pressure DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

STRUCTURAL COLLAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.NOTE: To remove transaxle dust cover, the front
bending strut must be removed.
(2) Remove structural collar from oil pan to tran-
saxle (Fig. 23).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The torque procedure for the structural
collar must be followed, as damage to oil pan or
collar could occur.
(1) Install the structural collar (Fig. 23) using the
following 3 step torque sequence:
²Step 1: Install the collar to oil pan bolts and
tighten to 3 N´m (30 in. lbs.).
²Step 2: Install collar to transaxle bolts and
tighten to 108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.).
²Step 3: Final torque the collar to oil pan bolts to
54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(2) Lower vehicle.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer
to Group 14, Fuel System for procedure. Remove fuel
line to fuel rail.
(2) Disconnect and remove battery and tray.
(3) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
Fig. 21 Engine Mount to Bracket
1 ± BOLT
2 ± RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT
3 ± ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
Fig. 22 Engine Mount Bracket Assembly
1 ± BOLTS
2 ± ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Fig. 23 Structural CollarÐRemoval and Installation
1 ± OIL PAN
2 ± STRUCTURAL COLLAR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(27) Start engine and run until operating temper-
ature is reached.
(28) Ensure engine is properly positioned. Refer to
Torque Struts in this section for adjustment proce-
dure.
(29) Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS
AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE
WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove the inlet air duct from intake manifold
to throttle body.
(3) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs.Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System for procedures.
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND FUEL
HOSE TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE
(4) Disconnect fuel supply line quick connect at the
fuel tube assembly. Refer to Group 14, Fuel System
for procedures.
(5) Remove fuel rail assembly attaching screws
and remove fuel rail assembly from engine. Cover
injector holes with suitable covering.
CAUTION: Do not set fuel injectors on their tips,
damage may occur to the injectors
(6) Disconnect brake booster hose (Fig. 27) and
PCV hose (Fig. 28) from intake manifold.
(7) Disconnect Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
sensor electrical connector (Fig. 29).
(8) Disconnect knock sensor electrical connector
(Fig. 30).
(9) Disconnect wiring at starter.
(10) Remove the intake manifold to lower support
bracket bolts (Fig. 31).
(11) Remove intake manifold screws and washers.
Discard the fasteners. Remove intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
Before installing manifold. Clean all mating sur-
faces. Replace all O-ring gaskets with new gaskets
(Fig. 33). All intake manifold fasteners and washers
are to be discarded andNEWfasteners and washers
are to be used.(1) Install intake manifold onto cylinder head and
tighten fasteners to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) in sequence
shown in (Fig. 32).
Fig. 27 Brake Booster Hose
Fig. 28 PCV Hose
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(2) Install intake manifold to lower support
bracket bolts (Fig. 31). Tighten bolts to 11 N´m (95
in. lbs.).
(3) Remove covering from fuel injector holes and
insure the holes are clean. Install fuel rail assembly
to intake manifold. Tighten screws to 23 N´m (200 in.
lbs.).
(4) Connect PCV and brake booster hoses.
(5) Inspect quick connect fittings for damage,
replace if necessary Refer to Group 14, Fuel System
for procedure. Apply a light amount of clean engine
oil to fuel inlet tube. Connect fuel supply hose to fuel
rail assembly. Check connection by pulling on connec-
tor to insure it locked into position.
(6) Connect Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
Sensor wiring connector (Fig. 29).(7) Connect knock sensor connector, and wiring at
starter.
(8) Install inlet air duct to intake manifold and
throttle body. Tighten clamp to 3 N´m (30 in. lbs.).
(9) Connect negative cable to battery.
(10) With the DRB scan tool use ASD Fuel System
Test to pressurize system to check for leaks.
Fig. 29 MAP Sensor
Fig. 30 Knock Sensor
1 ± KNOCK SENSOR
2 ± STARTER MOTOR
Fig. 31 Intake Manifold Lower Supports
1 ± BOLT
2 ± BRACKET
3 ± BRACKET
4 ± BOLT
Fig. 32 Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

NOTE: Position seal with the concave side facing
the installation tool.
(2) Install seals using Special Tool MB-998306.
Only hand pressure on tool is needed to install new
seals.
(3) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to procedures
in this section.
SPARK PLUG TUBE
(1) Remove cylinder head cover. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(2) Using locking pliers remove the tube from the
cylinder head (Fig. 45). Discard old tube.
(3) Clean area around spark plug with Mopart
parts cleaner or equivalent.
(4) Apply MopartStud and Bearing Mount or
equivalent to a new tube approximately 1 mm from
theendina3mmwide area.
(5) Install sealer end of tube into the cylinder
head. Then carefully install the tube using a hard-
wood block and mallet until the tube is seated into
the bottom of the bore.
(6) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to procedure
in this section.
CAMSHAFT
NOTE: TO REMOVE CAMSHAFT THE CYLINDER
HEAD MUST BE REMOVED.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs.Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System
(2) Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
(3) Mark rocker arm shaft assemblies so that they
are installed in their original positions.
(4) Remove rocker arm shaft bolts. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
(5) Remove timing belt, timing belt tensioner, and
camshaft sprocket. Refer to procedures in this sec-
tion.
(6) Remove rear timing belt cover.
(7) Remove cylinder head. Refer to procedure in
this section.
(8) Remove camshaft sensor and camshaft target
magnet.
(9) Remove camshaft from the rear of cylinder
head.
Fig. 44 Spark Plug Tube Seal Installation
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL MB-998306
2 ± SPARK PLUG TUBE SEAL
Fig. 45 Spark Plug TubeÐRemoval
1 ± LOCKING PLIERS
2 ± SPARK PLUG TUBE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER NOISE
A tappet-like noise may be produced from several
items. Refer to Lash Adjuster Noise - Diagnosis in
Standard Service Procedures, in this Group.Lash
adjusters are replaced with the rocker arm as
an assembly.
VALVE SEALS AND SPRINGSÐIN VEHICLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rocker arm shafts assemblies. Refer to
procedure in this section.
(2) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression stroke.
(3) With air hose attached to adapter tool installed
in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.
(4) Using Special Tool MD-998772A with adapter
6779 (Fig. 52) compress valve springs and remove
valve locks.
(5) Remove valve spring.
(6) Remove valve stem seal by using a valve stem
seal tool (Fig. 53).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve seal/valve spring seat assembly.
Refer to Valve Installation procedure in this section.
(2) Using Special Tool MD-998772A compress valve
springs only enough to install locks. Correct align-
ment of tool is necessary to avoid nicking valve stems
(air pressure required), piston at TDC.
(3) Install rocker arm shaft assemblies. Refer to
procedure in this section.
(4) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to procedure
in this section.
Fig. 51 Rocker Arm Shaft Tightening Sequence
Fig. 52 Valve SpringÐRemoving and Installing
1 ± VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR SPECIAL TOOL MD-998772A
2 ± ADAPTER 6779
3 ± AIR HOSE
Fig. 53 Valve Stem Oil Seal Tool
1 ± VALVE SEAL TOOL
2 ± VALVE STEM
Fig. 54 Valve Spring Assembly
1 ± VALVE RETAINING LOCKS
2 ± VALVE SPRING
3 ± VALVE SEAL AND VALVE SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLY
4 ± VALVE SPRING RETAINER
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CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs.Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(3) Remove power steering/air conditioning drive
belt. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System Accessory
Drive for procedure.
(4) Raise vehicle.
(5) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System.
(6) Remove exhaust pipe from manifold.
(7) Remove right front wheel.
(8) Remove right side splash shield.
(9) Remove generator belt. Refer to Group 7, Cool-
ing System Accessory Drive Belts for procedure.
(10) Remove crankshaft damper. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
(11) Remove lower torque strut.
(12) Lower vehicle and remove upper torque strut.
(13) Remove ground strap and power steering hose
support clip from engine mount bracket.
(14) Remove power steering pump assembly and
set aside.
(15) Support engine from beneath with a suitable
jack.
(16) Remove right side engine mount to bracket
through bolt.
(17) Remove the lower engine mount bracket bolt.
Raise engine slightly and remove the upper engine
mount bracket bolts.(18) Remove engine mount bracket. This procedure
may require additional raising/lowering of engine
until bracket will clear engine components.
(19) Remove front timing belt cover.
(20) Rotate engine until timing marks are aligned.
(21) Remove timing belt and tensioner. Refer to
procedures in this section.
(22) Remove camshaft sprocket. Refer to proce-
dures in this section.
(23) Remove rear timing belt cover.
(24) Disconnect fuel line at fuel rail.
(25) Remove coolant recovery container.
(26) Remove ground wire to cylinder head.
(27) Remove upper radiator hose.
(28) Remove intake manifold. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(29) Disconnect ignition coil electrical connector.
Remove coil pack and spark plug cables from engine.
(30) Remove Crankcase Closed Ventilation (CCV)
hose from cylinder head cover.
(31) Disconnect cam sensor and coolant tempera-
ture electrical connectors.
(32) Remove heater tube to cylinder head attach-
ing fasteners.
(33) Remove heater hose from thermostat housing
connector.
(34) Remove cylinder head cover.
(35) Remove cylinder head bolts.
(36) Remove cylinder head and gasket (Fig. 55).
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(10) Install connecting rod lower bearing half and
cap. InstallNewbolts and tighten to 27 N´m (20 ft.
lbs.) plus 1/4 turn.
(11) Install cylinder head and oil pan. Refer to pro-
cedures in this section.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OIL PUMP
(1) To remove the relief valve, proceed as follows:
(2) Remove the threaded plug and gasket from the
oil pump (Fig. 116).
CAUTION: Oil pump pressure relief valve must be
installed as shown in (Fig. 116) or serious damage
may occur.
(3) Remove spring and relief valve (Fig. 116).
(4) Remove oil pump cover screws, and lift off
cover.
(5) Remove pump rotors.
(6) Wash all parts in a suitable solvent and inspect
carefully for damage or wear (Fig. 117).
VALVE SERVICE WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVED
REMOVAL
(1) With cylinder head removed, compress valve
springs using Special Tool C-3422-B with Adaptor
6526.(2) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring
retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
(3) Before removing valves,remove any burrs
from valve stem lock grooves to prevent dam-
age to the valve guides.Identify valves to insure
installation in original location.
VALVE INSPECTION
(1) Clean valves thoroughly and discard burned,
warped and cracked valves.
(2) Measure valve stems for wear. Measure stem
about 60 mm beneath the valve lock grooves.
(3) If valve stems are worn more than 0.05 mm
(0.002 in.), replace valve.
VALVE GUIDES
(1) Remove carbon and varnish deposits from
inside of valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
(2) Using a small hole gauge and a micrometer,
measure valve guides in 3 places top, middle and bot-
tom (Fig. 118). Replace guides if they are not within
specification. For specifications, refer to Engine Spec-
ifications in this section.
(3) Check valve guide height (Fig. 119).
TESTING VALVE SPRINGS
(1) Whenever valves have been removed for inspec-
tion, reconditioning or replacement, valve springs
should be tested Special Tool C-647. As an example,
the compression length of the spring to be tested is
33.34 mm (1-5/16 in.). Turn tool table until surface is
in line with the 33.34 mm (1-5/16 in.) mark on the
threaded stud and the zero mark on the front. Place
spring over stud on the table and lift compressing
lever to set tone device (Fig. 120). Pull on torque
Fig. 116 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
1 ± RETAINER CAP
2 ± GASKET
3 ± OIL PUMP BODY
4 ± RELIEF VALVE
5 ± SPRING
Fig. 117 Oil Pump
1 ± OIL PUMP BODY
2 ± OIL PUMP COVER
3 ± OUTER ROTOR
4 ± INNER ROTOR
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then set valve in place. Rotate the valve with light
pressure. If the blue is transferred to the center of
valve face, contact is satisfactory. If the blue is trans-
ferred to top edge of the valve face, lower valve seat
with a 15 degrees stone. If the blue is transferred to
the bottom edge of valve face raise valve seat with a
65 degrees stone.
(6) Valve seats which are worn or burned can be
reworked, provided that correct angle and seat width
are maintained. The intake valve seat must be ser-
viced when the valve seat width is 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
or greater. The exhaust valve seat must be serviced
when the valve seat width is 2.5 mm (0.098 in.) or
greater. Otherwise the cylinder head must be
replaced.
(7) When seat is properly positioned the width of
intake and exhaust seats should be 0.75±1.25 mm
(0.030±0.049 in.) (Fig. 122).
(8) Check valve tip to spring seat dimensions A
after grinding the valve seats or faces. Grind valve
tip until within specifications. Measure from valve
tip to spring seat when installed in the head (mea-
surement A) (Fig. 123). For specifications, refer to
Engine Specifications in this section. The valve tip
chamfer may need to be reground to prevent seal
damage when the valve is installed.
CLEANING
Clean all valve guides, valves and valve spring
assemblies thoroughly with suitable cleaning solution
before reassembling.
VALVE INSTALLATION
(1) Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and
insert in cylinder head.
(2) Install new valve stem seals on all valves using
a valve stem seal tool (Fig. 124). The valve stem
seals should be pushed firmly and squarely over
valve guide.CAUTION: If oversize valves are used, there is only
one oversize valve available. The same stem seal is
used on both the standard and oversize valve.
(3) Install valve springs and retainers. Compress
valve springs only enough to install locks, taking
care not to misalign the direction of compression.
Nicked valve stems may result from misalignment of
the valve spring compressor.
CAUTION: When depressing the valve spring
retainers with valve spring compressor the locks
can become dislocated. Check to make sure both
locks are in their correct location after removing
tool.
(4) Check the valve spring installed height after
refacing the valve and seat (measurment B) (Fig.
123). Make sure measurements are taken from top of
spring seat to the bottom surface of spring retainer.
If height is greater than 40.18 mm (1.58 in.), install
Fig. 122 Valve Seat Refacing
Fig. 123 Spring Installed Height and Valve Tip to
Spring Seat Dimensions
1 ± GARTER SPRING
2 ± VALVE SPRING SEAT
3 ± CYLINDER HEAD SURFACE
Fig. 124 Valve Stem Oil Seal Tool
1 ± VALVE SEAL TOOL
2 ± VALVE STEM
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a 0.762 mm (0.030 in.) spacer under the valve spring
seat to bring spring height back within specification.
(5) Install rocker arm shafts as previously
described in this section.
(6) Checking dry lash. Dry lash is the amount of
clearance that exists between the base circle of an
installed cam and the rocker arm roller when the
adjuster is drained of oil and completely collapsed.
Specified dry lash is 1.17 mm (0.046 in.) for intake
and 1.28 mm (0.050 in.) for exhaust. After performing
dry lash check, refill adjuster with oil and allow 10
minutes for adjuster(s) to bleed down before rotating
cam.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
INTAKE MANIFOLD
CLEAN AND INSPECT
Check for:
²Inspect manifold for cracks or distortions.
²Check for torn or missing O-rings at the mating
surface of the manifold (Fig. 125).
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
CLEAN AND INSPECT
(1) Discard gasket and clean all gasket surfaces of
manifolds and cylinder head.
(2) Test manifold gasket surfaces for flatness with
straight edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm
per 300 mm (.006 in. per foot) of manifold length.
(3) Inspect manifolds for cracks or distortion.
Replace manifold if necessary.
CYLINDER HEAD AND CAMSHAFT JOURNALS
CLEANING
Remove all gasket material from cylinder head. Be
careful not to gouge or scratch the aluminum head
sealing surface. Clean all engine oil passages.
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 aluminum 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. 126)
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. 126)
²Drill motor with 3M RolocyBristle Disc (white
or yellow) (Fig. 126)
CAUTION: Excessive pressure or high RPM 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.
Fig. 125 Intake Manifold O-Rings
1 ± INTAKE MANIFOLD O-RING GASKETS
Fig. 126 Proper Tool Usage For Surface Preparation
1 ± ABRASIVE PAD
2 ± 3M ROLOCYBRISTLE DISC
3 ± PLASTIC/WOOD SCRAPER
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mm (0.015 inch.) or more, replace housing only if
outer rotor is in specification.
(6) Install inner rotor into pump housing. If clear-
ance between inner and outer rotors (Fig. 132) is
0.203 mm (0.008 inch) or more, replace both rotors.(7) Place a straightedge across the face of the
pump housing, between bolt holes. If a feeler gauge
of 0.102 mm (0.004 inch) or more can be inserted
between rotors and the straightedge, replace pump
assembly (Fig. 133).ONLYif rotors are in specs.
(8) Inspect oil pressure relief valve plunger for
scoring and free operation in its bore. Small marks
may be removed with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper.
(9) The relief valve spring has a free length of
approximately 60.7 mm (2.39 inches) it should test
between 18 and 19 pounds when compressed to 40.5
mm (1.60 inches). Replace spring that fails to meet
specifications.
(10) If oil pressure is low and pump is within spec-
ifications, inspect for worn engine bearings, damaged
or missing oil pick-up tube O-ring, clogged oil pick-up
tube screen, clogged oil filter and stuck open pres-
sure relief valve or other reasons for oil pressure
loss.
CYLINDER BLOCK AND BORE
(1) Clean cylinder block thoroughly and check all
core hole plugs for evidence of leaking.
(2) If new core plugs are installed, refer to Engine
Core Plugs in this section.
(3) Examine block and cylinder bores for cracks or
fractures.
Fig. 131 Measuring Outer Rotor Clearance in
Housing
1 ± FEELER GAUGE
2 ± OUTER ROTOR
Fig. 132 Measuring Clearance Between Rotors
1 ± FEELER GAUGE
2 ± INNER ROTOR
3 ± OUTER ROTOR
Fig. 133 Measuring Clearance Over Rotors
1 ± FEELER GAUGE
2 ± STRAIGHT EDGE
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