CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Service Manual

²When the PCM energizes the Diesel PCM and
other relays, terminal 87 connects to terminal 30.
This is the On position. Terminal 87 supplies voltage
to the rest of the circuit.
TESTING
The following procedure applies to the Diesel PCM
and other relays.
(1) Remove relay from connector before testing.
(2) With the relay removed from the vehicle, use
an ohmmeter to check the resistance between termi-
nals 85 and 86. The resistance should be between 75
65 ohms.
(3) Connect the ohmmeter between terminals 30
and 87A. The ohmmeter should show continuity
between terminals 30 and 87A.
(4) Connect the ohmmeter between terminals 87
and 30. The ohmmeter should not show continuity at
this time.
(5) Connect one end of a jumper wire (16 gauge or
smaller) to relay terminal 85. Connect the other end
of the jumper wire to the ground side of a 12 volt
power source.
(6) Connect one end of another jumper wire (16
gauge or smaller) to the power side of the 12 volt
power source.Do not attach the other end of the
jumper wire to the relay at this time.
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW OHMMETER TO CON-
TACT TERMINALS 85 OR 86 DURING THIS TEST.
(7) Attach the other end of the jumper wire to
relay terminal 86. This activates the relay. The ohm-meter should now show continuity between relay ter-
minals 87 and 30. The ohmmeter should not show
continuity between relay terminals 87A and 30.
(8) Disconnect jumper wires.
(9) Replace the relay if it did not pass the continu-
ity and resistance tests. If the relay passed the tests,
it operates properly. Check the remainder of the Die-
sel PCM and other relay circuits. Refer to group 8W,
Wiring Diagrams.
BOOST PRESSURE SENSOR
If the boost pressure sensor fails, the PCM records
a DTC into memory and continues to operate the
engine in one of the three ªlimp-inº modes. When the
PCM is operating in this mode, a loss of power will
be present, as if the turbocharger was not operating.
The best method for diagnosing faults with the boost
pressure sensor is with the DRB III scan tool.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes:Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics in Group 25, Emission Control System
for a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) for cer-
tain fuel system components.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST
To perform a test of the sensor and its related cir-
cuitry, refer to DRB scan tool.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes:Refer to On-Board
Diagnostics in Group 25, Emission Control System
for a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) for cer-
tain fuel system components.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
For a list of Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's),
refer to Group 25, Emission Control System for infor-
mation. See On-Board Diagnostics.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DIESEL PCM RELAY
The Diesel PCM relay is located in the PDC. For
the location of the relay within the PDC, refer to
label on PDC cover.
A/C CLUTCH RELAY
The A/C clutch relay is located in the PDC. For the
location of the relay within the PDC, refer to label on
PDC cover.
ENGINE SPEED SENSOR
The engine speed sensor is mounted to the trans-
mission bellhousing at the rear of the engine block
(Fig. 18).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the harness (on the sensor) from
the main electrical harness.
Fig. 17 Diesel PCM and Other Relay Terminals
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(2) Remove the sensor mounting bolts.
(3) Remove the sensor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the sensor flush against the opening in
the transmission housing.
(2) Install and tighten the sensor mounting bolt to
19 N´m (14 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The sensor is located on the side of cylinder head
near the rear of fuel injection pump (Fig. 19).
REMOVAL
WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
REFER TO GROUP 7, COOLING.
(1) Partially drain cooling system. Refer to Group
7, Cooling.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
(3) Remove sensor from cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install a new copper gasket to sensor.
(2) Install sensor to cylinder head.
(3) Tighten sensor to 18 N´m (13 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(5) Replace any lost engine coolant. Refer to Group
7, Cooling System.
GLOW PLUGS
The glow plugs are located above each fuel injector
(Fig. 20). Four individual plugs are used.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable at the
battery.
(2) Clean the area around the glow plug with com-
pressed air before removal.
(3) Disconnect electrical connector (Fig. 21) at glow
plug.
(4) Remove the glow plug (Fig. 20) from cylinder
head.
Fig. 18 Engine Speed SensorFig. 19 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
Location
Fig. 20 Glow Plug
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INSTALLATION
(1) Apply high±temperature anti±seize compound
to glow plug threads before installation
(2) Install the glow plug into the cylinder head.
Tighten to 23 N´m (203 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect battery cable to battery.
GLOW PLUG RELAY
The glow plug relay is located in the engine com-
partment on the left±inner fender (Fig. 22).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable at the
battery.
(2) Remove relay mounting bolt.(3) Disconnect electrical connector at relay and
remove relay.
INSTALLATION
(1) Check condition of electrical connector for dam-
age or corrosion. Repair as necessary.
(2) Install electrical connector to relay.
(3) Install relay to inner fender.
(4) Connect battery cable to battery.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
The PCM is mounted to a bracket located in the
center consule in front of the air bag module (Fig.
23).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable at the
battery.
(2) Loosen the 68±Way connector (Fig. 23). The
electrical connector has a sliding bar which moves
inward to lock or outward to unlock.
(3) Remove the electrical connector by pulling
straight out.
(4) Remove PCM.
INSTALLATION
(1) After the PCM electrical connector has been
separated from the PCM, inspect the pins for corro-
sion, being spread apart, bent or misaligned. Also
inspect the pin heights in the connector. If the pin
heights are different, this would indicate a pin has
separated from the connector. Repair as necessary.
(2) Engage 68±way connector into PCM. Move
slide bar to lock connector.
(3) Connect negative cable to battery.
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
The vehicle speed sensor (Fig. 24) is located on the
extension housing of the transmission.
Fig. 21 Glow Plug Electrical Connector
Fig. 22 Glow Plug Relay Location
Fig. 23 PCM Location
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REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Clean the area around the sensor before
removal.
(3) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
sensor (Fig. 25).
(4) Remove the sensor mounting bolt (Fig. 25).
(5) Pull the sensor from the speedometer pinion
gear adapter for removal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new sensor into speedometer gear
adapter.(2) Tighten sensor mounting bolt. To prevent dam-
age to sensor or speedometer adapter, be sure the
sensor is mounted flush to the adapter before tight-
ening.
(3) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
SPECIFICATIONS
GLOW PLUG CURRENT DRAW
Initial Current Draw:Approximately 22±25
amps per plug.
After 20 seconds of operation:Approximately
9±12 amps per plug.
Fig. 25 Sensor Removal/InstallationÐTypicalFig. 24 Vehicle Speed Sensor LocationÐTypical
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TORQUE CHARTÐ2.5L DIESEL
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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

STEERING
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION................... 1
POWER STEERING GEAR.................. 26POWER STEERING PUMP.................. 9
STEERING COLUMN...................... 36
GENERAL INFORMATION
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
STEERING SYSTEM AND COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION......................... 1DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHARTS..... 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
STEERING SYSTEM AND COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION
The power steering system consists of these four
major components. Power Steering Pump, Power
Steering Gear, Pressure Hose, and Return Line.
Turning of the steering wheel is converted into linear
travel through the meshing of the helical pinion
teeth with the rack teeth. Power assist steering is
provided by an open center, rotary type control valve.
It is used to direct oil from the pump to either side of
the integral steering rack piston.
Road feel is controlled by the diameter of a torsion
bar which initially steers the vehicle. As requiredsteering effort increases, as in a turn, the torsion bar
twists, causing relative rotary motion between the
rotary valve body and the valve spool. This move-
ment directs oil behind the integral rack piston,
which, in turn, builds up hydraulic pressure and
assists in the turning effort.
Drive tangs on the power steering gear pinion
shaft, mate loosely with the shaft of the steering
gear. This is to allow manual steering control to be
maintained, if the drive belt on the power steering
pump should break. However, under these conditions,
steering effort will significantly increase.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHARTS
STEERING NOISE
There is some noise in all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing sound evident at
standstill parking. Hiss is a very high frequency noise similar to that experienced while slowly closing a water
tap. The noise is present in every valve and results from high velocity fluid passing over the edges of the valve
orifice. There is no relationship between this noise and the performance of the vehicles steering system. Hiss
may be expected when the steering wheel is at the end of its travel or slowly turning when the vehicle is at
a standstill.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Objectionable Hiss Or Whistle 1. Damaged or mispositioned
steering column coupler to dash
panel seal.1. Check for proper seal between
steering column coupler and dash
seal.
2. Noisy valve in power steering
gear.2. Replace steering gear assembly.
3. Mis-routed power steering hose 3. Check for proper routing of power
steering hoses and ensure they do
contact other components.
Rattle Or Clunk 1. Steering gear loose on front
suspension crossmember.1. Check steering gear to front
suspension crossmember mounting
bolts. Tighten to specified torque if
found to be loose.
2. Front suspension crossmember to
frame bolts or studs loose.2. Tighten the front suspension
crossmember attaching bolts or
studs to the specified torque.
3. Tie rod is loose (outer or inner). 3. Check tie rod pivot points for
wear. Replace worn/loose parts as
required.
4. Loose lower control arm to front
suspension crossmember bolts.4. Tighten control arm mounting
bolts to the specified torques.
5. Loose upper control arm/ shock
absorber mounting bracket to body
attaching bolts.5. Check mounting bracket to body
attaching bolts for looseness. If
required tighten to the specified
torques.
6. Power steering fluid pressure
hose touching the body of the
vehicle.6. Adjust hose to proper position by
loosening, repositioning, and
tightening fitting to specified torque.
Do not bend tubing.
7. Noise internal to power steering
gear.7. Replace steering gear assembly.
8. Damaged front suspension
crossmember.8. Replace front suspension
crossmember.
9. Loose stabilizer bar attaching link
mounting nuts.9. Tighten the stabilizer bar attaching
link mounting nuts to the specified
torque.
Chirp or squeal (in the area of the
power steering pump). Particularly
noticeable at full wheel travel and
during standstill parking.1. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.1. Adjust power steering pump drive
belt to specified tension.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Power steering pump growl results from the development of high pressure fluid flow. Normally this noise
should not be high enough to be objectionable. Abnormal situations, such as a low oil level causing
aeration or hose touching the vehicle body, can create a noise level that could bring complaints.
WHINE OR GROWL (PUMP
NOISE)1. Low fluid level. 1. Fill power steering fluid
reservoir to proper level and
perform leakage diagnosis.
(Recheck fluid level after power
steering fluid is free of air.)
2. Power steering hose touching
vehicle body or frame.2. Reposition power steering
hose. Replace hose if tube ends
are bent.
3. Extreme wear of power
steering pump internal parts.3. Replace power steering pump
and flush system.
SUCKING AIR SOUND 1. Loose clamp on power steering
fluid low pressure hose.1. Tighten or replace hose clamp.
2. Missing O-Ring on power
steering pressure hose
connection.2. Inspect connection and replace
O-Ring as required.
3. Low power steering fluid level 3. Fill power steering fluid
reservoir to proper level and
perform leakage diagnosis.
4. Air leak between power
steering fluid reservoir and power
steering pump.4. Inspect and/or replace power
steering fluid reservoir or supply
hose as required.
SQUEAK OR RUBBING
SOUND1. Sound coming from steering
column.1.Check for squeak in steering
column. Inspect for contact
between shroud, intermediate
shaft, column, and steering wheel.
Realign if necessary.Note: Check
steering column for noise
without clockspriing installed
and with the steering column
shaft removed from the steering
intermediate shaft. This must be
done before removing the
steering column for a noise
complaint.
2. Check for lack or grease on
steering column dash panel to
lower coupler seal.
2.Clockspring 3. Replace Clockspring
3. Sound internal to steering gear. 4. Replace steering gear
assembly.
SCRUBBING OR KNOCKING
SOUND1. Incorrect tire size. 1. Verify that tire size on vehicle is
the same as originally supplied.
2. Check clearance between tires
and other vehicle components,
through the full travel of the
suspension.2. Correct as necessary.
3. Check for interference between
steering gear and other
components.3.Correct as necessary.
4.Incorrect steering gear supplied. 4. Replace steering gear with
correct steering gear for specific
vehicle.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

BINDING STICKING SEIZED
SHAKE SHUDDER VIBRATION
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
CATCHES, STICKS IN CERTAIN
POSITIONS OR IS DIFFICULT TO
TURN.1. Low power steering fluid level. 1. Fill power steering fluid reservoir
to specified level and perform
leakage diagnosis.
2. Tires not inflated to specified
pressure.2. Inflate tires to the specified
pressure.
3. Lack of lubrication in front
suspension lower control arm ball
joints.3. Replace lower ball joint.
4. Worn lower ball joint. 4. Replace the lower ball joint.
5. Lack of lubrication in steering
gear outer tie rod ends.5. Replace tie rod end.
6. Loose power steering pump drive
belt.6. Tighten the power steering pump
drive belt to the specified tension.
See accessory drive in service
manual.
7. Faulty power steering pump flow
control. (Verify cause using Power
Steering Pump Test Procedure.)7. Replace power steering pump.
8. Excessive friction in steering
column or intermediate shaft.8. Correct condition. (See Steering
Column Service Procedure)
9. Steering column coupler binding. 9. Realign the steering column to
eliminate the binding condition.
10. Binding lower ball joint. 10. Replace the lower ball joint.
11. Excessive friction in steering
gear.11. Replace steering gear assembly.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
VIBRATION OF THE STEERING
WHEEL AND/OR DASH DURING
DRY PARK OR LOW SPEED
STEERING MANEUVERS.1. Air in the fluid of the power
steering system.1. Steering shudder can be expected
in new vehicles and vehicles with
recent steering system repairs.
Shudder should improve after the
vehicle has been driven several
weeks.
2. Tires not properly inflated. 2. Inflate tires to the specified
pressure.
3. Excessive engine vibration. 3. Ensure that the engine is running
properly.
4. Loose tie rod end. 4. Check the inner to outer tie rod
jam nut for looseness. If loose
tighten to the specified torque.
Inspect inner tie rod for looseness at
steering gear. Inspect outer tie rod
ball for excessive wear/looseness. If
inner tie rod is loose replace steering
gear, if outer tie has excessive wear
replace tie rod end.
5.Overcharged air conditioning
system.5.Check air conditioning pump head
pressure. (See Air Conditioning
Refrigerant System Diagnosis)
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)