DODGE DURANGO 1997 1.G Owner's Guide

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REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the 4X2 and
4X4 vehicles, steps that apply to the 4X4 vehicle
only, are identified.
(1) Disconnect the battery negative and positive
cables.
(2) Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer
to BATTERY.
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Remove exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust
manifolds. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM.
(5)4X4 vehiclesDisconnect axle vent tube from
left side engine mount.
(6) Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt
from both the left and right side engine mounts (Fig.
40) (Fig. 41).
(7)4X4 vehiclesRemove locknut from left and
right side engine mount brackets (Fig. 41).
(8) Disconnect two ground straps from the lower
left hand side and one ground strap from the lower
right hand side of the engine.
(9) Disconnect crankshaft position sensor. (Fig. 43)
NOTE: The following step applies to 4X4 vehicles
equipped with automatic transmission only.
(10)4X4 vehiclesRemove the axle isolator
bracket from the engine, transmission and the axle
(Fig. 42).
(11) Remove structural cover. Refer to Structural
Cover in this section for procedure.
(12) Remove starter. Refer to STARTING SYS-
TEM.
(13) Drain cooling system. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(14) Remove torque converter bolts (Automatic
Transmission Only). Refer to TRANSMISSION.
(15) Remove transmission to engine mounting
bolts.
(16) Disconnect the engine block heater power
cable from the block heater, if equipped.(17) Lower vehicle.
(18) Remove throttle body resonator assembly and
air inlet hose.
(19) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
(20) Disconnect tube from both the left and right
side crankcase breathers (Fig. 44). Remove breathers
(21) Discharge A/C system. Refer to HEATING and
AIR CONDITIONING.
(22) Remove A/C compressor.
(23) Remove shroud, fan assemblies and accessory
drive belt. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
(24) Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the
radiator.
(25) Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
(26) Remove radiator, A/C condenser and transmis-
sion oil cooler as an assembly. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(27) Remove generator.
(28) Disconnect the two heater hoses from the tim-
ing chain cover and heater core.
(29) Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes
from the intake manifold (Fig. 45).
(30) Disconnect engine harness at the following
points :
²Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (Fig. 46)
²Fuel Injectors
SEQUENCE ITEM TORQUE
1BOLT 54 N´m
(Qty 4) (40 ft. lbs.)
2BOLT 54 N´m
(Qty 2) (40 ft. lbs.)
3BOLT 54 N´m
(Qty 2) (40 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 40 Engine Mount Through Bolt and Nut
Removal / InstallationÐ4X2 Vehicles
1 ± LOCKNUT AND WASHER
2 ± ENGINE MOUNT/INSULATOR
3 ± THROUGH BOLT
4 ± FRAME
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ²Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
²Engine Oil Pressure Switch
²Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
²Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
²Coil Over Plugs
(31) Disconnect the vacuum lines at the throttle
body and intake manifold.
(32) Release fuel rail pressure then disconnect the
fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail.
Refer toFUEL SYSTEM for procedure.
(33) Remove power steering pump and position out
of the way.
(34) Install Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, into
the cylinder heads.
(35) Install Engine Lifting Fixture Special Tool
8347 (Fig. 47) following these steps.
²Holding the lifting fixture at a slight angle, slide
the large bore in the front plate over the hex portion
of the lifting stud.
²Position the two remaining fixture arms onto
the two Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, in the cyl-
inder heads.
²Pull foward and upward on the lifting fixture so
that the lifting stud rest in the slotted area below the
large bore.²Secure the lifting fixture to the three studs
using three 7/16 ± 14 N/C locknuts.
²Make sure the lifting loop in the lifting fixture is
in the last hole (closest to the throttle body) to min-
imize the angle of engine during removal.
(36) Disconnect body ground strap at the right side
cowl (Fig. 48).
(37) Disconnect body ground strap at the left side
cowl (Fig. 49).
NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmis-
sion in order to remove the engine.
(38) Position a suitable jack under the transmis-
sion.
(39) Remove engine from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position engine in the vehicle.
Position both the left and right side engine mount
brackets and install the through bolts and nuts.
Tighten nuts to4X2 vehicles95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
4X4 vehicles102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 41 Engine Mount Through Bolt and Nut
Removal / InstallationÐ4X4 Vehicles
1 ± ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET (2)
2 ± THROUGH BOLT (2)
3 ± LOCKNUT AND WASHER (2)
4 ± ENGINE ISOLATOR TO ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET STUD (2)
5 ± LOCKNUT (2)
Fig. 42 Axle Isolator Bracket Removal /
InstallationÐ4X4 Vehicles With Automatic
Transmission
1 ± TRANSMISSION
2 ± AXLE ISOLATOR BRACKET
3 ± FRONT AXLE 4X4 VEHICLES
4 ± BOLTS
5 ± ENGINE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (2)4X4 vehiclesInstall locknuts onto the engine
mount brackets. Tighten locknuts to 41 N´m (30 ft.
lbs.).
(3) Remove jack from under the transmission.
(4) Remove Engine Lifting Fixture Special Tool
8347 (Fig. 47).
(5) Remove Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs.
(6) Position generator wiring behind the oil dip-
stick tube, then install the oil dipstick tube upper
mounting bolt.
(7) Connect both left and right side body ground
straps.(8) Install power steering pump.
(9) Connect fuel supply line quick connect fitting.
(10) Connect the vacuum lines at the throttle body
and intake manifold.
(11) Connect engine harness at the following
points (Fig. 46) :
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
²Fuel Injectors
²Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
²Engine Oil Pressure Switch
²Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
²Coil Over Plugs
(12) Position and install heater hoses and tubes
onto intake manifold.
(13) Install the heater hoses onto the heater core
and the engine front cover.
(14) Install generator.
(15) Install A/C condenser, radiator and transmis-
sion oil cooler as an assembly.
(16) Connect radiator upper and lower hoses.
(17) Connect the transmission oil cooler lines to
the radiator.
(18) Install accessory drive belt, fan assembly and
shroud.
(19) Install A/C compressor. Tighten the A/C com-
pressor and generator M10 mounting bolts 40±68N´M
(30±50 ft. lbs.) and the M8 bolts 22±34 N´m (200±300
in. lbs.).
Fig. 43 Crankshaft Position Sensor
1 ± CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 ± CYLINDER HEAD COVER
3 ± CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
4 ± RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER BLOCK
Fig. 44 Crankcase Breather Connection Points
1 ± CRANKCASE BREATHERS
Fig. 45 Heater Hoses and Tubes Removal /
Installation
1 ± HEATER HOSES AND TUBES
2 ± ROUTING/RETAINING CLIPS
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (20) Install both breathers. Connect tube to both
crankcase breathers (Fig. 44).
(21) Connect throttle and speed control cables.
(22) Install throttle body resonator assembly and
air inlet hose. Tighten clamps 4 N´m (35 in. lbs.).
(23) Raise vehicle.
(24) Install transmission to engine mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(25) Install torque converter bolts (Automatic
Transmission Only).
(26) Connect crankshaft position sensor (Fig. 43).
(27)4X4 vehiclesPosition and install the axle
isolator bracket onto the axle, transmission and
engine block. Tighten bolts to specification. Refer to
Specifications in this section.
(28) Install starter.
CAUTION: The structural cover requires a specific
torque sequence. Failure to follow this sequence
may cause severe damage to the cover.(29) Install structural cover. Refer to Structural
Cover in this section.
(30) Install exhaust crossover pipe.
(31) Install engine block heater power cable, If
equipped.
(32)4X4 vehiclesConnect axle vent tube to left
side engine mount.
(33) Lower vehicle.
(34) Check and fill engine oil.
(35) Recharge the A/C system.
(36) Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to
COOLING SYSTEM.
(37) Install the battery tray and battery.
(38) Connect the battery positive and negative
cables.
(39) Start the engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 46 Throttle Body Connection Points
1 ± THROTTLE BODY
2 ± TPS
3 ± IAC MOTOR
4 ± IAT SENSOR
5 ± MOUNTING SCREWS
Fig. 47 Engine Lifting Fixture Attachment Locations
1 ± ATTACHING LOCATION
2 ± ADJUSTABLE HOOK
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8347 ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE
4 ± ATTACHING LOCATIONS
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(3) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
(4) Disconnect electrical connectors for the follow-
ing components: Refer to FUEL SYSTEM for compo-
nent locations.
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
(5) Disconnect vapor purge hose, brake booster
hose, speed control servo hose, positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) hose.
(6) Disconnect generator electrical connections.
(7) Disconnect air conditioning compressor electri-
cal connections.
(8) Disconnect left and right radio suppressor
straps.
(9) Disconnect and remove ignition coil towers.
(10) Remove top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt
and ground strap.
(11) Bleed fuel system. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
(12) Remove fuel rail.
(13) Remove throttle body assembly and mounting
bracket.
(14) Drain cooling system below coolant tempera-
ture level. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
(15) Remove the heater hoses from the engine
front cover and the heater core.
(16) Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes
from intake manifold (Fig. 50).
(17) Remove coolant temperature sensor. Refer to
FUEL SYSTEM.
(18) Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in
reverse order of tightening sequence (Fig. 51).
(19) Remove intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install intake manifold gaskets.
(2) Install intake manifold.
(3) Install intake manifold retaining bolts and
tighten in sequence shown in (Fig. 51) to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install left and right radio suppressor straps.
(5) Install throttle body assembly.
(6) Install throttle cable bracket.
(7) Connect throttle cable and speed control cable
to throttle body.
(8) Install fuel rail.
(9) Install ignition coil towers.
Fig. 48 Body Ground StrapÐRight Side Removal /
Installation
1 ± NUT
2 ± A/C ACCUMULATOR
3 ± GROUND STRAP
Fig. 49 Body Ground StrapÐLeft Side Removal /
Installation
1 ± NUT
2 ± GROUND STRAP
3 ± BRAKE BOOSTER
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (10) Position and install heater hoses and tubes
onto intake manifold.
(11) Install the heater hoses to the heater core and
engine front cover.(12) Connect electrical connectors for the following
components:
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
²Ignition coil towers
²Fuel injectors
(13) Install top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt and
ground strap.
(14) Connect generator electrical connections.
(15) Connect Vapor purge hose, Brake booster
hose, Speed control servo hose, Positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) hose.
(16) Fill cooling system.
(17) Install resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(18) Connect negative cable to battery.
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
RIGHT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable for battery.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
(3) Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to COOL-
ING SYSTEM.
(4) Remove A/C compressor from mounting and set
aside.
(5) Remove A/C accumulator support bracket fas-
tener.
(6) Drain coolant below heater hose level. Refer to
COOLING SYSTEM.
(7) Remove heater hoses at engine.
(8) Remove fasteners attaching exhaust manifold
heat shield.
(9) Remove heat shield.
(10) Remove upper exhaust manifold attaching fas-
teners.
(11) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(12) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
(13) Remove fasteners attaching starter. Move
starter aside.
(14) Remove lower exhaust manifold attaching fas-
teners.
(15) Remove exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig.
52). Manifold is removed from below the engine com-
partment.
Fig. 50 Heater Hoses and Tubes Removal /
Installation
1 ± HEATER HOSES AND TUBES
2 ± ROUTING/RETAINING CLIPS
Fig. 51 Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTALLATION
(1) Install exhaust manifold and gasket from below
engine compartment.
(2) Install lower exhaust manifold fasteners. DO
NOT tighten until all fasteners are in place.
(3) Lower vehicle and install upper exhaust mani-
fold fasteners. Tighten all manifold bolts starting at
center and working outward to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.).CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners,
may cause shield to distort and/or crack.
(4) Install exhaust manifold heat shield. Tighten
fasteners to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen 45
degrees.
(5) Install starter and fasteners.
(6) Connect exhaust pipe to manifold.
(7) Connect heater hoses at engine.
(8) Install fastener attaching A/C accumulator.
Fig. 52 Exhaust ManifoldÐRight
ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE
1 Stud (Qty 2)
25 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.)4 Nut (Qty 2) 8 N´m
(72 in. lbs.), then
loosen 45
degrees 2 Bolt (Qty 4) 5 Nut (Qty 2)
3 Stud (Qty 2)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (9) Install A/C compressor and fasteners.
(10) Install accessory drive belt.
(11) Install air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
(12) Install battery and connect cables.
(13) Fill cooling system.
LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable for battery.
(2) Hoist vehicle.
(3) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Remove the front two exhaust heat shield
retaining fasteners. Raise vehicle and remove the
fasteners at rear of heat shield.
(6) Remove heat shield (Fig. 53).
(7) Lower vehicle and remove the upper exhaust
manifold retaining bolts (Fig. 53).
(8) Raise vehicle and remove the lower exhaust
manifold retaining bolts (Fig. 53).
(9) Remove exhaust manifold and gasket (Fig. 53).
Manifold is removed from below the engine compart-
ment.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install exhaust manifold and gasket from below
engine compartment.
(2) Install lower exhaust manifold fasteners (Fig.
53). DO NOT tighten until all fasteners are in place.
(3) Lower vehicle and install upper exhaust mani-
fold fasteners (Fig. 53). Tighten all manifold bolts
starting at center and working outward to 25 N´m
(18 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners,
may cause shield to distort and/or crack.
(4) Install exhaust manifold heat shield (Fig. 53).
Tighten fasteners to 8 N´m (72 in. lbs.), then loosen
45 degrees.
(5) Connect exhaust pipe to manifold.
(6) Connect negative cable to battery.
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
LEFT SIDE COVER
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove the resonator assemble and air inlet
hose.
(3) Disconnect injector connectors and un-clip the
injector harness.
(4) Route injector harness in front of cylinder head
cover.(5) Disconnect the left side breather tube and
remove the breather tube.
(6) Remove the cylinder head cover mounting
bolts.
(7) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no
cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the
cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers
may occur.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow other components includ-
ing the wire harness to rest on or against the cylin-
der head cover. Prolonged contact with other
objects may wear a hole in the engine cylinder head
cover.
(1) Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing sur-
faces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
(2) Install cylinder head cover and hand start all
fasteners. Verify that all studs are in the correct loca-
tion shown in (Fig. 54).
(3) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double
ended studs to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install left side breather and connect breather
tube.
(5) Connect injector electrical connectors and injec-
tor harness retaining clips.
(6) Install the resonator and air inlet hose.
(7) Connect negative cable to battery.
REMOVAL
RIGHT SIDE COVER
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
(3) Drain cooling system, below the level of the
heater hoses. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
(4) Remove accessory drive belt.
(5) Remove air conditioning compressor retaining
bolts and move compressor to the left.
(6) Remove heater hoses.
(7) Disconnect injector and ignition coil connectors.
(8) Disconnect and remove positive crankcase ven-
tilation (PCV) hose.
(9) Remove oil fill tube.
(10) Un-clip injector and ignition coil harness and
move away from cylinder head cover.
(11) Remove right rear breather tube and filter
assembly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (12) Remove cylinder head cover retaining bolts.
(13) Remove cylinder head cover.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no
cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the
cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers
may occur.
Fig. 53 Exhaust ManifoldÐLeft
ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE
1 Stud (Qty 2)
25 N´m (18 ft.
lbs.)4 Nut (Qty 2) 8 N´m (72 in.
lbs.), then loosen
45 degrees 2 Bolt (Qty 4) 5 Nut (Qty 2)
3 Stud (Qty 2)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: DO NOT allow other components includ-
ing the wire harness to rest on or against the
engine cylinder head cover. Prolonged contact with
other objects may wear a hole in the cylinder head
cover.
(1) Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing sur-
faces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
(2) Install cylinder head cover and hand start all
fasteners. Verify that all double ended studs are in
the correct location shown in (Fig. 55).
(3) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double
ended studs to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs).
(4) Install right rear breather tube and filter
assembly.(5) Connect injector, ignition coil electrical connec-
tors and harness retaining clips.
(6) Install the oil fill tube.
(7) Install PCV hose.
(8) Install heater hoses.
(9) Install air conditioning compressor retaining
bolts.
(10) Install accessory drive belt
(11) Fill Cooling system
(12) Install air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
(13) Connect battery negative cable.
ROCKER ARMS
REMOVAL
NOTE: Disconnect the battery negative cable to
prevent accidental starter engagement.
(1) Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to Cyl-
inder Head Cover in this section.
(2) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 3 and 5
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
exhaust stroke.
(3) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 2 and 8
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(4) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 4 and 6
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #3 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(5) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 1 and 7
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #2 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(6) Using special tool 8516 press downward on the
valve spring, remove rocker arm (Fig. 56).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Make sure the rocker arms are installed
with the concave pocket over the lash adjusters.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
rocker arms and/or lash adjusters.
NOTE: Coat the rocker arms with clean engine oil
prior to installation.
(1) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 3 and
5 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
exhaust stroke.
(2) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 2 and
8 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(3) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 4 and
6 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #3 is at TDC
compression stroke.
Fig. 54 Cylinder Head CoverÐLeft
ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE
1 Cover
Fasteners12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
Fig. 55 Cylinder Head CoverÐRight
ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE
1 Cover Fasteners 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
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