engine CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Service Manual

CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to Group
11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold.
(2) Remove nuts attaching front and rear intake
manifold supports from cylinder head cover attaching
studs.
(3) Remove ignition coil pack and plug wires (Fig.
28). Remove ground strap.
(4) Remove the cylinder head cover fasteners.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder
head.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals when install-
ing a new cylinder head cover gasket.
(1) Clean all sealing surfaces.
(2) Install new cylinder head cover gaskets and
spark plug seals (Fig. 29).CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact
the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber
and cause tooth skipping.
(3) Apply MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-
ant at the camshaft cap corners and at the top edge
of the 1/2 round seal.
(4) Install cylinder head cover assembly to head
and tighten fasteners in sequence shown in (Fig. 30).
Using the 3 step torque method:
(a) Tighten all fasteners to 4.5 N´m (40 in. lbs.)
(b) Tighten all fasteners to 9.0 N´m (80 in. lbs.)
(c) Tighten all fasteners to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
(5) Install ignition coil pack and plug wires.
Tighten fasteners to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(6) Install ground strap.
(7) Install front and rear intake manifold support
brackets and attaching nuts, but do not tighten at
this time.
(8) Install upper intake manifold. Refer to Group
11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for proce-
dure.
(9) Final torque intake manifold support nuts to
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt, sprockets and covers.
Refer to Timing Belt Service outlined in this section.
(3) Bearing caps are identified for location.
Remove the outside bearing caps first (Fig. 31).
(4) Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching
fasteners in sequence shown (Fig. 32) one camshaft
at a time.
CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The
intake cam number 6 thrust bearing face spacing is
wider.
Fig. 28 Ignition Coil Pack and Ground Strap
Fig. 29 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket and Spark Plug
Seals
Fig. 30 Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
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(5) Identify the camshafts before removing from
the head. The camshafts are not interchangeable.
CAMSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft
WITHOUTcam follower assemblies. Install rear cam
caps and tighten screws to specified torque.
(2) Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far
rearward as it will go.
(3) Zero dial indicator (Fig. 33).
(4) Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
(5) End play travel: 0.05±0.15 mm (0.002±0.010
in.).
(6) If end play is excessive check cylinder head
and camshaft for wear; replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Ensure that NONE of the pistons are at
top dead center when installing the camshafts.
(1) Remove camshaft retaining caps and lubricate
bearing journals. Install cam followers and camshafts
with clean oil. Install right and left camshaft bearing
caps #2 thru #5 and right #6. Tighten M6 fasteners
to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig.
34).
(2) Apply MopartGasket Maker to No. 1 and No.
6 bearing caps (Fig. 35). Install bearing caps and
tighten M8 fasteners to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3) Bearing end caps must be installed before
seals can be installed.
(4) Install timing belt, sprockets and covers. Refer
to timing belt service outlined in this section.
(5) Install cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.Fig. 31 Camshaft Bearing Cap Identification
Fig. 32 Camshaft Bearing CapÐ Removal
Fig. 33 Camshaft End Play
Fig. 34 Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
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CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt, sprockets and covers
using procedure outlined in this section.
(3) Remove camshaft. Refer to procedure previ-
ously outline this section.
(4) Remove cam follower assemblies from cylinder
head. Keep the cam followers in the order they have
been removed from the head for reassembly.
INSPECTION
Inspect the cam follower assembly for wear or
damage (Fig. 36). Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate with clean oil and install cam fol-
lower assemblies in their original position on the
hydraulic adjuster and valve stem (Fig. 37).
(2) Install the camshafts. Refer to procedure pre-
viously outlined in this section.
(3) Install timing belt, sprockets and covers using
procedure outlined in this section.
(4) Install cylinder head cover using procedure out-
lined in this section.
BALANCE SHAFTS CARRIER ASSEMBLY
BALANCE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
Refer to Timing Belt Cover, and Timing Belt
removal procedure in this section. To repair balance
shafts carrier assembly.
(1) Remove chain cover, guide and tensioner (Fig.
38). Also see Carrier Assembly Removal for service
procedures requiring only temporary relocation of
assembly.
(2) Remove gear cover retaining stud (double
ended to also retain chain guide). Remove cover and
balance shaft gears (Fig. 38).
Fig. 35 Camshaft Bearing Cap Sealing
Fig. 36 Cam Follower Assembly
Fig. 37 Cam Follower AssembliesÐInstallation
Fig. 38 Chain Cover, Guide and Tensioner
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(3) Remove balance shaft gear and chain sprocket
retaining screws and crankshaft chain sprocket.
Remove chain and sprocket assembly (Fig. 39). Using
two wide pry bars, work the sprocket back and forth
until it is off the shaft.
(4) Remove carrier gear cover and balance shafts
(Fig. 40).
(5) Remove four carrier to crankcase attaching
bolts to separate carrier from engine bedplate.BALANCE SHAFT CARRIER
REMOVAL
The following components will remain intact dur-
ing carrier removal. Gear cover, gears, balance shafts
and the rear cover (Fig. 41).
(1) Remove chain cover and driven balance shaft
chain sprocket screw.
(2) Loosen tensioner pivot and adjusting screws,
move driven balance shaft inboard through driven
chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain
loop.
(3) Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to
remove carrier.
BALANCE SHAFT INSTALLATION
Balance shaft and carrier assembly installation is
the reverse of the removal procedure.During instal-
lation crankshaft to balance shaft timing must
be established. Refer to Timing procedure out-
lined in this section.
BALANCE SHAFT TIMING
(1) With balance shafts installed in carrier (Fig.
42) position carrier on crankcase and install four
attaching bolts and tighten to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(2) Turn balance shafts until both shaft key ways
are up Parallel to vertical centerline of engine.
Install short hub drive gear on sprocket driven shaft
and long hub gear on gear driven shaft. After instal-
lation gear and balance shaft keyways must be up
with gear timing marks meshed as shown in (Fig.
43).
Fig. 39 Drive Chain and Sprockets
Fig. 40 Gear Cover and Gears
Fig. 41 Balance Shaft(s)ÐRemoval/Installation
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(3) Install gear cover and tighten double ended
stud/washer fastener to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool
6052 (Fig. 44).
(5) Turn crankshaft until number one cylinder is
at Top Dead Center (TDC). The timing marks on the
chain sprocket should line up with the parting line
on the left side of number one main bearing cap.
(Fig. 45).
(6) Place chain over crankshaft sprocket so that
the nickel plated link of the chain is over the number
1 cylinder timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket
(Fig. 45).
(7) Place balance shaft sprocket into the timing
chain (Fig. 45) so that the timing mark on the
sprocket (yellow dot) mates with the (lower) nickel
plated link on the chain
(8) With balance shaft keyways pointing up (12
o'clock) slide the balance shaft sprocket onto the noseof the balance shaft. The balance shaft may have to
be pushed in slightly to allow for clearance.
Fig. 42 Balance Shaft(s)ÐRemoval/Installation
Fig. 43 Gear Timing
Fig. 44 Crankshaft SprocketÐInstallation
Fig. 45 Balance Shaft Timing
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NOTE: THE TIMING MARK ON THE SPROCKET,
THE (LOWER) NICKEL PLATED LINK, AND THE
ARROW ON THE SIDE OF THE GEAR COVER
SHOULD LINE UP WHEN THE BALANCE SHAFTS
ARE TIMED CORRECTLY.
(9) If the sprockets are timed correctly install the
balance shaft bolts and tighten to 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.). A wood block placed between crankcase and
crankshaft counterbalance will prevent crankshaft
and gear rotation.
CHAIN TENSIONING
(1) Install chain tensioner loosely assembled.
(2) Position guide on double ended stud making
sure tab on the guide fits into slot on the gear cover.
Install and tighten nut/washer assembly to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
(3) Place a shim 1 mm (0.039 in.) thick x 70 mm
(2.75 in.) long or between tensioner and chain. Push
tensioner and shim up against the chain.Apply firm
pressure (5.5 to 6.6 lbs.) directly behind the
adjustment slot to take up all slack.Chain must
have shoe radius contact as shown in (Fig. 46).
(4) With the load applied, tighten top tensioner
bolt first, then bottom pivot bolt. Tighten bolts to 12
N´m (105 in. lbs.). Remove shim.
(5) Install carrier covers and tighten screws to 12
N´m (105 in. lbs.).HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover. Refer to procedure
outlined in this section.
(2) Remove cam follower assembly. Refer to cam-
shaft removal procedure outlined in this section to
gain access to cam followers and lash adjusters.
(3) Mark hydraulic lash adjusters for reassembly
in their original position. Lash adjusters are serviced
as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install hydraulic lash adjuster assembly mak-
ing sure adjusters are at least partially full of oil.
This is indicated by little or no plunger travel when
the lash adjuster is depressed.
(2) Install cam follower assembly as previously
outlined in this section.
(3) Install camshaft as previously outlined in this
section.
(4) Install cylinder head cover as previously out-
lined in this section.
VALVE SPRINGS AND VALVE SEALS IN VEHICLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove camshafts as previously outlined in
this section.
(2) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression.
(3) With air hose attached to adapter tool
installed in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air
pressure.
(4) Using Special Tool MD-998772-A with adapter
6779 (Fig. 47) compress valve springs and remove
valve locks.
(5) Remove valve spring.
(6) Remove valve stem seal by a using valve stem
seal tool.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve seal/valve spring seat assembly
(Fig. 48). Push the assembly down to seat it onto the
valve guide.
(2) Install valve spring and retainer, use Special
Tool MD-998772-A with adapter 6779 to compress
valve springs only enough to install locks (Fig. 47).
Correct alignment of tool is necessary to avoid nick-
ing valve stems.
(3) Remove air hose and install spark plugs.
(4) Install camshafts as previously outlined in this
section.
(5) Install cylinder head cover as previously out-
lined in this section.
Fig. 46 Chain Tension Adjustment
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
durebefore attempting any repairs.Refer to
Group 14, Fuel System for procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for pro-
cedure.
(3) Remove air cleaner and disconnect all vacuum
lines, electrical wiring and fuel lines from throttle
body.
(4) Remove throttle linkage. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System for procedures
(5) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group
7, Cooling System for procedure.
(6) Remove power brake vacuum hose from intake
manifold.
(7) Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from
manifold.(8) Remove power steering pump assembly and
set aside.
(9) Disconnect coil pack wiring connector and
remove coil pack and plug wires from engine.
(10) Remove cam sensor and fuel injectors wiring
connectors.
(11) Remove timing belt and camshaft sprocket.
Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(12) Remove timing belt idler pulley and rear tim-
ing belt cover.
(13) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.
(14) Remove camshafts and cam followers. Refer to
procedures outlined in this section for procedures.
(15) Remove cylinder head bolts and remove cyl-
inder head from engine block.
(16) Inspect and clean cylinder head. Refer to
Cleaning and Inspection outlined in this section for
procedures.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The Cylinder head bolts should be exam-
ined BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked
down, the bolts should be replaced (Fig. 49).
Necking can be checked by holding a scale or
straight edge against the threads. If all the threads
do not contact the scale the bolt should be replaced.
(1) Before installing the bolts, the threads should
be coated with engine oil.
(2) Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the
sequence shown in (Fig. 50). Using the 4 step torque
turn method, tighten according to the following val-
ues:
²First All to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.)
²Second All to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
²Third All to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the fol-
lowing step.
²Fourth Turn an additional 1/4 Turn,
(3) Install camshafts and cam followers. Refer to
procedures outlined in this section for procedures.
Fig. 47 Valve SpringÐRemoval/Installation
Fig. 48 Valve Stem Seal/Valve Spring Seat
Fig. 49 Checking Bolts for Stretching (Necking)
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(4) Install cylinder head cover using procedure out-
lined in this section.
(5) Install rear timing belt cover and timing belt
idler pulley.
(6) Install timing belt and camshaft sprocket.
Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(7) Install cam sensor and fuel injectors wiring
connectors.
(8) Install coil pack and plug wires onto the
engine. Connect coil pack wiring connector.
(9) Install power steering pump assembly.
(10) Raise vehicle and install the exhaust pipe to
the manifold.
(11) Install power brake vacuum hose to the intake
manifold.
(12) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
(13) Install throttle linkage. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System for procedures.
(14) Install air cleaner and connect all vacuum
lines, electrical wiring and fuel lines to the throttle
body.
(15) Fill cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure. Connect negative battery
cable.
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
REMOVAL
(1) With cylinder head removed, compress valve
springs using a universal valve spring compressor.
(2) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring
retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.(3) Before removing valves,remove any burrs
from valve stem lock grooves to prevent dam-
age to the valve guides.Identify valves to insure
installation in original location.
(4) Inspect and clean the valves. Refer to Cleaning
and Inspection outlined in this section for procedure.
INSTALLATION
(1) Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and
insert in cylinder head.
(2) Install new valve stem seals on all valves
using a valve stem seal tool (Fig. 51). The valve stem
seals should be pushed firmly and squarely over
valve guide.
CAUTION: When oversize valves are used, the cor-
responding oversize valve seal must also be used.
Excessive guide wear may result if oversize seals
are not used with oversize valves.
(3) Install valve springs and retainers. Compress
valve springs only enough to install locks, taking
care not to misalign the direction of compression.
Nicked valve stems may result from misalignment of
the valve spring compressor.
CAUTION: When depressing the valve spring
retainers with valve spring compressor the locks
can become dislocated. Ensure both locks are in
the correct location after removing tool.
(4) Check the valve spring installed height B after
refacing the valve and seat (Fig. 52). Make sure mea-
surements are taken from top of spring seat to the
bottom surface of spring retainer. If height is greater
than 38.75 mm (1.525 in.), install a .762 mm (0.030
in.) spacer under the valve spring seat to bring
spring height back within specification.
Fig. 50 Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
Fig. 51 Valve Stem Oil Seal Tool
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
Remove crankshaft vibration damper bolt. Remove
damper by using Special Tool 1026 and Insert
6827±A (Fig. 53).
INSTALLATION
Install crankshaft vibration damper using M12
1.75 x 150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut
from Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft vibration
damper bolt and tighten to 142 N´m (105 ft. lbs.)
(Fig. 54).
Fig. 52 Checking Spring Installed Height and Valve
Tip Height Dimensions
Fig. 53 Crankshaft Vibration DamperÐRemoval
Fig. 54 Crankshaft Vibration DamperÐInstallation
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

TIMING BELT COVER
FRONT COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to crank-
shaft damper removal for procedure.
(2) Remove front timing belt cover fasteners (Fig.
55) and remove covers.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install front timing belt covers (Fig. 55).
Tighten bolts to 4.5 N´m (40 in. lbs.).
(2) Install crankshaft damper. Refer to crankshaft
damper installation for procedure.
REAR COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front covers.
(2) Remove engine mount bracket (Fig. 55).
(3) Remove Timing Belt, Idler Pulley, and Cam-
shaft Sprockets. Refer to procedure outlined in this
section.
(4) Remove rear cover fasteners and remove cover
from engine (Fig. 56).INSTALLATION
(1) Install rear timing belt cover and fasteners
(Fig. 56).
(2) Install camshaft sprockets. While holding
sprocket with Special Tools C-4687 and C-4687-1,
tighten center bolt to 101 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install timing belt idler pulley and tighten
mounting bolt to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install Timing Belt. Refer to procedure outlined
in this section.
(5) Install engine mount bracket and tighten bolts
to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install front covers.
TIMING BELT
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right front
wheel.
(2) Remove right inner splash shield.
(3) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System.
(4) Remove crankshaft damper bolt, and remove
damper. Refer to Removal and Installation procedure
in this section.
(5) Remove lower timing belt cover fasteners and
remove cover (Fig. 57).
Fig. 55 Front Timing Belt Cover
Fig. 56 Rear Timing Belt Cover Fasteners
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