timing belt CHRYSLER VOYAGER 1996 Workshop Manual

(5) Set camshaft to TDC by aligning mark on
sprocket with the arrow on the rear of timing belt
cover (Fig. 36).
(6) Move crankshaft to 1/2 mark before TDC (Fig.
37) for belt installation.
(7) Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft,
go around the water pump sprocket and then around
the camshaft sprocket.(8) Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up
belt slack. Install tensioner to block but do not
tighten fasteners.
(9) Using a torque wrench on the tensioner pulley
apply 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) of torque (Fig. 38).
(10) With torque being applied to the tensioner
pulley move the tensioner up against the tensioner
pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 31 N´m (275
in. lbs.) (Fig. 38).
(11) Pull tensioner plunger pin. Pretension is cor-
rect when pin can be removed and installed.
(12) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the
alignment of the timing marks (Fig. 38).
(13) Install front half of timing cover.
Fig. 34 Compressing Timing Belt Tensioner
Fig. 35 Crankshaft Sprocket Timing
Fig. 36 Camshaft Timing Mark
Fig. 37 Adjusting Crankshaft Sprocket for Timing
Belt Installation
Fig. 38 Adjusting Timing Belt Tension
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(14) Install crankshaft damper using M12-1.75 x
150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from
Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and
tighten to 142 N´m (105 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 39).
(15) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System Accessory Drive section for proce-
dure.
(16) Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing
relearn. Refer to Group 25, Emission Control Sys-
tems for procedure.
TIMING BELTÐw/AUTO TENSIONERÐIF
EQUIPPED
CHECKING BELT TIMINGÐCOVER INSTALLED
²Remove number one spark plug.
²Using a dial indicator, set number one cylinder
to TDC on the compression stroke.
²Remove the access plug from the outer timing
belt cover (Fig. 28).
²Check the timing mark on the camshaft
sprocket, it should align with the arrow on the rear
belt cover (Fig. 29).
REMOVALÐTIMING BELT
(1) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure outlined in that sec-
tion.
(2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove right inner
splash shield (Fig. 42).
(3) Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Remove
damper using the large side of Special Tool 1026 and
insert 6827-A (Fig. 30).
(4) Lower vehicle and place a jack under engine.
(5) Remove right engine mount. Refer to procedure
outlined in this section.
(6) Remove right engine mount bracket (Fig. 44).
(7) Remove front timing belt cover (Fig. 31).CAUTION: Align camshaft and crankshaft timing
marks before removing the timing belt by rotating
the engine with the crankshaft.
(8) Inserta8mmAllen wrench into the belt ten-
sioner. Before rotating the tensioner insert the long
end of a 1/8º or 3 mm Allen wrench into the pin hole
on the front of the tensioner (Fig. 33). Rotate the ten-
sioner counterclockwise with the Allen wrench, while
pushing in lightly on the 1/8 in. or 3 mm Allen
wrench, until it slides into the locking hole.
(9) Remove timing belt.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts once the
timing belt has been removed or damage to valve
components may occur.
CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT TIMING PROCEDURE AND
BELT INSTALLATION ÐSOHC ENGINE
(1) Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the
sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing,
then back off to 3 notches before TDC (Fig. 35).
(2) Set camshaft to TDC by aligning mark on
sprocket with the arrow on the rear of timing belt
cover (Fig. 36).
(3) Move crankshaft to 1/2 mark before TDC (Fig.
37) for belt installation.
(4) Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft,
go around the water pump sprocket and then around
the camshaft sprocket.
(5) Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up
belt slack.
(6) Remove the pin or 1/8º or 3 mm Allen wrench
from belt tensioner.
(7) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the
alignment of the timing marks (Fig. 50).
(8) Install front half of timing cover.
(9) Install engine mount bracket.
(10) Install Right engine mount. Refer to proce-
dure outlined in this section.
(11) Remove jack from under engine.
(12) Install crankshaft damper using M12-1.75 x
150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from
Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and
tighten to 142 N´m (105 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 39).
(13) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System Accessory Drive section for proce-
dure.
(14) Raise vehicle on hoist and install right inner
splash shield.
(15) Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing
relearn procedure as follows:
²Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link
(diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in
the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of
instrument panel; near the steering column.
Fig. 39 Crankshaft DamperÐInstallation
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

²Turn the ignition switch on and access the ªmis-
cellaneousº screen.
²Select ªre-learn cam/crankº option and follow
directions on DRB screen.
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Drain engine oil.
(2) Remove transmission inspection cover.
(3) If equipped with air conditioning remove oil fil-
ter and adaptor. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Removal
and Installation in this section.
(4) Remove oil pan.(5) Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.
Fig. 40 Timing Belt System
Fig. 41 Camshaft Timing Marks
Fig. 42 Right Inner Splash Shield
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant
or equivalent at the oil pump to engine block parting
line (Fig. 52).
(2) Install a new oil pan gasket to pan.
(3) Install pan and tighten screws to 12 N´m (105
in. lbs.).
(4) Install oil filter and adaptor.
(5) Install proper amount of oil. With oil filter 4.25
Liters (4.5 Qts.). Without oil filter 3.8 Liters (4.0
Qts.)
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Using Special Tool 1026 and Insert 6827±A,
remove crankshaft damper (Fig. 53).
(2) Remove outer timing belt cover and timing
belt. Refer to Timing Belt System outlined in this
section.(3) Remove crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool
6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 54).
CAUTION: Do not nick shaft seal surface or seal
bore.
Fig. 43 Crankshaft DamperÐRemoval
Fig. 44 Right Engine Mount Bracket
Fig. 45 Timing Belt Cover
Fig. 46 Timing Belt Removal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(4) Using Tool 6771 to remove front crankshaft oil
seal (Fig. 55). Do not damage the seal contact area
on the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new seal by using Tool 6780±1 (Fig. 56).(2) Place seal into opening with seal spring
towards the inside of engine. Install seal until flush
with cover.
(3) Install crankshaft sprocket (Fig. 57). Using
Special Tool 6792.
NOTE: Make sure the word ªfrontº on the sprocket
is facing you.
(4) Install timing belt and covers. Refer to Timing
Belt System in this section for installation.
(5) Install crankshaft damper (Fig. 58). Use thrust
bearing/washer and 12M-1.75 x 150 mm bolt from
Fig. 47 Crankshaft Sprocket Timing
Fig. 48 Camshaft Timing Mark
Fig. 49 Adjusting Crankshaft Sprocket for Timing
Belt Installation
Fig. 50 Crankshaft and Camshaft Timing
Fig. 51 Crankshaft DamperÐInstallation
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

filter on until gasket contacts base. Tighten to 21
N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove Timing Belt. Refer to Timing Belt Sys-
tem, in this section.
(3) Remove Oil Pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal in
this section.
(4) Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool
6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 70).
(5) Remove oil pick-up tube.
(6) Remove oil pump (Fig. 71) and front crankshaft
seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of oil
and dirt.(2) Apply MopartGasket Maker to oil pump as
shown in (Fig. 72). Install o±ring into oil pump body
discharge passage.
(3) Prime oil pump before installation.
(4) Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crank-
shaft as you install the oil pump to the block.
NOTE: Front crankshaft seal MUST be out of pump
to align, or damage may result.
(5) Torque all oil pump attaching bolts to 28 N´m
(250 in. lbs.)
(6) Install new front crankshaft seal using Special
Tool 6780 (Fig. 73).
(7) Install crankshaft sprocket, using Special Tool
6792 (Fig. 74).
(8) Install oil pump pick-up tube and oil pan.
(9) Install Timing Belt. Refer to procedure outlined
in this section.
(10) Connect negative cable to battery.
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reli-
able ridge reamer before removing pistons from cyl-
inder block.Be sure to keep tops of pistons
covered during this operation. Mark piston with
matching cylinder number (Fig. 75).
(2) Remove oil pan. Scribe the cylinder number on
the side of the rod and cap (Fig. 76) for identification.
(3) Pistons will have a stamping in the approxi-
mate location shown in (Fig. 75). These stamps will
be either a directional arrow or a weight identifica-
tion for the assembly. L is for light and H is for
heavy. These assemblies should all be the same
weight class. Service piston assemblies are marked
with a S and can be used with either L or H produc-
tion assemblies. The weight designation stamps
should face toward the timing belt side of the engine.
(4) Pistons and connecting rods must be removed
from top of cylinder block. Rotate crankshaft so that
each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
(5) Remove connecting rod cap boltsDo not use
old bolts if reinstalling connecting rod.Push
each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
(6) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat-
ing rod.
(7) Piston and Rods are serviced as an assembly.
PISTON RINGÐREMOVAL
(1) ID mark on face of upper and intermediate pis-
ton rings must point toward piston crown.
Fig. 69 Engine Oil Filter
Fig. 70 Crankshaft SprocketÐRemoval
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

Valve Margin
Intake.....1.15 ± 1.48 mm (0.0452 ± 0.0582 in.)
Exhaust....1.475 ± 1.805 mm (0.058 ± 0.071 in.)
Valve Length (Overall)
Intake....114.69 ± 115.19 mm (4.515 ± 4.535 in.)
Exhaust . . 109.59 ± 110.09 mm (4.603 ± 4.623 in.)
Valve Stem Tip Height
Intake.......45.01 ± 46.07 mm (1.77 ± 1.81 in.)
Exhaust......43.51 ± 44.57 mm (1.71 ± 1.75 in.)
Stem Diameter
Intake.....5.934 ± 5.952 mm (0.234 ± 0.234 in.)
Exhaust....5.906 ± 5.924 mm (0.233 ± 0.233 in.)
Stem to Guide Clearance
Intake . . . 0.048 ± 0.066 mm (0.0018 ± 0.0025 in.)
Exhaust . 0.0736 ± 0.094 mm (0.0029 ± 0.0037 in.)
Max. Allowable Intake.....0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Max. Allowable Exhaust....0.101 mm (0.004 in.)
Valve Springs
Free Length (Approx.)......44.4 mm (1.747 in.)
Nominal Force (Valve closed) . 91 N´m @ 39.8 mm
(67 ft. lbs. @ 1.57 in.)
Nominal Force (Valve open) . 239 N´m @ 32.6 mm
(176 lbs. @ 1.28 in.)
Installed Height..........40.18 mm (1.580 in.)
* SERVICE AS AN ASSEMBLY WITH ROCKER
ARM.
** ALL READINGS IN CRANKSHAFT DEGREES,
AT 0.5 mm (0.019 in.) OF VALVE LIFT.
TORQUE CHART 2.0L SOHC
DESCRIPTION...................TORQUE
Camshaft Sensor Pick Up
Bolts...................9.6N´m(85in.lbs.)
Camshaft Sprocket
Bolt....................115N´m(85ft.lbs.)
Connecting Rod Cap
Bolts.........27N´m(20ft.lbs.) Plus 1/4 Turn
CollarÐOil Pan to Transaxle
Step 1: Collar to Oil Pan Bolts . 3 N´m (30 in. lbs.)
Step 2: Collar to Transaxle
Bolts...................108N´m(80ft.lbs.)
Step 3: Collar to Oil Pan
Bolts....................54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap/Bedplate
M8 Bedplate Bolts..........30N´m(22ft.lbs.)
M11 Main Cap Bolts........81N´m(60ft.lbs.)
Crankshaft Damper
Bolt...................142N´m(105 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head
Bolts.......Refer To Cylinder Head Installation
Cylinder Head Cover
Bolts...................12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Engine Mount BracketÐRight
Bolts....................61N´m(45ft.lbs.)DESCRIPTION...................TORQUE
Engine Mounting
Bolts.......Refer to Engine Mount Installation
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head
Bolts...................23N´m(200 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Bolts...................12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Intake Manifold
Bolts...................12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Oil Filter Adapter
Fastener.................80N´m(60ft.lbs.)
Oil Filter.................20N´m(15ft.lbs.)
Oil Pan
Bolts...................12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Drain Plug...............27N´m(20ft.lbs.)
Oil Pump Attaching
Bolts...................28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Cover Fastener . . . 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Pick-up Tube Bolt . 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
Oil Pump Relief Valve Cap . . . 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.)
Rocker Arm Shaft
Bolts...................28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Spark Plugs...............28N´m(20ft.lbs.)
Thermostat Housing
Bolts...................23N´m(200 in lbs.)
Timing Belt Cover
Bolts M6................12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
Timing Belt Mechanical Tensioner Assembly
Bolts...................28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Timing Belt Hydraulic Tensioner
Pulley Bolt...............68N´m(50ft.lbs.)
Pivot Bracket Bolt..........31N´m(23ft.lbs.)
Tensioner Bolts............31N´m(23ft.lbs.)
Water Pump Mounting
Bolts...................12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
SPECIAL TOOLS
ENGINE 2.0L SOHC
Puller 1026
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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)

ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐMECHANICAL CONT.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
LUBRICATING OIL LOSS
(CONT.)6. Turbocharger leaking oil into the
air intake.6. Inspect air duct for evidence of oil
transfer.
7. Piston rings not sealing (oil being
consumed by the engine).7. Perform blow-by check. Repair as
required.
COMPRESSION KNOCKS 1. Air in fuel system. 1. Bleed the fuel system (refer to
Group 14, Fuel System).
2. Poor quality fuel or water/gasoline
contaminated fuel.2. Verify by operating from a
temporary tank with good fuel. Clean
and flush the fuel supply tank.
Replace fuel/water separator.
3. Engine Overloaded. 3. Verify the engine load rating is not
being exceeded.
4. Improperly operating injectors. 4. Check and replace injectors.
5. Fuel injection system defective. 5a. Instrumented injection. 5b. Timing
solenoid of the fuel pump. 5c. Pre
and post heat time of the glow plugs.
Check the fault codes in the ECU.
EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISES 1. Drive belt squeal, insufficient
tension or abnormally high loading.1. Inspect the drive belts. Make sure
water pump pulley, generator and
power steering all turn freely.
2. Intake air and exhaust leak. 2. Refer to excessive exhaust smoke.
(Engine Diagnosis and Testing)
3. Excessive valve lash. 3. Make sure the rocker arms are not
bent. Defective hydraulic lash
adjuster.
4. Turbocharger noise. 4. Check turbocharger impeller and
turbine wheel for housing contact.
5. Power function knock. 5. Check and replace rod and main
bearings.
6. Fuel injection system defective. 6a. Instrumented injection. 6b. Timing
solenoid of the fuel pump. 6c. Pre
and post heat time of the glow plugs.
Check the fault codes in the ECU.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

(3) Install cylinder head, intake manifold, and
exhaust manifold. Refer to cylinder head installation
in this section.
(4) Install push rods in original positions.
(5) Install rocker arms in original positions.
(6) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to cylinder
valve cover installation in this section.
(7) Start and operate engine. Warm up to normal
operating temperature.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to valve mechanism,
engine must not be run above fast idle until all
hydraulic tappets have filled with oil and have
become quiet.
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove right side lower splash shield.
(4) Remove generator, power steering belt. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(5) Remove water pump belt. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling.
(6) Remove engine starter. Refer to Group, 8B for
procedure
(7) Install flywheel locking tool VM.1014 to pre-
vent engine rotation.
NOTE: Crankshaft damper nut is left handed
thread.
(8) Remove vibration damper nut.
(9) Remove vibration damper. No special tool is
needed for removal.
CAUTION: If thread sealant is used it is important
to remove all the old thread sealant from the
threads on the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing damper be sure the O-ring
inside the center of the damper is in its grove.
(1) Install vibration damper.
CAUTION: Correct torque on the vibration damper
nut is important or engine damage can occur.
(2) Install vibration damper nut and tighten to 441
N´m (325 ft. lbs.).
(3) Remove flywheel locking tool, and install
engine starter.(4) Install both accessary drive belts. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(5) Install right splash shield.
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Connect the battery cable.
TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Remove vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper removal in this section.
(3) Pry out seal (Fig. 36).
INSTALLATION
Remove the oil seal ring. The seating diameter
must be 68.000 - 68.030 mm.
(1) Install new seal using special tool VM-1015.
(2) Install vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper installation in this section.
(3) Connect the battery cable.
INJECTION PUMP
For removal and installation of injection pump
refer to Group 14, Fuel.
TIMING GEAR COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove right splash shield.
(4) Remove accessary drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling.
(5) Remove vibration damper nut.
NOTE: Crankshaft damper nut is left handed
thread.
(6) Remove vibration damper.
Fig. 36 Front Cover Seal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(7) Remove power steering/air conditioning pulley
nut. Remove pulley.
CAUTION: Remove old loctite from threads on
pump.
(8) Remove pump shaft support bracket assembly.
(9) Disconnect the water drain pipe hose at the
timing cover.
CAUTION: When separating the timing geat cover
from the block take care not to damage the mating
surface of the timing gear cover or block. Also take
care not to damage the timing gears or components
located inside the timing gear cover near the edge.
(10) Remove timing gear cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a continuous 3 mm bead of Silicone
Sealer to timing cover, install within 10 minutes,
tighten Torx bolts to 11 N´m (96 in. lbs) (Fig. 37).
(2) Install pump shaft support bracket assembly,
tighten nuts to 24.5 N´m (216 in. lbs.).
(3) Install Power steering/air conditioning pulley,
tighten to 170 N´m (125 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Correct torque on the power steering/air
conditioning pulley nut is important or engine dam-
age can occur.
(4) Connect water drain pipe hose at the timing
cover.NOTE: Before installing damper be sure O-ring on
inside center of damper is in place.
(5) Install vibration damper.
CAUTION: Correct torque on the vibration damper
nut is important or engine damage can occur.
(6) Tighten vibration damper nut to 441 N´m (325
ft. lbs.).
(7) Install accessary drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
cooling for procedure.
(8) Install splash shield.
(9) Lower vehicle.
(10) Connect battery cable.
CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) To service the camshaft (Fig. 38) the engine
must be removed from the vehicle.
(2) Remove valve cover. Refer to valve cover
removal in this section.
(3) Remove rocker arms and push rods. Identify
push rods to ensure installation in there original
location.
(4) Remove cylinder head. Refer to cylinder head
removal in this section.
(5) Remove hydraulic tappets. Refer to tappet
removal in this section.
(6) Remove vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper removal in this section.
(7) Remove power steering pulley.
(8) Remove pump shaft support bracket.
(9) Remove timing gear cover. Refer to timing gear
cover removal in this section.
(10) Remove camshaft.
Fig. 37 Front Cover Sealer Location
Fig. 38 Camshaft Assembly
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