ail CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2005 Service Manual

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
C317 (Power Sliding Door) BK Right Sliding Door 32, 45
C318 (Trailer Tow) BK Left Quarter N/S
C319 (Trailer Tow)
C320 DKGY Driver Power Seat on Seat Harness N/S
C321 DKGY Under Passenger Seat N/S
C322 (Memory) BK On Seat Harness to Body 32
C324 (Manual Sliding Door) BK Left Sliding Door N/S
C325 (Manual Sliding Door) BK Right Sliding Door 32
C328 (Sunroof) Left Quarter Panel 47
C329 (Diesel) BK Near Fuel Tank N/S
C330 (Diesel) LTGY Near Throttle Body 15, 16
C331 (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
C332 (3 Zone ATC) BK/LTGN Near T/O for Right Rear Lamp
Assembly48
C333 (Except Export DKGY Left Side Instrument Panel 21
C334 BK Right Quarter Panel 48
C335 LTGY Near Fuel Tank 34
Cabin Heater Assist C1 (Diesel) BK Top of Engine N/S
Cabin Heater Assist C2 (Diesel) BK Top of Engine N/S
Camshaft Position Sensor (Gas) BK Rear of Cylinder Head
Right Side of Engine11 , 1 7
Camshaft Position Sensor
(Diesel)BK Rear of Cylinder Head 15, 16
CD Changer Behind CD Changer N/S
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp BK At Lamp 49
Clockspring - C1 WT Steering Column 20, 21, 22, 23, 31
Clockspring - C2 YL Steering Column 20, 21, 22, 23, 31
Clockspring - C3 BK Steering Column N/S
Clockspring - C4 Steering Column N/S
Clutch Pedal Interlock Switch
(MTX)BK At Switch/Driver Side 42
Clutch Pedal Upstop Switch
(Diesel)RD At Switch/Driver Side 42
Controller Anti-Lock Brake BK Right Side of Engine Compartment 11, 16, 17, 18
Crank Case Ventilation Heater
(Diesel)BK Top of Cylinder Head 15
Crankshaft Position Sensor
(Diesel)BK Rear of Engine 16
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Gas) BK Rear of Engine 13, 17
Data Link Connector BK Lower Instrument Panel Near
Steering Column41, 42
Dosing Pump (Diesel) BK Top of Engine N/S
Driver Airbag Squib1 BN/YL Steering Column N/S
Driver Airbag Squib2 BK/YL Steering Column N/S
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Hands Free Module C2 BK Instrument Panel N/S
Hands Free Module C3 Instrument Panel N/S
Headlamp Switch BK Rear of Switch 20, 21, 30
Headlamp Washer Pump Motor
(Export)BK At Motor 3
High Note Horn BK Left Frame Rail 5
Hood Ajar Switch (Export) BK Left Fender 6
Idle Air Control Motor (Gas) BK On Throttle Body 10, 11 17
Ignition Coil (2.4L) BK Top of Valve Cover 10, 11
Ignition Coil (3.3L/ 3.8L) DKGY Top of Engine 17, 18
Ignition Switch BK Rear of Switch at Steering Column 20, 21, 22, 23, 31
Inlet Air Temperature Sensor BK Top Left of Engine 9, 10, 11, 17
Input Speed Sensor GY Front of Transmission 14, 19
Instrument Cluster BK Rear of Cluster 20, 21, 28
Instrument Panel Switch Bank
(Heated Seats)BK Right Center of Instrument Panel 20, 23, 25
Instrument Panel Switch Bank
(Except Heated Seats)Right Center of Instrument Panel 20, 23, 25
Integrated Power Module C1 Left Fender Shield 7
Integrated Power Module C2 GN/BL Left Fender Shield 7
Integrated Power Module C3 Left Fender Shield 7, 11
Integrated Power Module C4 BL Left Fender Shield 7, 11
Integrated Power Module C5 BK Left Fender Shield 7
Integrated Power Module C6 NAT Left Fender Shield 7
Integrated Power Module C7 Left Fender Shield 7
Integrated Power Module C8 OR Left Fender Shield 7
Integrated Power Module C9 BK Left Fender Shield 7
Knock Sensor (Except Export) BK At Engine Block 11
Left B Pillar Switch (Power
Sliding Door)GY Left B Pillar 40
Left Cinch/Release Motor (Power
Sliding Door)GY Left Sliding Door N/S
Left Curtain Airbag Squib Rear of Left Roof Rail 47
Left Cylinder Lock Switch BK At Switch 43
Left Door Speaker BK At Speaker 43
Left Fog Lamp BK At Lamp 5
Left Front Door Ajar Switch
(Base)BK At Switch N/S
Left Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar
Switch (Except Base)BK Left Door 43
Left Front Impact Sensor BK Near T/O for C101 5
Left Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp
(Except Export)DKGY At Lamp 1
Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor GY Left Fender Side Shield 5, 11
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Passenger Door Courtesy Lamp GY At Lamp 44
Passenger Door Lock Switch BK At Switch 44
Passenger Folding Mirror Relay
(Export)BL Left Kick Panel 7
Passenger Heated Seat Back GN At Seat N/S
Passenger Heated Seat Cushion BK At Seat N/S
Passenger Heated Seat Module GY At Heated Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat Front
Riser MotorRD Under Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat Horizontal
MotorBK Under Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat Rear
Riser MotorRD Under Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat Recliner
MotorGN Under Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat Switch GN At Switch N/S
Passenger Power Window Motor RD At Motor 44
Passenger Power Window Switch BK At Switch 44
Passenger Seat Belt Switch
(Occupant Sensing)YL On Seat Harness N/S
Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner On Seat Harness N/S
Passenger Seat Weight Sensor BK Passenger Seat N/S
Power Folding Mirror Switch
(Export)BK Near Steering Column 31
Power Liftgate Module C1 BK Left Quarter 46, 47
Power Liftgate Module C2 Left Quarter 46, 47
Power Liftgate Motor BK Left Quarter 47
Power Mirror Switch BK Rear of Switch 30
Power Outlet (Except Lowline) BK Instrument Panel 20, 23, 25
Power Seat Circuit Breaker GY Under Seat N/S
Powertrain Control Module C1 BK Left Front Engine Compartment 11
Powertrain Control Module C2 OR Left Front Engine Compartment 11
Powertrain Control Module C3 NAT Left Front Engine Compartment 11
Powertrain Control Module C4 GN Left Front Engine Compartment 11
Power Window Circuit Breaker GY Left Side Kick Panel 41 42
Radiator Fan No.1 (Gas) BK Left Side At Motor 1
Radiator Fan No.1 (Diesel) GY Left Side At Motor 1
Radiator Fan No.2 (Gas) BK Right Side At Motor 1, 2
Radiator Fan No.2 (Diesel) GY Right Side At Motor 1, 2
Radiator Fan Relay (Gas) Top of Left Front Frame Rail 1
Radiator Fan Relay No. 1
(Diesel)BL Left Front Engine Compartment 2
Radiator Fan Relay No. 2
(Diesel)BL Left Front Engine Compartment 2
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Radiator Fan Relay No. 3
(Diesel)BL Left Front Engine Compartment 2
Radio C1 Rear of Radio 20
Radio C2 (CD Changer) Rear of Radio 20
Radio C2 (DVD/CD Changer) Rear of Radio 20
Radio C2 (Hands Free) Rear of Radio 20
Rear A/C-Heater Unit (3 Zone
MTC)LTGN Right Quarter Panel NS
Rear Auto Temp Control Switch
(3 Zone ATC)BK Rear of Switch 50
Rear Blower Front Control Switch
(3 Zone MTC)BK Rear of Switch N/S
Rear Blower Motor Power Module
C1 (3 Zone ATC)RD/BK Right Quarter N/S
Rear Blower Motor Power Module
C2 (3 Zone ATC)BK Right Quarter N/S
Rear Blower Rear Control Switch
C1 (3 Zone MTC)BK Overhead 50
Rear Blower Rear Control Switch
C2 (3 Zone MTC)BK Overhead 50
Rear Dome Lamp (Except
Luxury)GY At Lamp N/S
Rear Intrusion Sensor (United
Kingdom)At Sensor N/S
Rear Mode Motor (3 Zone ATC) GY At Motor N/S
Rear Park Assist Display Module Overhead Console N/S
Rear Park Assist Module Left Quarter Panel 47
Rear Power Outlet GY Left Quarter Panel 47
Rear Temperature Motor (3 Zone
ATC)GY Right Quarter N/S
Rear View Mirror C1 BK At Mirror NS
Rear View Mirror C2 At Mirror N/S
Rear Window Defogger C1 Right Side of Liftgate 49
Rear Window Defogger C2 Left Side of Liftgate 49
Rear Wiper Motor At Motor 49
Recirculation Door Actuator GY Right Side of HVAC N/S
Right B-Pillar Switch (Power
Sliding Door)GY Right B Pillar 39
Right Cinch/Release Motor
(Power Sliding Door)GY Right Sliding Door 45
Right Curtain Airbag Squib Rear of Right Roof Rail 48
Right Cylinder Lock Switch
(Export)BK Right Front Door 44
Right Door Speaker At Speaker N/S
Right Fog Lamp WT At Lamp 3
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CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Right Sliding Door Motor BK At Sliding Door 45
Right Speed Control Switch WT At Steering Wheel N/S
Right Turn Signal Lamp (Export) OR At Lamp N/S
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp BK At Lamp N/S
Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
(SKREEM)BK At Steering Column 20, 21, 22, 23, 31
Siren (United Kingdom) BK Left Front Body N/S
Speed Control Servo (Gas) BK Near Controller Antilock Brake 11, 17, 18
Sunroof Module (Except Export) BK At Sunroof N/S
Sunroof Switch (Except Export) NAT Near Overhead Console N/S
Thatcham Alarm Module (United
Kingdom)BK Top Right Side of Instrument Panel
Near SpeakerN/S
Throttle Position Sensor (Gas) GY On Throttle Body 10, 11, 17
Traction Control Switch BK Rear of Swtich 21, 22, 31
Trailer Tow Connector (Except
Export)Left Quarter Panel N/S
Transmission Control Relay
(Diesel)Near Transmission 16
Transmission Range Sensor DKGY Top of Transmission 14, 19
Transmission Solenoid/Pressure
Switch AssemblyBK Side of Transmission 14, 19
Vehicle Speed Sensor (MTX) BK Rear of Transmission 16
Washer Fluid Level Switch BK Bottom of Reservoir 3
Washer Pump Motor BK Right Fender Well 3
Water in Fuel Sensor (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
Wiper Module DKGY Left Side Cowl 6
GROUNDS
GROUND NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
G100 Body Ground Near Powertrain Control Module N/S
G101 Above Starter 13, 15, 18
G102 Left Headlamp Area 1
G103 Above Starter 15
G200 Left Side of Instrument Panel 20, 21 29
G201 Right Side of Instrument Panel 20, 24, 29
G202 Near Radio N/S
G300 Left B Pillar 32
G301 Right B Pillar 33, 39
G302 Left Rear Quarter 47
G303 Liftgate Ground 49
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(5) Connect the negative and positive battery
cables.
(6) Using a scan tool, check for any stored diagnos-
tic trouble codes. Ensure that all vehicle options are
operational.
IOD FUSE
DESCRIPTION
All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD) fuse that is removed from its normal
cavity in the Integrated Power Module (IPM) when
the vehicle is shipped from the factory. Dealer per-
sonnel are to remove the IOD fuse from the storage
location and install it into the IPM fuse cavity
marked IOD as part of the preparation procedures
performed just prior to new vehicle delivery.
The IOD fuse is a 20 ampere blade-type mini fuse
and, when removed, it is stored in a fuse cavity adja-
cent to the washer fuse within the IPM.
OPERATION
The term ignition-off draw (IOD) identifies a nor-
mal condition where power is being drained from the
battery with the ignition switch in the Off position.
The IOD fuse feeds the memory and sleep mode func-
tions for some of the electronic modules in the vehicle
as well as various other accessories that require bat-
tery current when the ignition switch is in the Off
position, including the clock. The only reason the
IOD fuse is removed is to reduce the normal IOD of
the vehicle electrical system during new vehicle
transportation and pre-delivery storage to reduce
battery depletion, while still allowing vehicle opera-
tion so that the vehicle can be loaded, unloaded and
moved as needed by both vehicle transportation com-
pany and dealer personnel.
The IOD fuse is removed from the Integrated
Power Module (IPM) fuse cavity when the vehicle is
shipped from the assembly plant. Dealer personnel
must install the IOD fuse when the vehicle is being
prepared for delivery in order to restore full electrical
system operation. Once the vehicle is prepared for
delivery, the IOD function of this fuse becomes trans-
parent and the fuse that has been assigned the IOD
designation becomes only another Fused B(+) circuit
fuse. The IOD fuse serves no useful purpose to the
dealer technician in the service or diagnosis of any
vehicle system or condition, other than the same pur-
pose as that of any other standard circuit protection
device.
The IOD fuse can be used by the vehicle owner as
a convenient means of reducing battery depletion
when a vehicle is to be stored for periods not to
exceed approximately thirty days. However, it mustbe remembered that removing the IOD fuse will not
eliminate IOD, but only reduce this normal condition.
If a vehicle will be stored for more than thirty days,
the battery negative cable should be disconnected to
eliminate normal IOD; and, the battery should be
tested and recharged at regular intervals during the
vehicle storage period to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged or damaged.
POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
Two power outlets are installed in the instrument
panel center lower bezel. Two additional power out-
lets are incorporated into the left rear C-pillar and
the center console (if equipped). The power outlets
bases are secured by a snap fit. A hinged plug flips
closed to conceal and protect the power outlet base
when not in use.
OPERATION
The power outlet base or receptacle shell is con-
nected to ground, and an insulated contact in the
bottom of the shell is connected to battery current.
The power outlet on the instrument panel marked
with a battery receives battery voltage from a fuse in
the Integrated Power Module (IPM) at all times. The
other power outlet on the instrument panel marked
with a key receives battery voltage only when the
key is in the on position.
The power outlet located in the center console
receives battery voltage all the time when positioned
between thefront seatsand key-on voltage when
positioned between therear seats. The power outlet
located on the C-pillar receives battery voltage only
when the key is in the ON position.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - POWER OUTLET
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN,
SEAT OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAG-
NOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the Integrated
Power Module (IPM). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK,
repair the shorted circuit or component as required
and replace the faulty fuse.
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INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (Continued)

REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS.....66
REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET....66
CLEANING............................67
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET . 67
INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS . . 67
INSTALLATION - TIMING BELT...........67
TIMING BELT TENSIONER & PULLEY
REMOVAL.............................69INSTALLATION.........................70
BALANCE SHAFTS AND CARRIER ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION.........................71
OPERATION...........................71
REMOVAL.............................71
INSTALLATION.........................73
ENGINE 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
The 2.4 Liter (148 cu. in.) in-line four cylinder
engine is a double over head camshaft with hydraulic
lash adjusters and four valve per cylinder design.
The engine is free-wheeling; meaning it has provi-
sions for piston-to-valve clearance. However valve-to-
valve interference can occur, if camshafts are rotated
independently.
The cylinders are numbered from front of the
engine to the rear. The firing order is 1±3±4±2.
The engine identification number is located on the
rear of the cylinder block (Fig. 1).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
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 Engine Mechanical and the Engine
Performance diagnostic charts, for possible causes
and corrections of malfunctions (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MECHANICAL)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
- PERFORMANCE).
For fuel system diagnosis, (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
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
²Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Noise Diagnosis
²Engine Oil Leak Inspection
Fig. 1 Engine Identification
1 - ENGINE IDENTIFICATION LOCATION
RSENGINE 2.4L9-3

Calibrate the tester according to the manufactur-
er's instructions. The shop air source for testing
should maintain 483 kPa (70 psi) minimum, 1,379
kPa (200 psi) maximum, with 552 kPa (80 psi) rec-
ommended.
Perform the test procedures on each cylinder
according to the tester manufacturer's instructions.
While testing, listen for pressurized air escaping
through the throttle body, tailpipe and oil filler cap
opening. Check for bubbles in the coolant.
All gauge pressure indications should be equal,
with no more than 25% leakage per cylinder.
FOR EXAMPLE:At 552 kPa (80 psi) input pres-
sure, a minimum of 414 kPa (60 psi) should be main-
tained in the cylinder.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE CORE AND
OIL GALLERY PLUGS
Using a blunt tool such as a drift and a hammer,
strike the bottom edge of the cup plug. With the cup
plug rotated, grasp firmly with pliers or other suit-
able tool and remove plug (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: Do not drive cup plug into the casting as
restricted cooling can result and cause serious
engine problems.
Thoroughly clean inside of cup plug hole in cylin-
der block or head. Be sure to remove old sealer.
Lightly coat inside of cup plug hole with Mopart
Stud and Bearing Mount. Make certain the new plugis 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 in.) inside the
lead-in chamfer.
It is not necessary to wait for curing of the sealant.
The cooling system can be refilled and the vehicle
placed in service immediately.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPAIR OF
DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
Damaged or worn threads (excluding spark plug
and camshaft bearing cap attaching threads) can be
repaired. Essentially, this repair consists of drilling
out worn or damaged threads, tapping the hole with
a special Heli-Coil Tap, (or equivalent) and installing
an insert into the tapped hole. This brings the hole
back to its original thread size.
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original center line.
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, the
following steps should be used.
CAUTION: DO NOT use starter motor to rotate the
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 re-occurring.
CAUTION: Squirt approximately one teaspoon of oil
into the cylinders, rotate engine to lubricate the cyl-
inder walls to prevent damage on restart.
(8) Install new spark plugs.
(9) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
(10) Install a new oil filter.
Fig. 2 Core Hole Plug Removal
1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
2 - REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 - STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 - DRIFT PUNCH
5 - CUP PLUG
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(11) Fill engine with specified amount of approved
oil.
(12) Connect negative battery cable.
(13) Start engine and check for any leaks.
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place gaskets to assure
obtaining the desired results.Do not use form-in-
place gasket material unless specified.Bead size,
continuity, and location are of great importance. Too
thin a bead can result in leakage while too much can
result in spill-over which can break off and obstruct
fluid feed lines. A continuous bead of the proper
width is essential to obtain a leak-free gasket.
There are numerous types of form-in-place gasket
materials that are used in the engine area. Mopart
Engine RTV GEN II, MopartATF-RTV, and Mopart
Gasket Maker gasket materials, each have different
properties and can not be used in place of the other.
MOPARtENGINE RTV GEN IIis used to seal
components exposed to engine oil. This material is a
specially designed black silicone rubber RTV that
retains adhesion and sealing properties when
exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the air causes the
material to cure. This material is available in three
ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one
year this material will not properly cure. Always
inspect the package for the expiration date before
use.
MOPARtATF RTVis a specifically designed
black silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and
sealing properties to seal components exposed to
automatic transmission fluid, engine coolants, and
moisture. This material is available in three ounce
tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one year
this material will not properly cure. Always inspect
the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPARtGASKET MAKERis an anaerobic type
gasket material. The material cures in the absence of
air when squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It
will not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The
anaerobic material is for use between two machined
surfaces. Do not use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPARtBED PLATE SEALANTis a unique
(green-in-color) anaerobic type gasket material that
is specially made to seal the area between the bed
plate and cylinder block without disturbing the bear-
ing clearance or alignment of these components. The
material cures slowly in the absence of air when
torqued between two metallic surfaces, and will rap-
idly cure when heat is applied.
MOPARtGASKET SEALANTis a slow drying,
permanently soft sealer. This material is recom-
mended for sealing threaded fittings and gasketsagainst leakage of oil and coolant. Can be used on
threaded and machined parts under all tempera-
tures. This material is used on engines with multi-
layer steel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets. This
material also will prevent corrosion. MopartGasket
Sealant is available in a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16
oz. can w/applicator.
SEALER APPLICATION
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 material off the location.
MopartEngine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket
material 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 towel. 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 material off the location.
MopartGasket Sealant in an aerosol can should be
applied using a thin, even coat sprayed completely
over both surfaces to be joined, and both sides of a
gasket. Then proceed with assembly. Material in a
can w/applicator can be brushed on evenly over the
sealing surfaces. Material in an aerosol can should be
used on engines with multi-layer steel gaskets.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE GASKET
SURFACE PREPARATION
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface
preparation must be performed, especially with the
use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer
steel cylinder head gaskets.
Neveruse the following to clean gasket surfaces:
²Metal scraper
²Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block
and head
²High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a
wire brush (Fig. 3)
NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require
a scratch free sealing surface.
Only use the following for cleaning gasket surfaces:
²Solvent or a commercially available gasket
remover
²Plastic or wood scraper (Fig. 3)
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ENGINE 2.4L (Continued)

²Drill motor with 3M RolocŸ Bristle Disc (white
or yellow) (Fig. 3)
CAUTION: Excessive pressure or high RPM (beyond
the recommended speed), can damage the sealing
surfaces. The mild (white, 120 grit) bristle disc is
recommended. If necessary, the medium (yellow, 80
grit) bristle disc may be used on cast iron surfaces
with care.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING
BEARING CLEARANCE USING PLASTIGAGE
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:
(1) Remove oil film from surface to be checked.
Plastigage is soluble in oil.
(2) Place a piece of Plastigage across the entire
width of the bearing shell in the cap approximately
6.35 mm (1/4 in.) off center and away from the oil
holes (Fig. 4). (In addition, suspected areas can be
checked by placing the Plastigage in the suspected
area). Torque the bearing cap/bed plate bolts of the
bearing being checked to the proper specifications.
(3) Remove the bearing cap and compare the
width of the flattened Plastigage with the metric
scale provided on the package. Locate the band clos-
est to the same width. This band shows the amount
of clearance in thousandths of a millimeter. Differ-
ences in readings between the ends indicate the
amount of taper present. Record all readings taken.
Compare the clearance measurements to specsifica-
tions found in the engine specifications table(Refer to9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS).Plastigage gen-
erally is accompanied by two scales. One scale
is in inches, the other is a metric scale.
NOTE: Plastigage is available in a variety of clear-
ance ranges. Use the most appropriate range for
the specifications you are checking.
(4) Install the proper crankshaft bearings to
achieve the specified bearing clearances.
REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure (Refer
to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(3) Remove air cleaner housing and inlet tube.
(4) Disconnect the fuel line from fuel rail. (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL LINES
- STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(5) Disconnect all vacuum hoses.
(6) Drain cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(7) Remove radiator fans. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove radiator upper and lower hoses.
NOTE: When the transaxle cooler lines are removed
from the rolled-groove type fittings at the transaxle,
damage to the inner wall of the hose will occur. To
prevent prevent potential leakage, the cooler hoses
must be cut off flush at the transaxle fitting, and a
service cooler hose splice kit must be installed
upon reassembly.
Fig. 3 Proper Tool Usage For Surface Preparation
1 - ABRASIVE PAD
2 - 3M ROLOCŸ BRISTLE DISC
3 - PLASTIC/WOOD SCRAPER
Fig. 4 Plastigage Placed in Lower ShellÐTypical
1 - PLASTIGAGE
9 - 12 ENGINE 2.4LRS
ENGINE 2.4L (Continued)