fuel CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Service Manual

8W-90 CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS.......... 1CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS......... 31
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
This section provides illustrations identifying the
general location of components, grounds, and connec-
tors in the vehicle. A index is provided. Use the wir-
ing diagrams in each section for connector/groundnumber identification. Refer to the index for the
proper figure number.CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS
For items not shown in this section a N/S is placed
in the Fig. column.
Component/
GroundColor Location Fig.
A/C
Compressor
ClutchBK Top of A/C
Compressor5, 6, 7,
8, 9
A/C-Heater
Control Module
C1NAT Rear of Control 11
A/C-Heater
Control Module
C2BK Rear of Control 11
A/C Pressure
TransducerGY RT Side Cowl 3
A/C Zone Door
ActuatorNAT LT Side of
HVAC15
Airbag Control
Module C1YL Rear of I.P.
Center Stack12
Airbag Contol
Module C2BK Rear of I.P.
Center Stack12
All Wheel Drive
SolenoidBK Near Fuel Tank 20
Ambient
Temperature
SensorBK On Radiator
Closure Panel4
Ash Receiver
LampRD At Lamp 10
Automatic
Day/Night MirrorBK At Mirror 15
B01 BK LT Kick Panel 18
B02 BK LT Kick Panel 18
B03 BK RT Kick Panel 18Component/
GroundColor Location Fig.
B09 BK Under Seat 16
B17 BK LT Quarter
Panel21
B23 BK RT of Steering
Column13
B33 BK LT Frame Rail 2
B56 RD Under Seat 16
B70 LT/GY LT Frame Rail 2
B75 BL Bottom of RT
B-Pillar12
B98 BK Rear of RT Tail N/S
B99 BK Rear of LT Tail
LampN/S
B120 BK LT Kick Panel N/S
Backup Lamp
Switch (M/T)BK On
Transmission5, 6, 8
Blend Door
ActuatorNAT LT Side of
HVAC15
Body Control
Module C1NAT On Junction
Block12, 13
Brake Pressure
SwitchBK On Master
Cylinder2
C19 Above RT
Vanity Mirror17
Camshaft
Position Sensor
2.4LBK Rear of
Cylinder Head6, 7
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Component/
GroundColor Location Fig.
Camshaft
Position Sensor
3.3L, 3.8LBK RT Side of
Engine9
Center Dome
LampBK At Lamp N/S
CHMSL RD Rear of CHMSL 21
Cigar Lighter BK Rear of Lighter 9
Clockspring C1 YL Rear of
Clockspring11
Clockspring C2 NAT Rear of
Clockspring11
Clutch Interlock
SwitchBK Top of Clutch
Pedal13
Controller
Anti-Lock BrakeBK RT Side of
Engine
CompartmentN/S
Crankcase Vent
HeaterAt Heater N/S
Crankshaft
Position SensorBK Rear of Engine 5, 6, 7,
9
D01 BK On Kick Panel 18
D02 BK On Kick Panel 18
Data Link
ConnectorBK LT of Steering
Column12
Downstream
Heated Oxygen
SensorBK Front Center of
Floor Pan16
Driver Airbag YL Rear of Airbag 11
E36 BK LT Frame Rail 2
E40 BK At Radiator Fan
ModuleN/S
E43 LT/GY LT Frame Rail 2
E69 BK LT Side of
Intake6, 7
E78 BK Near Throttle
Body9
EC1 Above RT
Vanity Mirror17
EGR Solenoid BK LT Rear of
Engine6, 9
Electric Wiper
De-Icer C1BK At Left Base of
Windshield11
Electric Wiper
De-Icer C2BK At Right Base
of Windshield11Component/
GroundColor Location Fig.
Engine Coolant
Temp Sensor
2.4LBK On Cylinder
BlockN/S
Engine Coolant
Temp Sensor
2.5BK On Cylinder
Head8
Engine Coolant
Temp Sensor
3.3L, 3.8LBK On Cylinder
BlockN/S
Engine Oil
Pressure SwitchGN On Cylinder
Block5, 6, 7,
8, 9
Engine Starter
MotorRear of Starter 5, 6, 7,
8, 9
EVAP/Purge
SolenoidBK RT Motor
Mount3
Evaporator
Temperature
SensorBK RT Side of
HVACN/S
F02 BK Near Throttle
Body9
F09 BK LT Side of
Intake6, 7
Front Blower
MotorBK At Motor 10
Front Blower
Motor Resistor
BlockBK RT Side Cowl 4
Front Cigar
LighterBK Rear of Lighter 9
Front Reading
Lamps/SwitchRD At Lamp 15
Front Washer
MotorBK Bottom of
Reservior4
Fuel Injection
PumpBK Near Pump 8
Fuel Injector #1 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #2 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #3 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #4 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #5 BK At injector N/S
Fuel Injector #6 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injectors
(2.0L)BK At Injectors 5
Fuel Pump
HeaterBK At Heater N/S
Fuel Pump
ModuleLT/GY Side of Fuel
Tank20
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS
For items not shown in this section a N/S is placed
in the Fig. column.
Component/
GroundColor Location Fig.
A/C
Compressor
ClutchBK Top of A/C
Compressor5, 6, 7,
8, 9
A/C-Heater
Control Module
C1NAT Rear of Control 11
A/C-Heater
Control Module
C2BK Rear of Control 11
A/C Pressure
TransducerGY RT Side Cowl 3
A/C Zone Door
ActuatorNAT LT Side of
HVAC15
Airbag Control
Module C1YL Rear of I.P.
Center Stack12
Airbag Contol
Module C2BK Rear of I.P.
Center Stack12
All Wheel Drive
SolenoidBK Near Fuel Tank 20
Ambient
Temperature
SensorGY On Radiator
Closure Panel4
Ash Receiver
LampRD At Lamp 10
Automatic
Day/Night MirrorBK At Mirror 17
B01 BK RT Kick Panel 18
B02 BK RT Kick Panel 18
B03 BK LT Kick Panel 18
B09 BK Under Seat 16
B17 BK LT Quarter
Panel21
B23 BK RT of Steering
Column13
B33 BK LT Frame Rail 2
B56 BK Under Seat 16
B70 LT/GY LT Frame Rail 2
B75 BL Bottom of RT
B-Pillar14
B98 BK Rear of RT Tail
LampN/SComponent/
GroundColor Location Fig.
B99 BK Rear of LT Tail
LampN/S
B120 BK LT Kick Panel N/S
Backup Lamp
Switch (M/T)BK On
Transmission5, 6, 8
Blend Door
ActuatorNAT LT Side of
HVAC15
Body Control
Module C1NAT On Junction
Block12
Body Control
Module C2NAT On Junction
Block12
Brake Pressure
SwitchBK On Master
Cylinder2
C19 At Top Center
of Windshield17
C20 Bottom of RT
B-PillarN/S
Camshaft
Position Sensor
2.4LBK Rear of
Cylinder Head6, 7
Camshaft
Position Sensor
3.3L, 3.8LBK RT Side of
Engine9
Center Dome
LampBK At Lamp N/S
CHMSL RD Rear of CHMSL 23
Clockspring C1 YL Rear of
Clockspring11
Clockspring C2 NAT Rear of
Clockspring11
Clutch Switch BK Top of Clutch
Pedal13
Controller
Anti-Lock BrakeBK LT Side of
Engine
CompartmentN/S
Crankshaft
Position SensorBK Rear of Engine 5, 6, 7,
9
D01 BK On Kick Panel 19
D02 BK On Kick Panel 19
Data Link
ConnectorBK LT of Steering
Column12
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

Component/
GroundColor Location Fig.
Downstream
Heated Oxygen
SensorBK Front Center of
Floor Pan16
Driver Airbag YL Rear of Airbag 11
E36 BK LT Frame Rail 2
E40 BK At Radiator Fan
ModuleN/S
E43 LT/GY LT Frame Rail 2
E69 BK LT Side of
Intake6, 7
E78 BK Near Throttle
Body9
EC1 At Top Center
of Windshield17
EGR Solenoid BK LT Rear of
Engine6, 9
Electric Wiper
De-Icer C1BK At Right Base
of Windshield11
Electric Wiper
De-Icer C2BK At Left Base of
Windshield11
Engine Coolant
Temp Sensor
2.4LBK On Cylinder
BlockN/S
Engine Coolant
Temp Sensor
3.3L, 3.8LBK On Cylinder
BlockN/S
Engine Oil
Pressure SwitchGN On Cylinder
Block5, 6, 7,
8, 9
Engine Starter
MotorRear of Starter 5, 6, 7,
8, 9
EVAP/Purge
SolenoidBK RT Motor
Mount3
Evaporator
Temperature
SensorBK RT Side of
HVACN/S
F02 BK Near Throttle
Body9
F09 BK LT Side of
Intake6, 7
Front Blower
MotorBK At Motor 10
Front Blower
Motor Resistor
BlockBK LT Side of
Engine2
Front Cigar
LighterBK Rear of Lighter 11Component/
GroundColor Location Fig.
Front Reading
Lamps/SwitchBL At Lamp 17
Front Washer
MotorBK Bottom of
Reservior4
Fuel Injector #1 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #2 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #3 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #4 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #5 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Injector #6 BK At Injector N/S
Fuel Pump
ModuleGY Side of Fuel
Tank20
G100 LT Frame Rail 3
G101 2.4L Rear of
Cylinder Head6, 7
G101 3.3L, 3.8L Rear of
Cylinder Block9
G102 LT Frame Rail 3
G103 2.4L Rear of
Cylinder Head6, 7
G103 3.3L, 3.8L Rear of
Cylinder Block9
G104 Near T/O for
RT HeadlampN/S
G200 Left of I.P.
Center Stack10
G201 I.P. Center
Support10
G202 I.P. Center
Support10
G204 I.P. Center
Support10
G300 BK LT Kick Panel 13
G301 RT Kick Panel 13, 14
G302 BK LT Quarter
Panel21
G400 BK In Liftgate 23
Generator BK Rear of
Generator5, 6, 7,
8, 9
Glove Box
LampBL Rear of Glove
Box11
Headlamp
Dimmer SwitchBK Part of
Multifunction
Switch11
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1SPLICE LOCATION INDEX.................. 1
SPLICE LOCATIONS (RHD)................ 15
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
This section provides illustrations identifying the
general location of the splices in this vehicle. A spliceindex is provided. Use the wiring diagrams in each
section for splice number identification. Refer to the
index for the proper splice number.
SPLICE LOCATION INDEX
Splice Number Location Fig.
BS01 Near Split for Tail Lamps 12
BS02 Near Fuel Tank T/O 12
BS03 Near Instrument Panel T/O 9
BS05 Near Instrument Panel T/O 9
BS05 (2.5L) Near MSA Controller T/O N/S
BS06 Near Instrument Panel T/O 9
BS06 (2.5L) Near MSA Controller T/O N/S
BS08 Near Instrument Panel T/O 9
BS16 Near Right Park Lamp T/O 1
BS17 Near Split for Tail Lamps 12
BS19 Near Horn T/O 1
BS30 (2.5L) Near Generator T/O 5
BS31 Near Left Headlamp Leveling
Motor T/O1
BS31 (2.5L) In BCM T/O 5
BS32 (2.5L) In BCM T/O N/S
BS33 (2.5L) In BCM T/O N/S
BS34 (2.5L) In BCM T/O N/S
BS40 (2.5L) In Engine Harness T/O 5
BS41 (2.5L) In Engine Harness T/O N/S
CS01 Above Right Rear Door 11
CS02 Above Right Rear Door 11
CS03 Right B-Pillar 11
CS04 Right B-Pillar 11
DS01 Near LT Power WDO T/O 10
ES01 In TCM T/O 7
ES01 (2.5L) Near Battery Positive Terminal
T/ON/SSplice Number Location Fig.
ES02 (2.0L) Near Camshaft Position
Sensor T/O3
ES02 (2.4L) Near Fuel Rail T/O 4
ES02 (2.5L) Near Engine Speed Sensor
T/O5
ES02
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Transmission T/O 6
ES03 (2.0L) Near Distributor Coil T/O 2
ES03 (2.4L) Near PDC T/O 4
ES03
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Body Ground T/O 7
ES05 (2.4L) Near Knock Sensor T/O 4
ES05 (2.5L) In Fuel Injection Pump T/O 5
ES05
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Transmission T/O 6
ES06 (2.5L) Near Needle Movement
Sensor T/O5
ES06
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Transmission T/O N/S
ES07 (2.0L) Near Engine Ground T/O 2
ES07 (2.5L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/ON/S
ES07 (2.4L) Near Body Ground T/O 4, 7
ES07
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/O6
ES08
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Transmission T/O 6
ES09 (2.0L) In Battery Positive Terminal
T/O7
ES09 (2.4L) Near Battery Positive Terminal 4
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Splice Number Location Fig.
ES09 (2.5L) In Battery Positive Terminal
T/ON/S
ES09
(3.3L,3.8L)In Battery Positive Terminal
T/O7
ES10 Near Knock Sensor T/O 6
ES10
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Transmission T/O 7
ES11 (2.0L) Near Battery Positive Terminal
T/O7
ES11 (2.4L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/O4
ES11 (2.5L) In Generator T/O N/S
ES11
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Battery Negative
Terminal7
ES12 (2.4L) Near Throttle Body T/O 4
ES12 (2.5L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/ON/S
ES12
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Battery Positive Terminal
T/O7
ES13 (2.4L) Near Generator T/O 4
ES13
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/O7
ES14 (2.4L) Near Generator T/O 4,7
ES14
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/O7
ES17 (2.0L) Near Camshaft Position
Sensor T/O3
ES17 (2.4L) Near Engine Ground T/O 4
ES17
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/O7
ES18 (2.0L) Near Camshaft Position
Sensor T/O3
ES18 (2.4L) Near Engine Ground T/O 4
ES18
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Engine Ground T/O 7Splice Number Location Fig.
ES21 (2.0L) Near Body Ground T/O N/S
ES21 (2.4L) Near Engine Ground T/O 4
ES21
(3.3L,3.8L)Near A/C Clutch T/O 6
ES23 (2.0L) Near Radiator Fan T/O N/S
ES23 (2.4L) Near Radiator Fan T/O 4
ES23
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Engine ground T/O 7
ES24 (2.4L) Near Transmission T/O 4
ES24
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Transmission T/O 7
ES26 (2.5L) In Battery Positive Terminal
T/ON/S
ES28 (2.5L) In Battery Positive Terminal
T/ON/S
ES29 (2.5L) Near Glow Plug Relay T/O N/S
ES30 (2.5L) Near Fuel Heater T/O 5
ES31 (2.5L) Near Fuel Heater T/O 5
ES37 (2.5L) Near Oil Pressure Switch T/O 5
ES40 (2.5L) Near Fuel Injection Pump T/O 5
ES99 (2.0L) Near Knock Sensor T/O 2
FS01 (2.4L) Near ECT Sensor T/O N/S
FS01
(3.3L,3.8L)Near Injector #5 T/O N/S
FS02 (2.4L) Near Inj #2 T/O N/S
FS02
(3.3L,3.8L)Between Inj's 4 and 6 N/S
FS03 (2.4L) Between Inj #2 and #3 N/S
PS01 Near Steering Column T/O 8
PS02 Near Steering Column T/O 8
RFS01 Near Radiator Fan #2 N/S
RFS02 Near Radiator Fan #1 N/S
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SPLICE LOCATIONS (RHD)
Splice Number Location Fig.
BS01 Near Split for Tail Lamps 11
BS02 Near Fuel Tank T/O 11
BS03 Near I/P Bulkhead
Connector T/O8
BS05 Near Left Door T/O N/S
BS06 Near Left Door T/O N/S
BS08 Near Clutch Interlock switch
T/O8
BS16 Near RT Park Lamp T/O 1
BS17 Near Split for Tail Lamps 11
BS31 Near Left Headlamp
Leveling Motor T/O1
CS01 Above Right Rear Door 10
CS02 Above Right Rear Door 10
CS03 Right B-Pillar 10
CS04 Right B-Pillar 10
DS01 Near LT Power WDO T/O 9
ES01 In TCM T/O 6
ES02 (2.0L) Near Camshaft Position
Sensor T/O3
ES02 (2.4L) In Throttle Body T/O 4
ES02 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Transmission T/O 5
ES03 (2.0L) Near Distributor Coil T/O 2
ES03 (2.4L) Near PDC T/O 4
ES03 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Body Ground T/O 6
ES05 (2.4L) Near Knock Sensor T/O 4
ES05 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Transmission T/O 5
ES06 Near Transmission T/O N/S
ES07 (2.0L) Near Engine Ground T/O 2
ES07 (2.4L) Near Body Ground T/O 4
ES07 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/O6
ES08 (2.4L) Near Transmission T/O 4,6
ES09 (2.0L) Near Battery Positive
TerminalN/S
ES09 (2.4L) Near Battery Positive
Terminal4
ES09 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Battery Positive
Terminal6
ES10 (2.4L) Near Knock Sensor T/O 6
ES10 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Transmission T/O 5
ES11 (2.0L) Near Battery Positive
TerminalN/SSplice Number Location Fig.
ES11 (2.4L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal T/O4
ES11 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal5,6
ES12 (2.0L) Near Engine Ground T/O 2
ES12 (2.4L) Near Throttle Body T/O 4
ES12 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Battery Positive
Terminal T/O6
ES13 (2.4L) Near Generator T/O 4
ES13 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal4
ES14 (2.4L) Near Generator Field T/O 4
ES14 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal4
ES17 (2.0L) Near Camshaft Position
Sensor T/O3
ES17 (2.4L) Near Engine Ground T/O 4
ES17 (3.3L, 3,8L) Near Battery Negative
Terminal4
ES18 (2.0L) Near Camshaft Position
Sensor T/O3
ES18 (2.4L) Near Engine Ground T/O 4
ES18 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Engine Ground T/O 6
ES21 (2.0L) Near Body Ground T/O N/S
ES21 (2.4L) Near Back Up Lamp Switch
T/O4
ES21 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near A/C Clutch T/O 5
ES23 (2.0L) Near Radiator Fan T/O N/S
ES23 (2.4L) Near Radiator Fan T/O 4
ES23 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Body Ground T/O 6
ES24 Near Transmission T/O 4,6
ES24 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Transmission T/O 5
ES99 (2.0L) Near Knock Sensor T/O 2
FS01 (2.4L) Near ECT Sensor T/O N/S
FS01 (3.3L, 3.8L) Near Injector #5 T/O N/S
FS02 (2.4L) Near Inj #2 T/O N/S
FS02 (3.3L, 3.8L) Between Inj's 4 and 6 N/S
FS03 (2.4L) Between Inj #2 and #3 N/S
PS01 Near Steering Column T/O 7
PS02 Near Steering Column T/O 7
RFS01 Near Radiator Fan #2 N/S
RFS02 Near Radiator Fan #1 N/S
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

made to seal the area between the bedplate and cyl-
inder block without disturbing the bearing clearance
or alignment of these components.
GASKET DISASSEMBLY
Parts assembled with form-in-place gaskets may be
disassembled without unusual effort. In some
instances, it may be necessary to lightly tap the part
with a mallet or other suitable tool to break the seal
between the mating surfaces. A flat gasket scraper
may also be lightly tapped into the joint but care
must be taken not to damage the mating surfaces.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Scrape clean or wire brush all gasket surfaces to
remove all loose material. Inspect stamped parts to
ensure gasket rails are flat. Gasket surfaces must be
free of oil and dirt. Make sure old gasket material is
removed from blind attaching holes.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKET APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
requires care but it's easier then using precut gas-
kets.
MopartGasket Maker material should be applied
sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant
to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating dowel
is recommended during assembly to prevent smear-
ing the material off location.
TheMopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant
gasket material or equivalent should be applied in a
continuous bead approximately 3 mm (0.120 in.) in
diameter. All mounting holes must be circled. For
corner sealing, a 3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.) drop
is placed in the center of the gasket contact area.
Uncured sealant may be removed with a shop towels.
Components should be torqued in place while the
sealant is still wet to the touch (within 10 minutes).
The usage of a locating dowel is recommended during
assembly to prevent smearing of material off loca-
tion.
CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT ACCESS PLUG
An Access plug is located in the right inner fender
shield. Remove the plug and insert the proper size
socket, extension and ratchet, when crankshaft rota-
tion is necessary.
ENGINE CORE PLUGS
REMOVAL
Using a blunt tool such as a drift or a screwdriver
and a hammer, strike the bottom edge of the cup
plug (Fig. 1). With the cup plug rotated, grasp firmlywith pliers or other suitable tool and remove plug
(Fig. 1).
CAUTION: Do not drive cup plug into the casting
as restricted cooling can result and cause serious
engine problems.
INSTALLATION
Thoroughly remove all rust and clean inside of cup
plug hole in cylinder block or head. Be sure to
remove old sealer. Lightly coat inside of cup plug hole
with sealer. Make certain the new plug is cleaned of
all oil or grease. Using proper drive plug, drive plug
into hole so that the sharp edge of the plug is at
least 0.5 mm (0.020 inch.) inside the lead in chamfer
(Fig. 1).
It is in not necessary to wait for curing of the seal-
ant. The cooling system can be refilled and the vehi-
cle placed in service immediately.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
If a loss of performance is noticed, timing belt or
chain may have skipped one or two teeth. Camshaft
and crankshaft timing should be checked. Refer to
Group 9, Engine Timing belt or chain installation.
It is important that the vehicle is operating to its
optimum performance level to maintain fuel economy
and lowest vehicle emissions. If vehicle is not operat-
ing to these standards, refer to Engine Diagnosis out-
lined is this section. The following procedures can
assist in achieving the proper engine diagnosis.
(1) Test cranking amperage draw. Refer to Group
8B, Starting.
(2) Check intake manifold for vacuum leaks.
(3) Perform cylinder compression pressure test.
Refer to Engine Diagnosis, outlined in this section.
(4) Clean or replace spark plugs as necessary and
adjust gap as specified in Group 8D, Ignition System.
Tighten to specifications.
Fig. 1 Core Hole Plug Removal
9 - 2 ENGINENS
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

(5) Test resistance of spark plug cables. Refer to
Group 8D, Ignition System.
(6) Test ignition coils primary and secondary resis-
tance. Replace parts as necessary. Refer to Group 8D,
Ignition System.
(7) Check fuel pump pressure at idle and different
RPM ranges. Refer to Group 14, Fuel System for
Specifications.
(8) The air filter elements should be replaced as
specified in Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance.
(9) Inspect crankcase ventilation system as out-
lined in Group 25, Emission Control Systems.
(10) Road test vehicle as a final test.
HONING CYLINDER BORES
(1) Used carefully, the cylinder bore resizing hone
C-823 equipped with 220 grit stones, is the best tool
for this job. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce
taper and out-of-round as well as removing light
scuffing, scoring or scratches. Usually a few strokes
will clean up a bore and maintain the required lim-
its.
(2) Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done
using a cylinder surfacing hone, Tool C-3501,
equipped with 280 grit stones, if the cylinder bore is
straight and round. 20-60 strokes depending on the
bore condition, will be sufficient to provide a satisfac-
tory surface. Inspect cylinder walls after each 20
strokes, using a light honing oil.Do not use engine
or transmission oil, mineral spirits or kerosene.
(3) Honing should be done by moving the hone up
and down fast enough to get a cross-hatch pattern.
When hone marksintersectat 50-60 degrees, the
cross hatch angle is most satisfactory for proper seat-
ing of rings (Fig. 2).(4) A controlled hone motor speed between
200-300 RPM is necessary to obtain the proper cross-
hatch angle. The number of up and down strokes per
minute can be regulated to get the desired 50-60
degree angle. Faster up and down strokes increase
the cross-hatch angle.
(5) After honing, it is necessary that the block be
cleaned again to remove all traces of abrasive.
CAUTION: Ensure all abrasives are removed from
engine parts after honing. It is recommended that a
solution of soap and hot water be used with a
brush and the parts then thoroughly dried. The bore
can be considered clean when it can be wiped
clean with a white cloth and cloth remains clean.
Oil the bores after cleaning to prevent rusting.
MEASURING MAIN BEARING AND CONNECTING
ROD BEARING CLEARANCES
PLASTIGAGE METHOD
Engine crankshaft bearing clearances can be deter-
mined by use of Plastigage or equivalent. The follow-
ing is the recommended procedure for the use of
Plastigage:
NOTE: The total clearance of the main bearings
can only be determined by removing the weight of
the crankshaft. This can be accomplished by either
of two methods:
PREFERRED METHOD
Shimming the bearings adjacent to the bearing to
be checked in order to remove the clearance between
upper bearing shell and the crankshaft. This can be
accomplished by placing a minimum of 0.254 mm
(0.010 in.) shim (e. g. cardboard, matchbook cover,
etc.) between the bearing shell and the bearing cap
on the adjacent bearings and tightening bolts to
14-20 N´m (10-15 ft. lbs.). The number of main bear-
ing will vary from engine to engine.
Fig. 2 Cylinder Bore Cross-Hatch Pattern
Fig. 3 Plastigage Placed in Lower Shell
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CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original centerline.
Heli-Coil tools and inserts are readily available
from automotive parts jobbers.
HYDROSTATIC LOCKED ENGINE
When an engine is suspected to be hydrostatically
locked, regardless of what caused the problem, these
steps should be used.
CAUTION: Do Not Use Starter Motor To Rotate
Engine, severe damage may occur.
(1) Inspect air cleaner, induction system and
intake manifold to insure system is dry and clear of
foreign material.
(2) Remove negative battery cable.
(3) Place a shop towel around the spark plugs
when removing them from the engine. This will catch
any fluid that may possibly be in the cylinder under
pressure.
(4) With all spark plugs removed, rotate engine
crankshaft using a breaker bar and socket.
(5) Identify the fluid in the cylinder(s) (i.e., cool-
ant, fuel, oil or other).
(6) Make sure all fluid has been removed from the
cylinders. Inspect engine for damage (i.e., Connecting
Rods, Pistons, Valves etc.)
(7) Repair engine or components as necessary to
prevent this problem from occurring again.
CAUTION: Squirt approximately 1 teaspoon of oil
into cylinders, rotate engine to lubricate the cylin-
der walls to prevent damage on restart.
(8) Install new spark plugs.
(9) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
(10) Fill engine with specified amount of approved
oil and install new oil filter.
(11) Connect negative battery cable.
(12) Start engine and check for any leaks.
ENGINE OIL
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the oil level is about 5 min-
utes after a fully warmed-up engine is shut off, or
before starting the vehicle after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground, will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. For 2.4L, 3.3L and 3.8L engines, maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on
the dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the read-ing is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading
on these engines. For the 3.0L engine, add one full
quart when the level on the dipstick is at or below
the ADD mark.
ENGINE OIL SERVICE
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERN-
MENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION
CENTER IN YOUR AREA.
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent or straight
mineral oil when adding or changing crankcase
lubricant. Engine failure can result.
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