5.2l DODGE DURANGO 1998 1.G Workshop Manual

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4.7L ENGINE.............................. 1
5.2L ENGINE............................. 865.9L ENGINE............................ 135
4.7L ENGINE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE.................................2
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM..............3
CYLINDER BLOCK.........................5
CRANKSHAFT............................5
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD.............5
CYLINDER HEAD..........................5
VALVE GUIDES...........................5
VALVES.................................5
VALVE STEM SEAL........................5
VALVE SPRING...........................6
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER...............6
TIMING DRIVE SYSTEM....................6
CAMSHAFT..............................6
ROCKER ARM............................6
CYLINDER HEAD COVER...................6
OILPAN.................................7
STRUCTURAL DUST COVER................7
INTAKE MANIFOLD........................7
EXHAUST MANIFOLD......................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐINTRODUCTION.........7
SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐPERFORMANCE.......8
SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐMECHANICAL.........10
SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐLUBRICATION.........11
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS.....11
CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST . . 11
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILURE
DIAGNOSIS...........................12
CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE
LEAKAGE TEST........................12
ENGINE OIL LEAK INSPECTION.............13
REAR SEAL AREA LEAKSÐINSPECTION......14
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER NOISE
DIAGNOSIS...........................14
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE..........15SERVICE PROCEDURES
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS.................15
ENGINE OIL.............................16
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS......17
CYLINDER BOREÐHONING................18
HYDROSTATIC LOCK.....................18
VALVE SERVICE.........................19
ENGINE TIMINGÐVERIFICATION............19
TIMING CHAINÐMEASURING WEAR.........22
PISTONSÐFITTING.......................22
PISTON RINGSÐFITTING..................24
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGSÐFITTING.....25
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS.............27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE MOUNTSÐLEFT AND RIGHT.........28
ENGINE MOUNTÐREAR...................29
STRUCTURAL COVER.....................30
ENGINE ASSEMBLY.......................31
INTAKE MANIFOLD.......................35
EXHAUST MANIFOLDS....................36
CYLINDER HEAD COVER..................38
ROCKER ARMS..........................40
CYLINDER HEADS........................41
VALVE SPRINGS AND SEALS...............46
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER..............46
CRANKSHAFT DAMPER...................47
TIMING CHAIN COVER....................48
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS............49
IDLER SHAFTÐTIMING DRIVE..............55
CAMSHAFTSÐIN VEHICLE.................56
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS.............61
OIL PAN 4X2 VEHICLE.....................61
OIL PAN 4X4 VEHICLE.....................64
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD............65
CRANKSHAFT...........................67
FLEXPLATE.............................69
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE................................86
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM.............87
EXHAUST MANIFOLD.....................89
INTAKE MANIFOLD.......................89
CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET...........90
CYLINDER HEAD.........................90
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS..............90
ENGINE OIL PAN.........................90
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALS..................90
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD............90
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS.............91
CRANKSHAFT...........................91
SERVICE PROCEDURES
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS.................91
ENGINE PERFORMANCE..................92
ENGINE OIL.............................92
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS......94
CYLINDER BOREÐHONING................94
HYDROSTATIC LOCK.....................95
VALVE TIMING...........................95
VALVE SERVICE.........................95
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN STRETCH........97
PISTONSÐFITTING.......................98
PISTON RINGSÐFITTING..................98
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGSÐFITTING.....100
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGSÐFITTING....100
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE MOUNTSÐFRONT................100
ENGINE MOUNTÐREAR..................102
ENGINE ASSEMBLY......................102
INTAKE MANIFOLD......................103
EXHAUST MANIFOLD....................105
CYLINDER HEAD COVER.................106
ROCKER ARMS AND PUSH RODS..........107
VALVE SPRING AND STEM SEAL
REPLACEMENT-IN VEHICLE.............107CYLINDER HEAD........................107
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS.............108
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS....................109
VIBRATION DAMPER.....................109
TIMING CHAIN COVER...................110
TIMING CHAIN..........................111
CAMSHAFT............................111
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS...................113
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS............113
DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING......114
OILPAN...............................115
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY . . 116
CRANKSHAFT..........................116
OIL PUMP.............................117
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐFRONT...........117
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALSÐREAR...........118
ENGINE CORE OIL AND CAMSHAFT PLUGS . . 120
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
VALVE SERVICE........................121
OIL PUMP.............................123
CYLINDER BLOCK.......................124
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CYLINDER HEAD COVER.................124
CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY..............124
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD ASSEMBLY . . 124
OILPAN...............................124
OIL PUMP.............................125
CYLINDER BLOCK.......................127
INTAKE MANIFOLD......................127
EXHAUST MANIFOLD....................127
SPECIFICATIONS
5.2L ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.............128
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS................132
SPECIAL TOOLS
5.2L ENGINE...........................132
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE
DESCRIPTION
The 5.2 Liter (318 CID) eight-cylinder engine is a
V-Type lightweight, single cam, overhead valve
engine with hydraulic roller tappets.
The engine lubrication system consists of a rotor
type oil pump and a full flow oil filter.The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1,
3, 5, 7 on the left bank and 2, 4, 6, 8 on the right
bank. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 (Fig. 1). This
engine is designed for unleaded fuel.
The engine serial number is stamped into a
machined pad located on the left, front corner of the
cylinder block. When component part replacement is
necessary, use the engine type and serial number for
reference (Fig. 2).
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DESCRIPTION
A gear-type positive displacement pump (Fig. 3) is
mounted at the underside of the rear main bearing
cap. The pump uses a pick-up tube and screen
assembly to gather engine oil from the oil pan.
OPERATION
The pump draws oil through the screen and inlet
tube from the sump at the rear of the oil pan. The oil
is driven between the drive and idler gears and
pump body, then forced through the outlet to the
block. An oil gallery in the block channels the oil to
the inlet side of the full flow oil filter. After passing
through the filter element, the oil passes from the
center outlet of the filter through an oil gallery that
channels the oil up to the main gallery, which
extends the entire length on the right side of the
block. The oil then goes down to the No. 1 main bear-ing, back up to the left side of the block, and into the
oil gallery on the left side of the engine.
Galleries extend downward from the main oil gal-
lery to the upper shell of each main bearing. The
crankshaft is drilled internally to pass oil from the
main bearing journals to the connecting rod journals.
Each connecting rod bearing has half a hole in it, oil
passes through the hole when the rods rotate and the
hole lines up, oil is then thrown off as the rod
rotates. This oil throwoff lubricates the camshaft
lobes, distributor drive gear, cylinder walls, and pis-
ton pins.
The hydraulic valve tappets receive oil directly
from the main oil gallery. The camshaft bearings
receive oil from the main bearing galleries. The front
camshaft bearing journal passes oil through the cam-
shaft sprocket to the timing chain. Oil drains back to
the oil pan under the No. 1 main bearing cap.
The oil supply for the rocker arms and bridged
pivot assemblies is provided by the hydraulic valve
tappets, which pass oil through hollow push rods to a
hole in the corresponding rocker arm. Oil from the
rocker arm lubricates the valve train components.
The oil then passes down through the push rod guide
holes and the oil drain-back passages in the cylinder
head, past the valve tappet area, and then returns to
the oil pan.
Fig. 1 Firing Order
Fig. 2 Engine Identification Number
Fig. 3 Positive Displacement Oil PumpÐTypical
1 ± INNER ROTOR AND SHAFT
2 ± BODY
3 ± DISTRIBUTOR DRIVESHAFT (REFERENCE)
4 ± COTTER PIN
5 ± RETAINER CAP
6 ± SPRING
7 ± RELIEF VALVE
8 ± LARGE CHAMFERED EDGE
9 ± BOLT
10 ± COVER
11 ± OUTER ROTOR
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DESCRIPTION
The exhaust manifolds are constructed of cast iron
and are LOG type with balanced flow (Fig. 5). One
exhaust manifold is attached to each cylinder head.
OPERATION
The exhaust manifolds collect the engine exhaust
exiting the combustion chambers, then channels the
exhaust gases to the exhaust pipes attached to the
manifolds.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
The aluminum intake manifold (Fig. 6) is a single
plane design with equal length runners and uses a
separate plenum, therefore the manifold does have a
plenum gasket. It also uses separate flange gaskets
and front and rear cross-over gaskets. Extreme caremust be used when sealing the gaskets to ensure
that excess sealant does not enter the intake runners
causing a restriction. Whenever the intake manifold
is removed inspect the plenum pan for evidence of
excess oil buildup, this condition indicates that the
plenum pan gasket is leaking.
OPERATION
The intake manifold, meters and delivers air to the
combustion chambers allowing the fuel delivered by
the fuel injectors to ignite, thus producing power.
1 ± OIL DEFLECTOR TAB
2 ± BOLT
3 ± ROCKER ARM PIVOT
4 ± ROCKER ARM
5 ± DRIP OILING FOR VALVE TIP
6 ± CYLINDER HEAD BOSS
7 ± TO MAIN BEARINGS
8 ± TO CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
9 ± ROCKER ARM
10 ± HOLLOW PUSH ROD
11 ± TAPPET
12 ± TO CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
13 ± OIL INTAKE14 ± OIL PUMP
15 ± OIL FILTER
16 ± CRANKSHAFT
17 ± FROM OIL PUMP
18 ± OIL TO FILTER
19 ± OIL FROM FILTER TO SYSTEM
20 ± PASSAGE TO CAMSHAFT REAR BEARING
21 ± RIGHT OIL GALLERY
22 ± PLUG
23 ± OIL PASSAGE FOR OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT
24 ± OIL SUPPLY VIA HOLLOW PUSH ROD SUPPLY IS FROM
OIL GALLERY METERED THROUGH HYDRAULIC TAPPET
25 ± OIL SUPPLY FROM HOLLOW PUSH ROD
Fig. 5 Exhaust ManifoldsÐV-8 Gas Engines Typical
1 ± EXHAUST MANIFOLD (LEFT)
2 ± BOLTS & WASHERS
3 ± NUTS & WASHERS
4 ± EXHAUST MANIFOLD (RIGHT)
5 ± BOLTS & WASHERS
Fig. 6 Intake Manifold and Throttle BodyÐV-8 Gas
Engines Typical
1 ± FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY
2 ± FUEL RAIL MOUNTING BOLTS
3 ± FUEL RAIL CONNECTING HOSES
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DESCRIPTION
The cylinder head cover gasket is a steel-backed
silicone gasket, designed for long life usage (Fig. 7).
OPERATION
The steel-backed silicone gasket is designed to seal
the cylinder head cover for long periods of time
through extensive heat and cold, without failure. The
gasket is designed to be reusable.
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION
The cast iron cylinder heads are mounted to the
cylinder block using ten bolts (Fig. 8). The spark
plugs are located in the peak of the wedge between
the valves.
OPERATION
The cylinder head closes the combustion chamber
allowing the pistons to compress the air fuel mixture
to the correct ratio for ignition. The valves located in
the cylinder head open and close to either allow clean
air into the combustion chamber or to allow the
exhaust gases out, depending on the stroke of the
engine.
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
DESCRIPTION
Both the intake and exhaust valves are made of
steel. The intake valve is 48.768 mm (1.92 inches) in
diameter and the exhaust valve is 41.148 mm (1.62
inches) in diameter and has a 2.032 mm (0.080 inch)
wafer interia welded to the tip for durability. These
valves are not splayed.
ENGINE OIL PAN
DESCRIPTION
The stamped steel engine oil pan is located at the
bottom of the engine, and contains a drain plug for
draining the engine oil.
OPERATION
The oil pan holds the engine oil and seals and pro-
tects the engine lower components from contami-
nates.
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALS
DESCRIPTION
The crankshaft rear seal is a two piece viton seal.
The crankshaft front seal is a one piece viton seal
with a steel housing. The front seal is located in the
engine front cover. One part of the two piece rear
seal is located in a slot in the number five (5) crank-
shaft main bore, the second part of the two piece seal
is located in the number five (5) main bearing cap.
OPERATION
The crankshaft seals prevent oil from leaking from
around the crankshaft, either from the rear of the
engine or from the engine front cover.
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION
The pistons are made of aluminum and have three
ring grooves, the top two grooves are for the compres-
sion rings and the bottom groove is for the oil control
ring. The connecting rods are forged steel and are
coined prior to heat treat. The piston pins are press
fit.
Fig. 7 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket V-8 Gas Engines
1 ± CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET
Fig. 8 Cylinder Head AssemblyÐV-8 Gas Engines
1 ± EXHAUST VALVE
2 ± SPARK PLUGS
3 ± EXHAUST VALVES
4 ± SPARK PLUGS
5 ± EXHAUST VALVE
6 ± INTAKE VALVES
7 ± INTAKE VALVES
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DESCRIPTION
Main bearings are located in the cylinder block.
One half of the main bearing is located in the crank-
shaft main bore the other half of the matching bear-
ing is located in the main bearing cap (Fig. 9). There
are five main bearings. Number three main bearing
is flanged, this flange controls crankshaft thrust.
OPERATION
The main bearings encircle the crankshaft main
bearing journals, this aligns the crankshaft to the
centerline of the engine and allows the crankshaft to
turn without wobbling or shaking therefore eliminat-
ing vibration. The main bearings are available in
standard and undersizes.
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION
The crankshaft is of a cast nodular steel splayed
type design, with five main bearing journals. The
crankshaft is located at the bottom of the engine
block and is held in place with five main bearing
caps. The number 3 counterweight is the location for
journal size identification (Fig. 10).
OPERATION
The crankshaft transfers force generated by com-
bustion within the cylinder bores to the flywheel or
flexplate.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS
There are several places where form-in-place gas-
kets are used on the engine.DO NOT use form-in-place gasket material unless specified.Care
must be taken when applying form-in-place gaskets.
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 area (Mopar Silicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant and Mopar Gasket Maker). Each
have different properties and cannot be used inter-
changeably.
MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE SEALANT
Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, normally
black in color, is available in 3 ounce tubes. Moisture
in the air causes the sealant material to cure. This
material is normally used on flexible metal flanges.
It has a shelf life of a year and will not properly cure
if over aged. Always inspect the package for the expi-
ration date before use.
MOPAR GASKET MAKER
Mopar Gasket Maker, normally red in color, is
available in 6 cc tubes. This anaerobic type gasket
material cures in the absence of air when squeezed
between smooth machined metallic surfaces. It will
not cure if left in the uncovered tube. DO NOT use
on flexible metal flanges.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Parts assembled with form-in-place gaskets may be
disassembled without unusual effort. In some
instances, it may be necessary to lightly tap the part
with a mallet or other suitable tool to break the seal
between the mating surfaces. A flat gasket scraper
may also be lightly tapped into the joint but care
must be taken not to damage the mating surfaces.
Fig. 9 Main Bearing Orientation
Fig. 10 Crankshaft with Journal Size Identification
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Scrape or wire brush all gasket surfaces to remove
all loose material. Inspect stamped parts to ensure
gasket rails are flat. Flatten rails with a hammer on
a flat plate, if required. Gasket surfaces must be free
of oil and dirt. Make sure the old gasket material is
removed from blind attaching holes.
GASKET APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
requires care.
Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant should be
applied in a continuous bead approximately 3 mm
(0.12 inch) in diameter. All mounting holes must be
circled. For corner sealing,a3or6mm(1/8 or 1/4
inch) drop is placed in the center of the gasket con-
tact 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 use of a locating dowel is recom-
mended during assembly to prevent smearing the
material off location.
Mopar Gasket Maker should be applied sparingly
to one gasket surface. The sealant diameter should
be 1.00 mm (0.04 inch) or less. Be certain the mate-
rial surrounds each mounting hole. Excess material
can easily be wiped off. Components should be
torqued in place within 15 minutes. The use of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to
prevent smearing the material off location.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
It is important that the vehicle is operating to its
optimum performance level to maintain fuel economy
and the lowest emission levels. If vehicle is not oper-
ating to these standards, refer to Engine Diagnosis
outlined in this section. The following procedures can
assist in achieving the proper engine diagnosis.
(1) Test cranking amperage draw. Refer to Electri-
cal Group 8B, Cold Cranking Test.
(2) Check intake manifold bolt torque.
(3) Perform cylinder compression test. Refer to
Cylinder Compression Pressure Test in the Engine
Diagnosis area of this section.
(4) Clean or replace spark plugs as necessary and
adjust gap as specified in Electrical Group 8D.
Tighten to specifications.
(5) Test resistance of spark plug cables. Refer to
Electrical Group 8D, Spark Plug Cables.
(6) Inspect the primary wires. Test coil output volt-
age and primary resistance. Replace parts as neces-
sary. Refer to Electrical Group 8D, for specifications.
(7) Test fuel pump for pressure. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System Specifications.
(8) The air filter elements should be replaced as
specified in Lubrication and Maintenance, Group 0.(9) Inspect crankcase ventilation system as out
lined in Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance. For
emission controls see Group 25, Emission Controls
for service procedures.
(10) Road test vehicle as a final test.
ENGINE OIL
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY.
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent or straight
mineral oil when adding or changing crankcase
lubricant. Engine failure can result.
API SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED
In gasoline engines, use an engine oil that is API
Service Grade Certified (Fig. 11). Standard engine oil
identification notations have been adopted to aid in
the proper selection of engine oil. The identifying
notations are located on the label of engine oil plastic
bottles and the top of engine oil cans. MOPAR only
provides engine oil that conforms to this certification.
SAE VISCOSITY
An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the vis-
cosity of engine oil. SAE 10W-30 specifies a multiple
viscosity engine oil. These are specified with a dual
SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot
temperature viscosity range. When choosing an
engine oil, consider the range of temperatures the
vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change.
Select an engine oil that is best suited to your area's
Fig. 11 Engine Oil Container Standard Notations
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(Fig. 12).
ENERGY CONSERVING OIL
An Energy Conserving type oil is recommended for
gasoline engines. The designation of ENERGY CON-
SERVING is located on the label of an engine oil con-
tainer.
OIL LEVEL INDICATOR (DIPSTICK)
The engine oil level indicator is located at the right
front of the engine, left of the generator on 5.2L
engines (Fig. 13).
CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
CAUTION: Do not overfill crankcase with engine oil,
oil foaming and oil pressure loss can result.To ensure proper lubrication of an engine, the
engine oil must be maintained at an acceptable level.
The acceptable levels are indicated between the ADD
and SAFE marks on the engine oil dipstick.
(1) Position vehicle on level surface.
(2) With engine OFF, allow approximately ten min-
utes for oil to settle to bottom of crankcase, remove
engine oil dipstick.
(3) Wipe dipstick clean.
(4) Install dipstick and verify it is seated in the
tube.
(5) Remove dipstick, with handle held above the
tip, take oil level reading.
(6) Add oil only if level is below the ADD mark on
dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals
described in the Maintenance Schedule. This infor-
mation can be found in your owner's manual.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Run engine until achieving normal operating tem-
perature.
(1) Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn
engine off.
(2) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
Refer to Hoisting and Jacking Recommendations.
(3) Remove oil fill cap.
(4) Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase
drain.
(5) Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow
oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for
stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and
gasket if damaged.
(6) Install drain plug in crankcase.
(7) Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified
type and amount of engine oil described in this sec-
tion.
(8) Install oil fill cap.
(9) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(10) Stop engine and inspect oil level.
ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-
flow, disposable type oil filter. DaimlerChrysler Cor-
poration recommends a Mopar or equivalent oil filter
be used.
OIL FILTER REMOVAL
(1) Position a drain pan under the oil filter.
(2) Using a suitable oil filter wrench loosen filter.
(3) Rotate the oil filter counterclockwise to remove
it from the cylinder block oil filter boss (Fig. 14).
Fig. 12 Temperature/Engine Oil Viscosity
Recommendation
Fig. 13 Engine Oil Dipstick LocationÐ5.2L Engines
1 ± CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2 ± ENGINE OIL FILL-HOLE CAP
3 ± DIPSTICK
4 ± ENGINE OIL FILTER
5 ± FILTER BOSS
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gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove fil-
ter from vehicle.
(5) With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing
surface (Fig. 15) of oil and grime.
OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
(1) Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket with engine
oil or chassis grease.
(2) Thread filter onto adapter nipple. When gasket
makes contact with sealing surface, (Fig. 15) hand
tighten filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
(3) Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start
engine. Inspect for oil leaks.
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original center line.
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essen-
tially, this repair consists of:
²Drilling out worn or damaged threads.²Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil Tap, or
equivalent.
²Installing an insert into the tapped hole to bring
the hole back to its original thread size.
CYLINDER BOREÐHONING
Before honing, stuff plenty of clean shop towels
under the bores and over the crankshaft to keep
abrasive materials from entering the crankshaft
area.
(1) Used carefully, the Cylinder Bore Sizing Hone
C-823, equipped with 220 grit stones, is the best tool
for this job. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce
taper and out-of-round, as well as removing light
scuffing, scoring and scratches. Usually, a few strokes
will clean up a bore and maintain the required lim-
its.
CAUTION: DO NOT use rigid type hones to remove
cylinder wall glaze.
(2) Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done if
the cylinder bore is straight and round. Use a cylin-
der surfacing hone, Honing Tool C-3501, equipped
with 280 grit stones (C-3501-3810). about 20-60
strokes, depending on the bore condition, will be suf-
ficient to provide a satisfactory surface. Using honing
oil C-3501-3880, or a light honing oil, available from
major oil distributors.
CAUTION: DO NOT use engine or transmission oil,
mineral spirits, or kerosene.
(3) Honing should be done by moving the hone up
and down fast enough to get a crosshatch pattern.
The hone marks should INTERSECT at 50É to 60É
for proper seating of rings (Fig. 16).
Fig. 14 Oil Filter RemovalÐTypical
1 ± ENGINE OIL FILTER
2 ± OIL FILTER WRENCH
Fig. 15 Oil Filter Sealing SurfaceÐTypical
1 ± SEALING SURFACE
2 ± RUBBER GASKET
3 ± OIL FILTER
Fig. 16 Cylinder Bore Crosshatch Pattern
1 ± CROSSHATCH PATTERN
2 ± INTERSECT ANGLE
9 - 94 5.2L ENGINEDN
SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)