0228 in.).
(2) If ring gaps exceed dimension given, new rings
or cylinder liners must be fitted. Keep piston rings in
piston sets.
(3) Check piston ring to groove clearance (Fig. 60).
Top compression ring gap .08 to .130 mm (.0031 to.0051 in.). Second compression ring gap .070 to .102
mm (.0027 to .0040 in.). Oil control ring gap .040 to
.072 mm (.0015 to .0028 in.).
PISTON RINGSÐINSTALLATION
(1) Install rings on the pistons using a suitable
ring expander (Fig. 58).
(2) Top compression ring is tapered and chromium
plated. The second ring is of the scraper type and
must be installed with scraping edge facing bottom of
the piston. The third is an oil control ring (Fig. 61).
Ring gaps must be positioned, before inserting piston
into the liners, as follows (Fig. 62).
(3) Top ring gap must be positioned at 30 degrees
to the right of the combustion chamber recess (look-
ing at the piston crown from above).
(4) Second piston ring gap should be positioned on
the opposite side of the combustion chamber recess.
(5) Oil control ring gap to be located 30 degrees to
the left of combustion chamber recess.
(6) When assembling pistons check that compo-
nents are installed in the same position as before dis-
Fig. 57 Piston Assembly
Fig. 58 Piston RingsÐRemoving and Installing
Fig. 59 Ring Gap Measurement
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assembly, determined by the numbers stamped on
the crown of individual pistons. Engine cylinders are
numbered starting from gear train end of the engine.
Face chamber recess side of piston towards
camshaft. Therefore, the numbers stamped on con
rod big end should also face in the same direction. To
insert piston into cylinder, use a ring compressor as
shown in (Fig. 63).
PISTON PINÐINSTALLATION
(1) Secure connecting rod in soft jawed vice.
(2) Lubricate piston pin and piston with clean oil.
(3) Position piston on connecting rod.CAUTION: Ensure combustion recess in piston
crown and the bearing cap numbers on the con-
necting rod are on the same side.
(4) Install piston pin.
(5) Install clips in piston to retain piston pin.
(6) Remove connecting rod from vice.
PISTONÐINSTALLATION
(1) Before installing pistons, and connecting rod
assemblies into the bore, be sure that compression
ring gaps are staggered so that neither is in line with
oil ring rail gap (Fig. 62).
(2) Before installing the ring compressor, make
sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the
rail gaps located as shown in (Fig. 62).
(3) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean
engine oil, slide the ring compressor, over the piston
and tighten with the special wrench (Fig. 63).
Ensure position of rings does not change dur-
ing this operation.
Fig. 60 Piston Ring Side Clearance
Fig. 61 Piston Ring Identification
Fig. 62 Piston Ring Gap Location
Fig. 63 Installing Piston
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(4) Face chamber recess side of piston towards
camshaft.
(5) Install connecting rod bolt protectors on rod
bolts.
(6) Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod
journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Insert
rod and piston into cylinder bore and guide rod over
the crankshaft journal.
CAUTION: During piston and rod installation. DO
NOT rotate piston and connecting rod or damage to
the oil jets extending out into the cylinder bore will
occur (Fig. 56).
(7) Tap the piston down in cylinder bore, using a
hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting
rod into position on connecting rod journal.
(8) Install rod caps. Install nuts on cleaned and
oiled rod bolts and tighten nuts to 29.5 N´m (22 ft.
lb.) plus 60É.
CYLINDER LINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder heads (refer to cylinder head
removal in this section).
(2) Remove Oil pan (refer to oil pan removal in
this section).
(3) Remove pistons (refer to piston removal in this
section).
(4) Use tool VM-1001 to remove liners (Fig. 64).
(5) Remove shims from cylinder liner or cylinder
block recess. Keep shims with each cylinder liner.
INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully clean residualsealerfrom liner and
crankcase, and degrease the crankcase where it
comes into contact with the liners. Referring to (Fig.
65), install the liners in the crankcase as shown (A),
rotating them back and forth by 45É in order to guar-
antee correct positioning.
(2) Measure the liner recess relative to block deck
with a dial indicator mounted on a special tool
VM-1010 A.All the measurements must be taken
on camshaft side. Zero dial gauge on block deck.
(3) Move dial gauge to cylinder liner record read-
ing on dial gauge.
(4) Remove liner and special tool.
(5) Then select the correct shim thickness to give
proper protrusion (0.01 - 0.06 mm).
(6) Fit the shim and the O-rings onto the liner.
(7) Lubricate the lower liner location in the block.
Apply LOCTITE 275 to the corner of the liner seat.
Apply LOCTITE 275 uniformly to the upper part of
the liner at area.
(8) Fit the liners in the crankcase making sure
that the shim is positioned correctly in the seat. Lockthe liners in position using special tool (VM-1016)
and bolts (Fig. 66). Clean the residual LOCTITE on
the upper surface of the block deck.
(9) Recheck the liner protrusion. It should be 0.01
- 0.06 mm.
NOTE: A period of six hours must elapse between
the liners being installed and engine start-up. If
engine assembly is not continued after liner instal-
lation, the liners need to be clamped for twelve
hours minimum.
(10) Refer to Cylinder Head Removal and Installa-
tion procedure in this section. To measure piston pro-
trusion for installation of proper head gasket
thickness.
CRANKSHAFTÐREMOVAL
Refer to CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING
REMOVAL in this section.
REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission. Refer to Group 21,
Transmission for removal procedure.
(2) Remove flywheel.
Fig. 64 Cylinder LinerÐRemoval
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install new upper intake manifold gasket.
NOTE: Center outboard fastener is a double stud.
(2) Tighten upper intake manifold fasteners start-
ing at center and progressing outward in both direc-
tions. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). Repeat
this procedures until all fasteners are at specified
torque.
(3) Install dipstick tube. Seal tube to cylinder
block using MopartStud N' Bearing Mount Adhe-
sive. Tighten dipstick tube fastener to 12 N´m (105
in. lbs.)
(4) Install dipstick.
(5) Install upper bolt in intake manifold to front
support bracket (Fig. 11). Torque to 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install two top bolts at intake manifold to rear
support bracket making sure bracket to manifold
spacer is in place (Fig. 10). Tighten bolts to 28 N´m
(250 in. lbs.)
(7) Install throttle cables in bracket.
(8) Install throttle cable and speed control cable (if
equipped) to throttle lever.
(9) Install vacuum lines for power brake booster
and speed control vacuum reservoir at upper intake
manifold fittings.
(10) Install vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve.
(11) Install electrical connectors for MAP sensor,
throttle position sensor, and idle air control motor.(12) Install air intake tube and resonator box to
throttle body.
(13) Connect negative cable to battery.
INTAKE MANIFOLD LOWERÐ2.4L ENGINE
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS
AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE
WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE
To release fuel pressure, refer to the Fuel Delivery
System Pressure Release section of Group 14 Fuel
System for procedure.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
durebefore attempting any repairs.
(2) Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
CAUTION: Cover intake manifold to prevent foreign
material from entering engine.
(3) Disconnect electrical connector from intake air
temperature sensor (Fig. 12).
(4) Remove fuel hose quick connect fitting from
the chassis tube (Fig. 13).Refer to Fuel Hoses,
Clamps and Quick Connect Fittings in the Fuel
Delivery Section of this Group.
WARNING: WRAP A SHOP TOWEL AROUND
HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
Fig. 11 Intake Manifold Front Support Bracket and
Map Sensor
Fig. 12 Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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(2) Tighten intake manifold fasteners in the fol-
lowing sequence (Fig. 16). Torque to 23 N´m (200 in.
lbs.). Repeat this procedure until all bolts are at
specified torque.
(3) Install intake manifold center support bracket
bolts (Y bracket):
²Fastener to block 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
²Fastener to intake 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
(4) Install fuel hose quick connector fitting to
chassis tubes.Refer to Fuel Hoses, Clamps and
Quick Connect Fittings in Group 14, Fuel Deliv-
ery.Push the fitting onto the chassis tube until it
clicks into place. Pull on the fitting to ensure com-
plete insertion.
(5) Reverse removal procedures 2 through 12 for
installation.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the ASD relay and fuel pump relay remain energized
for 7 minutes or until the test is stopped, or until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(6) With the ignition key in ON position, access
the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressur-
ize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from
the exhaust manifold at the flex-joint.
(2) Disconnect Oxygen Sensor lead wire at the rear
exhaust manifold (Fig. 17).
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the manifold to the
cylinder head. Remove manifold (Fig. 17).
(4) Inspect and clean manifold. Refer to Cleaning
and Inspection outlined in this section for proce-
dures.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install exhaust manifold with a new gasket
and tighten attaching nuts in the order shown in
(Fig. 17) to 20 N´m (175 in. lbs.).
(2) Attach exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold and
tighten bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect heated oxygen sensor lead (Fig. 17).
INTAKE MANIFOLDÐ3.0L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
dure(before attempting any repairs).Refer to
Group 14 Fuel System for procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. See Cooling System, Group 7.
(3) Remove air inlet resonator to throttle body
hose.
(4) Remove throttle cable and transaxle kickdown
linkage (Fig. 18).
(5) Remove automatic idle speed (AIS) motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring connectors from
throttle body (Fig. 19).
(6) Remove vacuum hose harness from throttle
body.
(7) Remove PCV and Brake booster hoses from
Air Intake Plenum.
(8) Remove Ignition Coil from Intake Plenum
(Fig. 20).
(9) Remove wiring connectors from coolant temper-
ature sensor (Fig. 21).
(10) Remove vacuum connections from Air Intake
Plenum vacuum connector.
(11) Remove fuel hose from fuel rail (Fig. 21).
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
Fig. 17 Exhaust Manifold Attaching PointsÐ2.4L
Engine
Fig. 18 Throttle Cable Attachment
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(10) Disconnect MAP Sensor electrical connection
(Fig. 34).
(11) Remove EGR tube flange from intake ple-
num.
(12) Remove vacuum harness connectors from
intake plenum (Fig. 34).
(13) Remove cylinder head to intake plenum strut
(Fig. 35)
(14) Remove the engine mounted ground strap.
(15) Remove the fuel hose quick connect fitting
from the fuel line by using an open end wrench push-
ing in on the plastic ring located on the end of the
fittings. Gently pull the fitting from the fuel line
(Fig. 36).
WARNING: WRAP A SHOP TOWEL AROUND
HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE DUR-
ING REMOVAL.
(16) Remove direct ignition system (DIS) coils and
generator bracket to intake manifold bolt (Fig. 37).(17) Remove bolts from generator to intake mani-
fold bracket. Loosen top generator mounting bolt,
and move bracket up so intake manifold can clear
mounting studs (Fig. 38).
(18) Remove intake manifold bolts and remove the
manifold (Fig. 38).
(19) Cover intake manifold with suitable cover
when servicing (Fig. 39).
(20) Remove fuel tube retainer bracket screw and
fuel rail attaching bolts (Fig. 39). Spread the retainer
bracket to allow fuel tube removal clearance.
(21) Disconnect cam sensor and coolant tempera-
ture sensor (Fig. 40).
(22) Remove fuel injector wiring clip from intake
manifold water tube.
(23) Remove fuel rail. Be careful not to damage
the rubber injector O-rings upon removal from their
ports (Fig. 41).
(24) Remove upper radiator hose, bypass hose and
rear intake manifold hose (Fig. 42).
Fig. 34 Vacuum and Electrical Connections to Intake
Manifold
Fig. 35 Intake Manifold Plenum Support Bracket
Fig. 36 Quick Connect Fuel Fitting to Fuel Line
Fig. 37 Ignition Coils
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