Index CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Workshop Manual

Component Page
Fuel Tank Module...................8W-30, 45
Fuel Temperature Sensor.................8W-30
Fuel Timing Solenoid....................8W-30
Fuses (JB)............................8W-12
Fuses (PDC)...........................8W-10
Fusible Link.....................8W-20, 21, 63
Fusible Link A0........................8W-30
Fusible Link A11.......................8W-10
Fusible Link A54.......................8W-10
Grounds..............................8W-15
Generator.............................8W-20
Glove Box Lamp........................8W-44
Glow Plug Lamp.....................8W-30, 46
Glow Plugs............................8W-30
Glow Plug Relay........................8W-30
Headlamps............................8W-50
Headlamp Dimmer Switch..........8W-10, 46, 50
Headlamp Leveling Motors...............8W-50
Headlamp Switch.......................8W-50
Headlamp Washer......................8W-53
High Beam Indicator....................8W-46
High Beam Relay....................8W-10, 50
Headlamps............................8W-50
Horns................................8W-41
Hood Ajar Switch....................8W-39, 44
Horn Relay.........................8W-39, 41
Horn Switch.....................8W-10, 39, 41
HVAC Control.........................8W-42
Idle Air Control Motor...................8W-30
Ignition Coil Pack.......................8W-30
Ignition Switch.........................8W-10
Instrument Cluster.....................8W-40
Intake Air Temperature Sensor............8W-30
Intake Air Temperature/Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor.....................8W-30
Interior Lamps On Switch................8W-44
Junction Block.........................8W-12
Key-In Halo Lamp......................8W-44
Knock Sensor..........................8W-30
Lamp Assemblies.......................8W-51
License Lamp..........................8W-51
Liftgate Ajar Indicator Lamp..............8W-40
Liftgate Ajar Switch...............8W-39, 40, 44
Liftgate Arm/Disarm Switch............8W-39, 61
Liftgate Flood Lamps....................8W-44
Liftgate Lock Motor.....................8W-61
Low Beam Relay.....................8W-10, 50
Low Coolant Level Switch................8W-45
Low Fuel Warning Indicator Lamp..........8W-40
Low Oil Pressure Lamp..................8W-46
Low Washer Fluid Level Indicator Lamp.....8W-40
Low Washer Fluid Switch.................8W-53
Low/Reverse Pressure Switch..............8W-31
Low/Reverse Solenoid....................8W-31Component Page
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.........8W-30
Memory Power Seat Switch...............8W-63
Seat Sensors...........................8W-63
Memory Seat/Mirror Module...........8W-62, 63
Memory Set Switch..................8W-62, 63
Message Center........................8W-46
Mid Reading Lamps.....................8W-44
Mode Door Actuator.....................8W-42
Name Brand Speaker Relay...............8W-47
Needle Movement Sensor.................8W-30
Odometer.............................8W-40
Output Shaft Speed Sensor...............8W-31
Overdrive Pressure Switch................8W-31
Overdrive Solenoid......................8W-31
Overhead Console.......................8W-49
Park Brake Switch...................8W-46, 50
Park Lamp Relay.........8W-10, 12, 44, 50, 51, 54
Park/Turn Signal Lamps.................8W-50
Airbag Squibs..........................8W-43
Power Distribution Center................8W-10
Power Folding Mirror Switch..............8W-62
Power Mirror Fold Relay.................8W-62
Power Mirror Switch....................8W-62
Power Mirror Unfold Relay...............8W-62
Power Seat Circuit Breaker............8W-62, 63
Powertrain Control Module...............8W-30
PTCs (JB).............................8W-12
Radiator Fan Disconnect.................8W-42
Radiator Fan Relays.....................8W-42
Radio................................8W-47
Radio Choke...........................8W-47
Reading Lamps........................8W-44
Rear A/C Heater Unit....................8W-42
Rear Blower Control Switches.............8W-42
Rear Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet...........8W-41
Rear Defogger On Indicator...............8W-42
Rear Dome Lamp.......................8W-44
Rear Fog Lamp.........................8W-51
Rear Fog Lamp Indicator.................8W-51
Rear Washer Motor.....................8W-53
Rear Washer Switch..................8W-42, 53
Rear Window Defogger...................8W-48
Rear Window Defogger Relay..............8W-48
Rear Window Defogger Switch..........8W-42, 48
Rear Wiper Delay On Indicator.........8W-42, 53
Rear Wiper Delay Switch..............8W-42, 53
Rear Wiper Motor.......................8W-53
Rear Wiper On Indicator..............8W-42, 53
Rear Wiper On Switch................8W-42, 53
Recirculate Mode Indicator................8W-42
Recirculate Mode Switch.................8W-42
Recirculation Door Actuator...............8W-42
Remote Keyless Entry Module.............8W-61
Repeater Lamps.....................8W-51, 52
8W - 02 - 2 8W - 02 COMPONENT INDEXNS/GS

Component Page
Seat Belt Indicator Lamp.................8W-40
Seat Belt Switch........................8W-40
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module............8W-39
Service Engine Soon Lamp.............8W-30, 46
Sliding Door Contacts....................8W-61
Sliding Door Lock Motors.................8W-61
Speed Control Switches...............8W-30, 33
Speedometer...........................8W-40
Stop Lamp Switch...................8W-33, 51
Stop/Turn Signal Relays..................8W-54
Tachometer............................8W-40
Tail/Stop Lamp.........................8W-51
Tail/Turn Signal Lamp................8W-51, 52
Throttle Position Sensor..................8W-30
Traction Control Switch..................8W-35
Trailer Tow Connector...................8W-54
Transmission Control Module..............8W-31
Transmission Control Relay............8W-10, 31
Transmission Control Solenoids............8W-31
Transmission Range Sensor...............8W-31
Trip Odometer.........................8W-40Component Page
Turbine Speed Sensor....................8W-31
Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor..............8W-30
Turn Indicators......................8W-46, 52
Turn Signal/Hazard Switch............8W-46, 52
Underdrive Solenoid.....................8W-31
Universal Garage Door Opener............8W-49
Vacuum Solenoid.......................8W-33
Vehicle Speed Control Servo...............8W-33
Vehicle Speed Sensor....................8W-30
Vent Motors...........................8W-60
Vent Solenoids.........................8W-33
Visor/Vanity Mirror Lamps................8W-44
Voltage Regulator.......................8W-20
Volts Indicator Lamp....................8W-40
VTSS Lamp........................8W-39, 46
Washer Module.........................8W-53
Wheel Speed Sensors....................8W-35
Wiper High/Low Relay...................8W-53
Wiper Module..........................8W-53
Wiper On Relay........................8W-53
NS/GS8W - 02 COMPONENT INDEX 8W - 02 - 3

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
NS/GS8W - 90 CONNECTOR/GROUND LOCATIONS 8W - 90 - 1

8W-95 SPLICE LOCATIONS
INDEX
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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
NS/GS8W - 95 SPLICE LOCATIONS 8W - 95 - 1

ENGINE
CONTENTS
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2.4L ENGINE............................ 14
3.0L ENGINE............................ 61
3.3/3.8L ENGINE........................ 93ENGINE DIAGNOSIS....................... 7
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES.......... 1
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET BOLT ACCESS
PLUG................................ 2
ENGINE CORE PLUGS.................... 2
ENGINE OIL SERVICE..................... 5
ENGINE OIL............................. 5
ENGINE PERFORMANCE.................. 2FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS................. 1
HONING CYLINDER BORES................ 3
HYDROSTATIC LOCKED ENGINE............ 5
MEASURING MAIN BEARING AND
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
CLEARANCES......................... 3
REPAIR OF DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS . . . 4
GENERAL INFORMATION
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place gaskets.Do not use
form-in-place gasket material unless specified.
Bead size, continuity, and location are of great impor-
tance. Too thin a bead can result in leakage while too
much can result in spill-over, a continuous bead of
the proper width is essential to obtain a leak-free
joint.
Two types of form-in-place gasket materials are
used in the engine.MopartSilicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant andMopartGasket Maker, (anaerobic)
each have different properties and cannot be used
interchangeably.
CAUTION: Silicone sealer and anaerobic sealers
each will inhibit the cure of the other and care
should be taken to keep usages separated as much
as possible.
MOPARTSILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE
SEALANT
MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or
equivalent, normally black in color, is available in
three ounce tubes. Moisture in the air causes the
MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant material
to cure. This material is normally used on flexible
metal flanges. It has a shelf life of one year and will
not properly cure if over age. Always inspect the
package for the expiration date before use.
MOPARTGASKET MAKER
MopartGasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket
material normally red in color. The material cures in
the absence of air when squeezed between two metal-
lic surfaces. It will not cure if left in the uncovered
tube. It is normally red in color. The anaerobic mate-
rial is for use between two machined surfaces. Do not
use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPARTTORQUE CURE GASKET MAKER
MopartTorque Cure Gasket Maker is a unique
anaerobic type gasket material to be usedONLY
between the bedplate and engine block. The material
cures in the absence of air when torqued between
two metallic surfaces. It will not cure if left in the
uncovered tube. This anaerobic material is specially
NSENGINE 9 - 1

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CYLINDER COMBUSTION
PRESSURE LEAKAGE TEST.............. 8
CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST . . 7
ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐMECHANICAL......... 12
ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐPERFORMANCE...... 10GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 7
INSPECTION
(ENGINE OIL LEAKS IN GENERAL)......... 8
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS..... 7
LASH ADJUSTER (TAPPET)
NOISE DIAGNOSIS...................... 8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
GENERAL INFORMATION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions.
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 Service DiagnosisÐMechanical Chart
and the Service DiagnosisÐPerformance Chart, for
possible causes and corrections of malfunctions. Refer
to Group 14, Fuel System, for the fuel system diag-
nosis.
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
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS
An intake manifold air leak is characterized by
lower than normal manifold vacuum. Also, one or
more cylinders may not be functioning.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR THE FAN.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Spray a small stream of water (Spray Bottle) at
the suspected leak area.
(3) If a change in RPM'S, the area of the suspected
leak has been found.
(4) Repair as required.
CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
Ensure the battery is completely charged and the
engine starter motor is in good operating condition.
Otherwise the indicated compression pressures may
not be valid for diagnosis purposes.
(1) Check engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
(2) Drive the vehicle until engine reaches normal
operating temperature. Select a route free from traf-
fic and other forms of congestion, observe all traffic
laws, and accelerate through the gears several times
briskly.
(3) Remove all spark plugs from engine. As spark
plugs are being removed, check electrodes for abnor-
mal firing indicators fouled, hot, oily, etc. Record cyl-
inder number of spark plug for future reference.
(4) Disconnect coil wire from distributor and
secure to good ground to prevent a spark from start-
ing a fire (Conventional Ignition System). For Direct
Ignition System DIS disconnect the coil connector.
(5) Be sure throttle blade is fully open during the
compression check.
(6) Insert compression gage adaptor into the #1
spark plug hole in cylinder head. Crank engine until
maximum pressure is reached on gage. Record this
pressure as #1 cylinder pressure.
(7) Repeat the previous step for all remaining cyl-
inders.
(8) Compression should not be less than (689kPa)
100 psi and not vary more than 25 percent from cyl-
inder to cylinder.
(9) If one or more cylinders have abnormally low
compression pressures, repeat the compression test.
(10) If the same cylinder or cylinders repeat an
abnormally low reading on the second compression
test, it could indicate the existence of a problem in
the cylinder in question.The recommended com-
pression pressures are to be used only as a
guide to diagnosing engine problems. An engine
should not be disassembled to determine the
NSENGINE 9 - 7

2.4L ENGINE
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE COMPONENTS.................. 15
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION................. 14
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM............ 14
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE......... 16
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY................. 20
FITTING CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS..... 18
FITTING MAIN BEARINGS................. 19
FITTING PISTON RINGS.................. 16
FITTING PISTONS....................... 16
VALVE SERVICE RECONDITION............ 21
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BALANCE SHAFTS CARRIER ASSEMBLY..... 30
CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER.................. 30
CAMSHAFT OIL SEALÐFRONT............. 41
CAMSHAFT............................ 28
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐFRONT........... 42
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐREAR............ 43
CRANKSHAFT.......................... 46
CYLINDER HEAD COVER................. 28
CYLINDER HEAD........................ 34
ENGINE ASSEMBLY...................... 26
ENGINE MOUNTÐFRONT................. 23
ENGINE MOUNTÐLEFT.................. 24
ENGINE MOUNTÐREAR.................. 25
ENGINE MOUNTÐRIGHT................. 24HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER.............. 33
OILFILTER ............................ 47
OILPAN ............................... 45
OIL PUMP............................. 47
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD........... 49
STRUCTURAL COLLAR................... 25
TIMING BELT COVER.................... 37
TIMING BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY....... 40
TIMING BELT........................... 37
VALVE SPRINGS AND
VALVE SEALS IN VEHICLE............... 33
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS............. 35
VIBRATION DAMPER.................... 36
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OIL PUMP............................. 50
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
OIL PUMP............................. 52
CRANKSHAFT.......................... 52
CYLINDER BLOCK....................... 54
CYLINDER HEAD........................ 51
VALVE AND VALVE SPRING................ 51
ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE MOUNTS....................... 54
SPECIFICATIONS
2.4L ENGINE........................... 55
TORQUE CHART 2.4L.................... 57
SPECIAL TOOLS
2.4L ENGINE........................... 58
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
The engine identification number is located on the
rear of the cylinder block (Fig. 1).
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
OIL PAN
A structural die cast aluminum oil pan provides
lower engine protection as well as serving as the
engine oil reservoir. Oil pan is attached to block and
sealed with a gasket. The oil pickup tube has a
strainer and cover.
PRESSURE LUBRICATION
Oil drawn up through the pickup tube is pressur-
ized by the pump and routed through the full flow fil-
ter to the main oil gallery running the length of thecylinder block. Oil pickup, pump and check valve pro-
vide oil flow to the main oil gallery.
MAIN/ROD BEARINGS
A diagonal hole in each bulkhead feeds oil to each
main bearing. Drilled passages within the crankshaft
route oil from main bearing journals to connecting
rod journals.
CAMSHAFT/HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTERS
A vertical hole at the number five bulkhead routes
pressurized oil through a restrictor up past a cylin-
der head bolt to an oil gallery running the length of
the cylinder head. The camshaft journals are par-
tially slotted to allow a predetermined amount of
pressurized oil to pass into the bearing cap cavities
with small holes directed to spray lubricate the cam-
shaft lobes.
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3.0L ENGINE
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE COMPONENTS.................. 61
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER......... 61
ENGINE LUBRICATION................... 61
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE......... 62
SERVICE PROCEDURES
AUTO LASH ADJUSTER................... 62
CHECKING CRANKSHAFT END PLAY........ 65
FITTING CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS...... 63
FITTING MAIN BEARING.................. 63
VALVE SERVICE RECONDITION............ 66
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAMSHAFT SEAL....................... 72
CAMSHAFT............................ 71
CRANKSHAFT.......................... 81
CYLINDER HEAD COVER................. 70
CYLINDER HEAD........................ 73
ENGINE ASSEMBLY...................... 69
ENGINE MOUNTS....................... 68
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL............ 83OIL FILTER AND ADAPTOR................ 84
OILPAN ............................... 77
OIL PUMP............................. 84
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD........... 78
REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL................ 83
ROCKER ARMS......................... 72
TIMING BELT........................... 75
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
ROCKER ARMS AND SHAFTS.............. 85
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CYLINDER BORE........................ 87
CYLINDER HEAD........................ 86
OIL PUMP............................. 87
TIMING BELT........................... 86
ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE MOUNTS....................... 88
SPECIFICATIONS
3.0L ENGINE........................... 89
TORQUE CHART 3.0L.................... 90
SPECIAL TOOLS
3.0L ENGINE........................... 91
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The engine identification number is located on the
rear of the cylinder block just below the cylinder
head (Fig. 1).
ENGINE LUBRICATION
System is a full flow filtration, pressure feed type.
The oil pump is mounted behind the timing belt
cover. The pump inner rotor is driven by the crank-
shaft. The engine oil pan contains a baffle plate to
control oil level fluctuation during engine operation.
ENGINE COMPONENTS
BLOCK:The cylinder block is a light weight
design created by reducing thickness in many parts
and a short 10 mm (3/8 in.) block skirt. High rigidity
is provided with ribs cast in the outer wall, a full
length water jacket, and a mono-block or beam type,
main bearing cap. This single unit four bearing cap
is designed to control vibration of the cylinder block
partition walls.
CRANKSHAFT:A six throw, five weight crank-
shaft is supported by four main bearings with num-
ber three being the thrust bearing. The six separate
connecting rod throws pins reduce torque fluctua-tions while a torsional vibration damper is used to
control torsion caused vibration of the crankshaft.
Rubber lipped seals are used at front and rear. The
Fig. 1 Engine Identification
NS3.0L ENGINE 9 - 61

3.3/3.8L ENGINE
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE COMPONENTS.................. 93
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION................. 93
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM............ 93
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE......... 96
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS.................... 94
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY................. 99
FITTING CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS...... 97
FITTING MAIN BEARINGS................. 98
FITTING PISTONS AND RINGS............. 97
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN FOR STRETCH . . . 96
VALVE SERVICE RECONDITION........... 100
VALVE TIMING.......................... 96
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS.................. 114
CAMSHAFT........................... 113
CRANKSHAFT DAMPER................. 106
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐFRONT.......... 117
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐREAR........... 118
CRANKSHAFT......................... 116
CYLINDER HEAD COVER................ 107
CYLINDER HEAD....................... 108
ENGINE ASSEMBLY..................... 104
ENGINE MOUNTS...................... 102
ENGINE OIL GALLERY PLUGS............. 119OILFILTER ............................ 119
OILPAN .............................. 114
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD.......... 115
ROCKER ARMS AND SHAFT ASSEMBLY..... 106
TAPPET REMOVAL...................... 110
TIMING CHAIN COVER................... 111
TIMING CHAIN......................... 112
VALVE STEM SEALS OR SPRINGS,
CYLINDER HEAD NOT REMOVED........ 106
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS............ 109
WIPER UNIT.......................... 102
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS................... 120
OIL PUMP............................ 119
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CYLINDER HEAD....................... 120
ENGINE BLOCK AND BORE............... 121
OILPAN .............................. 121
OIL PUMP............................ 121
ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE MOUNTS...................... 123
SPECIFICATIONS
3.3/3.8L ENGINE....................... 123
TORQUE CHART....................... 125
SPECIAL TOOLS
3.3/3.8L ENGINE....................... 127
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
The engine identification number is located on the
rear of the cylinder block just below the cylinder
head (Fig. 1).
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The lubrication system is a full flow filtration pres-
sure feed type. Oil from the oil pan is pumped by a
internal gear type oil pump directly coupled to the
crankshaft. The pressure is regulated by a relief
valve located in the chain case cover. The oil is
pumped through an oil filter and feeds a main oil
galley. This oil gallery feeds oil under pressure to the
main and rod bearings, camshaft bearings. Passages
in the cylinder block feed oil to the hydraulic lifters
and rocker shaft brackets which feeds the rocker arm
pivots (Fig. 2).
ENGINE COMPONENTS
ENGINE:The 3.3L (201 Cubic Inches) and 3.8L
(231 Cubic Inches) displacement engines are 60É V
type six cylinder power plants with cast iron cylinder
blocks and aluminum cylinder heads (Fig. 3). Firing
order for these engines is 1-2-3-4-5-6. High turbu-
lence cylinder heads allow a 8.9-1 compression ratio.
CRANKSHAFT:The nodular iron crankshaft is
supported by four main bearings, with number two
being the thrust bearing. Crankshaft end sealing is
provided by front and rear rubber seals.
PISTONS:The pistons are cast aluminum alloy.
Three rings are used. Piston pins, press fitted into
place, join the pistons to forged steel connecting rods.
CAMSHAFT:The nodular iron camshaft is
mounted in four steel backed babbitt bearings. A
thrust plate located in front of the first bearing, and
bolted to the block, controls end play. Silent timing
chain drives the camshaft. This chain is enclosed by
a cast aluminum cover which also carries a front
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0.310 mm (0.012 in. Max.). If not within limits install
a new thrust plate.
(10) Each tappet reused must be installed in the
same position from which it was removed.When
camshaft is replaced, all of the tappets must be
replaced.
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) With engine removed from vehicle and com-
pletely disassembled, drive out rear cam bearing core
hole plug.
(2) Install proper size adapters and horseshoe
washers (part of Tool C-3132-A) at back of each bear-
ing shell to be removed and drive out bearing shells
(Fig. 53).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new camshaft bearings with Tool
C-3132-A by sliding the new camshaft bearing shell
over proper adapter.
(2) Position rear bearing in the tool. Install horse-
shoe lock and by reversing removal procedure, care-
fully drive bearing shell into place.
(3) Install remaining bearings in the same man-
ner. Bearings must be carefully aligned to bring oil
holes into full register with oil passages from the
main bearing. Number two bearing must index with
the oil passage to the left cylinder head and Number
three bearing must index with the oil passage to the
right cylinder head. If the camshaft bearing shell oil
holes are not in exact alignment, remove and rein-
stall them correctly. Install a new core hole plug at
the rear of camshaft.Be sure this plug does not
leak.
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery and
remove engine oil dipstick.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.(3) Remove bending brace to transaxle attaching
bolt.
(4) Remove bolts attaching dust cover to transaxle
housing. Lower dust cover to gain access to oil pan
bolts.
(5) Remove oil pan screws and remove oil pan.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean surfaces and apply a 1/8 inch bead of
MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equiva-
lent, at the parting line of the chain case cover and
the rear seal retainer (Fig. 54).
(2) Use a new pan gasket (Fig. 55).
(3) Install pan and tighten screws to 12 N´m (105
in. lb.).
(4) Install dust shield and bending brace to tran-
saxle housing.
(5) Lower vehicle and install oil dipstick.
(6) Connect negative cable to battery.
(7) Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
Fig. 53 Removed Installation of Camshaft Bearings
with Tool C-3132±AÐTypical
Fig. 54 Oil Pan Sealing
Fig. 55 Oil Pan Gasket Installation
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)