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(3) Remove catalytic converter to exhaust manifold
attaching fasteners (Fig. 5).
(4) Remove catalytic converter and gasket (Fig. 5).
INSPECTION
WARNING: THE NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERA-
TURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY HIGH.
THEREFORE, NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE ANY
PART OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS
COOLED. SPECIAL CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN
WHEN WORKING NEAR THE CATALYTIC CON-
VERTER. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CONVERTER
RISES TO A HIGH LEVEL AFTER A SHORT PERIOD
OF ENGINE OPERATION TIME.
Check catalytic converter for a flow restriction.
(Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) Exhaust System Restriction Check
for procedure.
Visually inspect the catalytic converter element by
using a borescope or equivalent. Remove both oxygen
sensors and insert borescope. If borescope is not
available, remove converter and inspect element
using a flashlight. Inspect element for cracked or
melted substrate.
NOTE: Before replacing a catalytic converter, deter-
mine the root cause of failure. Most catalytic con-
verter failures are caused by air, fuel or ignition
problems. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic Informa-
tion) for test procedures.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position new gasket onto the manifold flange
and install catalytic converter (Fig. 5). Tighten fas-
teners to 37 N´m (325 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Be careful not to twist or kink the oxygen
sensor wires.
(2) Install (if removed) and connect the down-
stream oxygen sensor (Fig. 4).
(3) Install the muffler/resonator assembly. (Refer
to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/MUFFLER - INSTALLA-
TION)
Fig. 4 Downstream Oxygen Sensor
1 - OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR
2 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
3 - DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR
4 - ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTOR
Fig. 5 Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold
1 - FLAG NUT
2 - GASKET
3 - BOLT
4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TURBOCHARGER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TURBOCHARGER
DESCRIPTION............................1
SPECIFICATIONS.........................1
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION............................2
OPERATION.............................2
TURBOCHARGER
REMOVAL...............................4CLEANING...............................5
INSTALLATION............................5
HEAT SHIELDS
REMOVAL...............................5
INSTALLATION............................6
EXHAUST SYSTEM AND
TURBOCHARGER
DESCRIPTION
The basic exhaust system consists of an engine
exhaust manifold, turbocharger, exhaust down pipe,
exhaust pipe, exhaust heat shield(s), muffler and
exhaust tailpipe
The exhaust system uses a single muffler.
The exhaust system must be properly aligned to
prevent stress, leakage and body contact. If the sys-
tem contacts any body panel, it will transfer objec-
tionable noises originating from the engine to the
body.
When inspecting an exhaust system, critically
inspect for cracked or loose joints, stripped screw orbolt threads, corrosion damage and worn, cracked or
broken hangers. Replace all components that are
badly corroded or damaged. DO NOT attempt to
repair.
When replacement is required, use original equip-
ment parts (or equivalent). This will assure proper
alignment and provide acceptable exhaust noise lev-
els.
CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust sys-
tem floor pan exhaust heat shields. Light overspray
near the edges is permitted. Application of coating
will result in excessive floor pan temperatures and
objectionable fumes.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
2.5L DIESEL - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Turbocharger Oil Feed
Line Fitting24.5 18 215
Exhaust Manifold Nuts 32.4 24 Ð
Exhaust Manifold Heat
shield Bolts27.5 21 Ð
Turbocharger Downpipe
Nuts32.4 24 Ð
Turbocharger Bracket
Bolts47.1 35 Ð
Turbocharger to Exhaust
Manifold Nuts32.4 24 Ð
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TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: The turbocharger is a performance part
and must not be tampered with. The wastegate
bracket is an integral part of the turbocharger. Tam-
pering with the wastegate components can reduce
durability by increasing cylinder pressure and ther-
mal loading due to incorrect inlet and exhaust man-
ifold pressure. Poor fuel economy and failure to
meet regulatory emissions laws may result. Increas-
ing the turbocharger boost WILL NOT increase
engine power.
The turbocharger is an exhaust-driven super-
charger which increases the pressure and density of
the air entering the engine. With the increase of air
entering the engine, more fuel can be injected into
the cylinders, which creates more power during com-
bustion.
The turbocharger assembly consists of four (4)
major component systems (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2):
²Turbine section
²Compressor section
²Bearing housing
²Wastegate
OPERATION
Exhaust gas pressure and energy drive the tur-
bine, which in turn drives a centrifugal compressor
that compresses the inlet air, and forces the air into
the engine through the charge air cooler and plumb-
ing. Since heat is a by-product of this compression,
the air must pass through a charge air cooler to cool
the incoming air and maintain power and efficiency.
Increasing air flow to the engine provides:
²Improved engine performance
²Lower exhaust smoke density
²Improved operating economy
²Altitude compensation
²Noise reduction.
The turbocharger also uses a wastegate (Fig. 3),
which regulates intake manifold air pressure and
prevents over boosting at high engine speeds. When
the wastegate valve is closed, all of the exhaust gases
flow through the turbine wheel. As the intake mani-
fold pressure increases, the wastegate actuator opens
the valve, diverting some of the exhaust gases away
from the turbine wheel. This limits turbine shaft
speed and air output from the impeller.
Fig. 1 Turbocharger Operation
1 - TURBINE SECTION
2 - EXHAUST GAS
3 - BEARING HOUSING
4 - COMPRESSOR SECTION
5 - INLET AIR
6 - COMPRESSED AIR TO ENGINE
7 - EXHAUST GAS
8 - EXHAUST GAS TO EXHAUST PIPE
Fig. 2 Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator
1 - TURBOCHARGER
2 - DIAPHRAGM
3 - WASTE GATE ACTUATOR
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The turbocharger is lubricated by engine oil that is
pressurized, cooled, and filtered. The oil is delivered
to the turbocharger by a supply line that is tapped
into the oil filter head. The oil travels into the bear-
ing housing, where it lubricates the shaft and bear-
ings (Fig. 4). A return pipe at the bottom of the
bearing housing, routes the engine oil back to the
crankcase.
The most common turbocharger failure is bearing
failure related to repeated hot shutdowns with inad-
equate ªcool-downº periods. A sudden engine shut
down after prolonged operation will result in the
transfer of heat from the turbine section of the tur-bocharger to the bearing housing. This causes the oil
to overheat and break down, which causes bearing
and shaft damage the next time the vehicle is
started.
Letting the engine idle after extended operation
allows the turbine housing to cool to normal operat-
ing temperature. The following chart should be used
as a guide in determining the amount of engine idle
time required to sufficiently cool down the turbo-
charger before shut down, depending upon the type
of driving and the amount of cargo.
TURBOCHARGER(COOL DOWN(CHART
Driving Load Turbocharger Idle Time (in
minutes)
Condition Temperature Before Shut
Down
Stop & Go Empty Cool Less than 1
Stop & Go Medium Warm 1
Highway
SpeedsMedium Warm 2
City Traffic Max.
GCWRWarm 3
Highway
SpeedsMax.
GCWRWarm 4
Uphill
GradeMax.
GCWRHot 5
Fig. 3 Wastegate Operation
1 - SIGNAL LINE
2 - EXHAUST BYPASS VALVE
3 - WASTE GATE
4 - EXHAUST
5 - TURBINE
6 - EXHAUST BYPASS VALVE
7 - WASTE GATE
8 - EXHAUST
9 - TURBINE
10 - SIGNAL LINE
Fig. 4 Turbocharger Oil Supply and Drain
1 - BEARINGS
2 - OIL SUPPLY (FROM ENGINE BLOCK)
3 - OIL RETURN (TO SUMP)
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TURBOCHARGER
REMOVAL
The exhaust manifold and turbocharger cannot be
remove with the engine in vehicle.
(1) Remove engine from vehicle and mount on
engine stand (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - REMOVAL) .
(2) Remove thermostat to upper radiator hose pipe
(Fig. 5).(3) Remove engine lift hook (Fig. 6).
(4) Remove exhaust manifold heat shield (Fig. 6).
(5) Disconnect turbocharger oil supply and return
lines at turbocharger (Fig. 6).
(6) Remove exhaust manifold retaining nuts (Fig.
6).
(7) Remove exhaust manifold and turbocharger
from engine (Fig. 6).
Fig. 5 TURBOCHARGER AND COOLANT PIPES
1 - TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE RETAINING BOLT
2 - TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE
3 - ADAPTER HOSE
4 - HEAT SHIELD
5 - HOSE CLAMPS
6 - TURBOCHARGER INLET PIPE RETAINING BOLT
7 - TURBOCHARGER INLET PIPE
8 - ADAPTER HOSE
9 - HOSE CLAMPS
10 - CLAMP
11 - EGR VALVE TO INTAKE AIR INLET PIPE
12 - CLAMP
13 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING TO UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
PIPE
Fig. 6 EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER
1 - TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY BANJO BOLT
2 - COPPER WASHER
3 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET
4 - COPPER WASHER
5 - EXHAUST MANIFOL HEAT SHIEL RETAINING BOLT
6 - TURBOCHARGER
7 - ENGINE LIFT HOOK
8 - ENGINE LIFT HOOK RETAINING BOLT
9 - SPACER
10 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD RETAINING NUT
11 - TURBOCHARGER OIL RETURN HOSE
12 - HOSE CLAMPS
13 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS
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(8) With exhaust manifold and turbocharger
assembly on work bench, remove turbocharger to
exhaust manifold retaining bolts. Separate exhaust
manifold and turbocharger.
CLEANING
All old gaskets should be inspected for any tears or
signs of prior leakage. If any gaskets show such indi-
cations, they should be replaced with new gaskets.
All gasket mating surfaces must be cleaned of old
gasket material to produce a smooth and dirt free
sealing surface for the new gasket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect exhaust manifold and turbocharger.
Torque nuts to 32.4N´m.
(2) Position new exhaust manifol gasket on
exhaust manifol studs (Fig. 6).
(3) Install exhaust manifold and turbocharger on
engine (Fig. 6). Torque nuts to 32.4N´m.
(4) Connect turbocharger oil supply and return
lines at turbocharger (Fig. 6). Torque oil supply line
to 24.5N´m.
(5) Install exhaust manifold shield (Fig. 6). Torque
bolts to 27.5N´m.
(6) Install engine lift hook (Fig. 6). Torque bolts to
32.4N´m.
(7) Install thermostat to upper radiator hose tube
and turbocharger outlet tube (Fig. 5).
(8) Install engine in vehicle (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
- INSTALLATION).
HEAT SHIELDS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Partially drain cooling system (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(4) Remove thermostat housing to upper radiator
hose tube (Fig. 7).
(5) Remove exhaust manifold heat shield retaining
bolts and remove shield (Fig. 8).
Fig. 7 TURBOCHARGER AND COOLANT PIPES
1 - TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE RETAINING BOLT
2 - TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE
3 - ADAPTER HOSE
4 - HEAT SHIELD
5 - HOSE CLAMPS
6 - TURBOCHARGER INLET PIPE RETAINING BOLT
7 - TURBOCHARGER INLET PIPE
8 - ADAPTER HOSE
9 - HOSE CLAMPS
10 - CLAMP
11 - EGR VALVE TO INTAKE AIR INLET PIPE
12 - CLAMP
13 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING TO UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
PIPE
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INSTALLATION
(1) Reposition exhaust heat shield (Fig. 8).
(2) Install exhaust heat shield retaining bolts (Fig.
8). Torque bolts to 27.5N´m.
(3) Install thermostat housing to upper radiator
hose tube (Fig. 7).
(4) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 8 EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER
1 - TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY BANJO BOLT
2 - COPPER WASHER
3 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET
4 - COPPER WASHER
5 - EXHAUST MANIFOL HEAT SHIEL RETAINING BOLT
6 - TURBOCHARGER
7 - ENGINE LIFT HOOK
8 - ENGINE LIFT HOOK RETAINING BOLT
9 - SPACER
10 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD RETAINING NUT
11 - TURBOCHARGER OIL RETURN HOSE
12 - HOSE CLAMPS
13 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS
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Fig. 8 ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FRAME RAIL - SIDE VIEW
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SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Front Cradle Crossmember to Fram Rail Attaching Bolts (4) 163 120 Ð
Reinforcement Plate to Crossmember Attaching Bolt Size M14 (9) 167 123 Ð
Reinforcement Plate to Crossmember Attaching Bolt Size M12 (1) 108 80 Ð
Reinforcement Plate to Crossmember Attaching Bolt Size M10 (4) 68 50 Ð
Rear Engine Mount to Crossmember Attaching Through Bolt 68 50 Ð
Radiator Support Crossmember Attaching Bolts 51 38 Ð
FRONT CRADLE
CROSSMEMBER
DESCRIPTION - FRONT CRADLE
CROSSMEMBER
This vehicle uses a one piece cast aluminum cradle
for the front cradle crossmember. The cradle cross-
member is used as the attaching points for the lower
control arms, stabilizer bar and steering gear. The
cradle also has the power steering hoses and the
chassis brake tubes attached to it.
WARNING: If a threaded hole in the suspension cra-
dle needs to be repaired, only use the type of
thread insert and installation procedure specified
for this application.
The threaded holes in the front cradle crossmem-
ber that are used for attachment of the lower control
arm rear bushing retainer, power steering hose and
chassis brake tubes can be repaired. The repair is
done by the installation of a Heli-Coiltthread insert
which has been specifically developed for this appli-
cation. Refer to the Mopar Parts Catalog for the spec-
ified Heli-Coiltthread insert to be used for this
application. The procedure for installing the Heli-
Coiltthread insert is detailed in the Service Proce-
dures section in this group of the service manual.
DESCRIPTION - FRONT CRADLE
CROSSMEMBER THREAD REPAIR
WARNING: When performing this procedure use
only the thread inserts which are specified in the
Mopar Parts Catalog for this repair procedure.
These thread inserts have been specifically devel-
oped for this application and use of other types of
thread inserts can result in an inferior long term
repair.
The threaded holes in the front cradle crossmem-
ber, if damaged, can repaired by installing a Heli-
Coiltthread insert.The threaded holes that are repairable using the
thread insert, are the lower control arm rear bushing
retainer mounting bolt holes, routing bracket attach-
ing locations for the power steering hoses, and brake
hose attachment holes.
This repair procedure now allows the threaded
holes in the cradle crossmember to be repaired, elim-
inating the need to replace the cradle crossmember if
damage occurs to one of the threaded holes.
The thread inserts for this application are specified
by part number in the Mopar Parts Catalog.Do not
use a substitute thread insert.
The specific tools and equipment required to install
the thread insert are listed below. Refer to the
instructions included with the thread insert for the
detailed procedure used for the installation of the
thread insert.
NOTE: The thread inserts for this application are for
the repair of M8x1.25 and M10x1.5 threads. Be sure
the correct tools are used for the required thread
insert size.
TOOL REQUIREMENT FOR M8x1.25 Thread
²8.3mm (5/16 in.) Drill Bit
²120É Countersink
²Heli-CoiltTap #4863-8
²Heli-CoiltGage #4624-8
²Heli-CoiltHand Inserting Tool 7751-8
²Needle Nose Pliers ± For Removal Of Thread
Insert Driving Tang
TOOL REQUIREMENT FOR M10x1.5 Thread
²10.5mm (25/64 in.) Drill Bit
²120É Countersink
²Heli-CoiltTap #4863-10
²Heli-CoiltGage #4624-10
²Heli-CoiltHand Inserting Tool 7751-10
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