DODGE DURANGO 1997 1.G Repair Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate camshaft journals with clean engine
oil.
NOTE: Position the right side camshaft so that the
camshaft sprocket dowel is near the 10 o'clock
position, This will place the camshaft at the neutral
position easing the installation of the camshaft
bearing caps.
(2) Position the camshaft into the cylinder head.
(3) Install the camshaft bearing caps, hand tighten
the retaining bolts.
(4) Working in 1/2 turn increments, tighten the
bearing cap retaining bolts starting with the middle
cap working outward (Fig. 100).
(5) Torque the camshaft bearing cap retaining
bolts to 11 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(6) Position the camshaft drive gear into the tim-
ing chain aligning the V8 mark between the two
marked chain links (Two links marked during
removal) (Fig. 101).
(7) Using the adjustable pliers, rotate the cam-
shaft until the camshaft sprocket dowel is aligned
with the slot in the camshaft sprocket. Install the
sprocket onto the camshaft (Fig. 102).
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from camshaft
sprocket bolt. Failure to do so can cause bolt over-
torque resulting in bolt failure.(8) Remove excess oil from camshaft sprocket bolt,
then install the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt and
hand tighten.
(9) Remove timing chain wedge special tool 8350
(Fig. 97).
(10) Using Special Tool 6958 spanner wrench with
adapter pins 8346 (Fig. 103), torque the camshaft
sprocket retaining bolt to 122 N´m (90 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the camshaft position sensor (Fig. 98).
(12) Install the cylinder head cover.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION
The main bearings are ªselect fitº to achieve proper
oil clearances. For main bearing selection, the crank-
shaft position sensor target wheel has grade identifi-
cation marks stamped into it (Fig. 104). These marks
are read from left to right, corresponding with jour-
nal number 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The crankshaft position
sensor target wheel is mounted to the number 8
counter weight on the crankshaft.
NOTE: Service main bearings color coded. These
color codes identify what size (grade) the bearing
is.
CHECKING CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Mount a dial indicator to a stationary point at
front of engine. Locate the probe perpendicular
against nose of crankshaft (Fig. 105).
(2) Move the crankshaft all the way to the rear of
it's travel.
(3) Zero the dial indicator.
(4) Move the crankshaft all the way to the front of
it's travel and read the dial indicator. Refer to Crank-
shaft End Play Specification Chart.
OIL PAN 4X2 VEHICLE
REMOVAL
(1) Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(2) Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
(3) Remove the throttle body resonator and air
inlet hose.
(4) Remove the intake manifold. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
(5) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(6) Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifolds.
Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM.
(7) Remove the structural dust cover (Fig. 106).
Refer to procedure in this section.
(8) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
(9) Position suitable jack under engine.
Fig. 100 Camshaft Bearing Caps Tightening
Sequence
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (10) Remove both left and right side engine mount
through bolts (Fig. 107).(11) Raise engine to provide clearance to remove
oil pan.
Fig. 101 Timing Chain to Sprocket Alignment
1 ± LEFT CYLINDER HEAD
2 ± RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD
Fig. 102 Camshaft Sprocket Installation
1 ± ADJUSTABLE PLIERS
2 ± CAMSHAFT DOWEL
Fig. 103 Tightening Right Side Cam Sprocket
Retaining Bolt
1 ± TORQUE WRENCH
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL 6958 WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346
3 ± LEFT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
4 ± RIGHT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (12) Place blocks of wood between engine brackets
and lower mounts to provide stability to engine.
NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket.
Gasket is mounted to engine and does not come
out with oil pan.
(13) Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil
pan (Fig. 108).
(14) Unbolt oil pump pickup tube and remove tube
and oil pan gasket from engine.INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the
bedplate and oil pan.
(2) Position the oil pan gasket and pickup tube
with new o-ring. Install the mounting bolt and nuts.
Tighten bolt and nuts to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
(3) Position the oil pan and install the mounting
bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15 N´m (11 ft.
lbs.) in the sequence shown (Fig. 108).
(4) Raise the engine and remove the blocks of
wood.
Fig. 104 Main Bearing Markings on Target Wheel
1 ± REARMOST CRANKSHAFT COUNTER WEIGHT
2 ± TARGET WHEEL
3 ± MAIN BEARING SELECT FIT MARKINGS
MAIN BEARING SELECTION CHARTÐ4.7L
GRADE SIZE mm
(in.)FOR USE WITH
MARKING JOURNAL SIZE
A0.008 mm
U/S63.488±63.496 mm
(0.0004 in.)
U/S(2.4996±2.4999 in.)
BNOMINAL 63.496±63.504 mm
(2.4999±2.5002 in.)
C0.008 mm
O/S63.504±63.512 mm
(0.0004 in.)
O/S(2.5002±2.5005 in.)
Fig. 105 Checking Crankshaft End PlayÐTypical
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY SPECIFICATION
CHART
New Part:0.052 - 0.282mm
Specification(0.002 - 0.011 in.)
Wear Limit:0.43mm
(0.017 in.)
Fig. 106 Structural Dust Cover Removal /
Installation
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (5) Lower engine and install both the left and
right side engine mount through bolts (Fig. 107).
Tighten the nuts to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.).
(6) Remove jack and install oil filter.
(7) Install structural dust cover.
(8) Install exhaust pipe onto exhaust manifolds.
(9) Lower vehicle.
(10) Install intake manifold.
(11) Install throttle body resonator and air inlet
hose.
(12) Install upper fan shroud.
(13) Fill cooling system.
(14) Fill engine oil.(15) Start engine and check for leaks.
OIL PAN 4X4 VEHICLE
REMOVAL
NOTE: 4X4 vehicles equipped with a 4.7L engine
must have the front axle removed before the oil pan
can be removed.
(1) Remove the front axle from vehicle. Refer to
DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE.
(2) Remove the structural dust cover (Fig. 109).
Refer to procedure in this section.
(3) Drain the engine oil and remove oil filter.
NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket.
Gasket is mounted to engine and does not come
out with oil pan.
(4) Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil pan
(Fig. 110).
(5) Unbolt oil pump pickup tube and remove tube
and oil pan gasket from engine.
Fig. 107 Engine Mount Through Bolt and Nut
Removal / Installation
1 ± LOCKNUT AND WASHER
2 ± ENGINE MOUNT/INSULATOR
3 ± THROUGH BOLT
4 ± FRAME
Fig. 108 Oil Pan Mounting Bolts and Oil Pan
Fig. 109 Structural Dust Cover Removal /
Installation
Fig. 110 Oil Pan Mounting Bolts and Oil Pan
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the
bedplate and oil pan.
(2) Position the oil pan gasket and pickup tube
with new o-ring. Install the mounting bolt and nuts.
Tighten bolt and nuts to 28 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
(3) Position the oil pan and install the mounting
bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to 15 N´m (11 ft.
lbs.) in the sequence shown (Fig. 110).
(4) Install structural dust cover.
(5) Install oil filter.
(6) Install front axle. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL
AND DRIVELINE.
(7) Lower vehicle.
(8) Fill engine oil.
(9) Start engine check for leaks.
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove the following components: (Refer to
procedures in this section)
²Oil pan and gasket/windage tray.
²Cylinder head covers.
²Timing chain cover.
²Cylinder head(s).
(3) If necessary, remove top ridge of cylinder bores
with a reliable ridge reamer before removing pistons
from cylinder block.Be sure to keep tops of pis-
tons covered during this operation.Pistons and
connecting rods must be removed from top of cylinder
block. When removing piston and connecting rod
assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so the
each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch
to mark connecting rods or caps, as damage to
connecting rods could occur
NOTE: Connecting rods and bearing caps are not
interchangeable and should be marked before
removing to ensure correct reassembly.
(4) Mark connecting rod and bearing cap positions
using a permanent ink marker or scribe tool (Fig.
111).
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the
fractured rod and cap joint face surfaces, as engine
damage may occur.
(5) Remove connecting rod cap. Install Special Tool
8507 Connecting Rod Guides into the connecting rod
being removed. Remove piston from cylinder bore.
Repeat this procedure for each piston being removed.CAUTION: Care must be taken not to nick crank-
shaft journals, as engine damage may occur
(6) Immediately after piston and connecting rod
removal, install bearing cap on the mating connect-
ing rod to prevent damage to the fractured cap and
rod surfaces.
(7) Carefully remove piston rings from piston(s),
starting from the top ring down.
PISTON RINGSÐINSTALLATION
(1) The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a differ-
ent cross section. Ensure No. 2 ring is installed with
manufacturers I.D. mark (Dot) facing up, towards top
of the piston.
NOTE: Piston rings are installed in the following
order:
²Oil ring expander.
²Upper oil ring side rail.
²Lower oil ring side rail.
²No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
²No. 1 Upper piston ring.
(2) Install the oil ring expander.
(3) Install upper side rail (Fig. 112) by placing one
end between the piston ring groove and the expander
ring. Hold end firmly and press down the portion to
be installed until side rail is in position. Repeat this
step for the lower side rail.
(4) Install No. 2 intermediate piston ring using a
piston ring installer (Fig. 113).
(5) Install No. 1 upper piston ring using a piston
ring installer (Fig. 113).
(6) Position piston ring end gaps as shown in (Fig.
114). It is important that expander ring gap is at
least 45É from the side rail gaps, but not on the pis-
ton pin center or on the thrust direction.
INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing piston and connecting rod
assemblies in to the bore, ensure all rings are in
position shown in (Fig. 114).
Fig. 111 Identify Connecting Rod to Cylinder
PositionÐTypical
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (2) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean
engine oil. Position a ring compressor over the piston
and rings. Tighten ring compressor.Ensure posi-
tion of rings do not change during this opera-
tion.
(3) Position bearing onto connecting rod. Ensure
that hole in bearing shell aligns with hole in connect-
ing rod. Lubricate bearing surface with clean engine
oil.
(4) Install Special Tool 8507 Connecting Rod
Guides into connecting rod bolt threads (Fig. 115).
(5) The pistons are marked on the piston pin bore
surface with an raised ªFº indicating installation
position. This mark must be pointing toward the
front of engine on both cylinder banks. The connect-
ing rod oil slinger slot faces the front of the engine
(Fig. 116).
(6) Wipe cylinder bore clean and lubricate with
engine oil.
Fig. 112 Side RailÐInstallation
1 ± SIDE RAIL END
Fig. 113 Upper and Intermediate RingsÐInstallation
Fig. 114 Piston Ring End Gap Position
1 ± SIDE RAIL UPPER
2 ± NO. 1 RING GAP
3 ± PISTON PIN
4 ± SIDE RAIL LOWER
5 ± NO. 2 RING GAP AND SPACER EXPANDER GAP
Fig. 115 Piston and Connecting RodÐInstallation
1 ± ªFº TOWARD FRONT OF ENGINE
2 ± OIL SLINGER SLOT
3 ± RING COMPRESSOR
4 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8507
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (7) Rotate crankshaft until connecting rod journal
is on the center of cylinder bore. Insert rod and pis-
ton into cylinder bore and carefully position connect-
ing rod guides over crankshaft journal.
(8) Tap piston down in cylinder bore using a ham-
mer handle. While at the same time, guide connect-
ing rod into position on rod journal.
CAUTION: Connecting Rod Bolts are Torque to
Yield Bolts and Must Not Be Reused. Always
replace the Rod Bolts whenever they are loosened
or removed.
(9) Lubricate rod bolts and bearing surfaces with
engine oil. Install connecting rod cap and bearing.
Tighten bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) plus 90É.
(10) Install the following components: (Refer to
procedures in this section)
²Cylinder head(s).
²Timing chain and cover.
²Cylinder head covers.
²Oil pan and gasket/windage tray.
(11) Fill crankcase with proper engine oil to cor-
rect level.
(12) Connect negative cable to battery.
CRANKSHAFT
REMOVAL
NOTE: To remove the crankshaft from the engine,
the engine must be removed from the vehicle.
(1) Remove the engine. Refer to Engine Assembly
in this section for procedure.
(2) Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Oil
Pump in this section for procedure.
CAUTION: DO NOT pry on the oil pan gasket when
removing the oil pan, The oil pan gasket is mounted
to the cylinder block in three locations and will
remain attached to block when removing oil pan.
Gasket can not be removed with oil pan.
(3) Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.
(4) Remove the oil pump pickup tube and oil pan
gasket /windage tray.
(5) Remove the bedplate mounting bolts. Note the
location of the three stud bolts for installation.
(6) Remove the connecting rods from the crank-
shaft.
CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mating
surface is a critical sealing surface. Do not pry on
or damage this surface in anyway.
NOTE: The bedplate contains the lower main bear-
ing halves. Use care when handling bedplate as not
to drop or damage bearing halves. Installing main
bearing halves in the wrong position will cause
sever damage to the crankshaft.
NOTE: The bedplate has pry points cast into it. Use
these points only. The pry points are on both the
left and right sides, only the left side is shown.
(7) Carefully pry on the pry points (Fig. 117) to
loosen the bedplate then remove the bedplate.
CAUTION: When removing the crankshaft, use care
not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
(8) Remove the crankshaft.
(9) Remove the crankshaft tone wheel.
INSPECTION
NOTE: Thoroughly inspect the connecting rod
bearing bores and main bearing bores for scoring,
blueing or severe scratches. Further disassembly
may be required.
Fig. 116 Piston and Connecting Rod Positioning
1 ± MAJOR THRUST SIDE OF PISTON
2 ± OIL SLINGER SLOT
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If connecting rod bearing bores show damage, the
cylinder heads must be removed to service the piston
and rod assemblies. If the bedplate or the cylinder
block main bearing bores show damage the engine
must be replaced.
(1) If required, remove the main bearing halves
from the cylinder block and bedplate.
(2) Thoroughly clean the bedplate to cylinder block
sealing surfaces and main bearing bores. Remove all
oil and sealant residue.
(3) Inspect the bedplate main bearing bores for
cracks, scoring or severe blueing. If either condition
exists the engine must be replaced.
(4) Inspect the crankshaft thrust washer for scor-
ing, scratches or blueing. If either condition exist
replace the thrust washer.
(5) Inspect the oil pan gasket/windage tray for
splits, tears or cracks in the gasket sealing surfaces.
Replace gasket as necessary.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. Refer to
Crankshaft Main Bearings in this section for proper
bearing selections.(1) Lubricate upper main bearing halves with
clean engine oil.
CAUTION: When installing crankshaft, use care not
to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
NOTE: Apply sealant to the tone wheel retaining
screws prior to installation.
(2) Install the crankshaft tone wheel. torque the
mounting screws to 22 N´m (21 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the thrust washer (Fig. 118).
(4) Position crankshaft in cylinder block.
CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mateing
surface must be coated with sealant prior to instal-
lation. Failure to do so will cause severe oil leaks.
NOTE: The installation time to install the bedplate
after the sealant has been applied is critical.
NOTE: Make sure that the bedplate and cylinder
block sealing surfaces are clean and free of oil or
other contaminants. Contaminants on the sealing
surfaces may cause main bearing distortion and/or
oil leaks.
(5) Apply a 2.5mm (0.100 inch) (Fig. 119) bead of
MopartGen II Silicone Rubber Adhesive sealant to
the cylinder block-to-bedplate mating surface as
shown (Fig. 120).
Fig. 117 Bedplate Pry Point Location
1 ± CYLINDER BLOCK
2 ± BEDPLATE
3 ± PRY POINT
Fig. 118 Crankshaft Thrust Washer Installation
1 ± CRANKSHAFT THRUST WASHER
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (6) Coat the crankshaft main bearing journals
with clean engine oil and position the bedplate onto
the cylinder block.
NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with
clean engine oil prior to installation.
(7) Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making
sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location,
Torque the bolts in the sequence shown (Fig. 121).
²Tighten boltsA± Lto 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
²Tighten bolts1±10to 2.8 N´m (25 in. lbs.)
²Turn bolts1±10an additional 90É.²Tighten boltsA1± A6to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.)
(8) Measure crankshaft end play. Refer to Crank-
shaft Main Bearings in this section for procedure.
(9) Install the connecting rods and measure side
clearance. Refer to Connecting Rod Bearings in this
section for procedure.
(10) Position the oil pan gasket/windage tray,
using a new o-ring, install the oil pickup tube.
Torque the bolt to 28N´n (20 ft. lbs.) torque the nuts
to 28N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the oil pan. Torque the retaining bolts
to 15 N´m (11 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown (Fig.
122).
(12) Install the engine.
FLEXPLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transmission. Refer to Group 21,
Transmission and Transfer Case for procedure.
(2) Remove the bolts and flexplate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the flexplate onto the crankshaft and
install the bolts hand tight.
(2) Tighten the flexplate retaining bolts to 60 N´m
(45 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown (Fig. 123).
(3) Install the transmission.
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube. Refer to
the procedure in this section.
(2) Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to the
procedure in this section.
(3) Remove the timing chains and tensioners.
Refer to Timing Chain and Sprockets in this section.
(4) Remove the four bolts, primary timing chain
tensioner and the oil pump.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the oil pump onto the crankshaft and
install two oil pump retaining bolts.
(2) Position the primary timing chain tensioner
and install the two retaining bolts.
(3) Tighten the oil pump and primary timing chain
tensioner retaining bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in
the sequence shown (Fig. 124).
(4) Install the secondary timing chain tensioners
and timing chains.
(5) Install the timing chain cover.
(6) Install the pick-up tube and oil pan.
Fig. 119 Cutting Aplicator to Achieve 2.5mm (0.100
in.) Bead
1 ± CUT HERE
Fig. 120 Cylinder Block-to-Bedplate Sealent Bead
Location
1 ± CYLINDER BLOCK
2 ± SEALANT BEAD LOCATION
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove front splash shield.
(4) Disconnect oil pressure sender wire (Fig. 125).
(5) Remove the pressure sender (Fig. 125).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install oil pressure sender.
(2) Connect oil pressure sender wire.
(3) Install front splash shield.
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Connect the negative battery cable.CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐFRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Fig. 121 Bedplate Tightening Sequence
Fig. 122 Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
Fig. 123 Flexplate Tightening Sequence
1 ± FLEXPLATE
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