battery location DODGE TRUCK 1993 Service User Guide

(3) Remove the rocker arm bolts and pivots (Fig.

2).
Place them on a bench in the same order as re­
moved.
(4) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.

ROCKER
ARMS

J9209-66
Fig.
2
Rocker Arms
INSTALLATION
(1) Rotate the crankshaft until the "V6" mark
lines up with the TDC mark on the timing chain
case cover. This mark is located 147° ATDC from the
No.l firing position.

CAUTION:
DO NOT
rotate
or
crank
the
engine dur­
ing
or
immediately
after
rocker
arm
installation.
Al­

low
the
hydraulic roller tappets adequate time
to
bleed down (about
5
minutes).

(2) Install the push rods in the same order as re­
moved.
(3) Install rocker arm and pivot assemblies in the
same order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm bolts
to 28 N*m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install cylinder head cover.
(5) Connect spark plug wires.

CYLINDER
HEADS
The alloy cast iron cylinder heads (Fig. 3) are held
in place by 8 bolts. The spark plugs are located in
the peak of the wedge between the valves.

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedures). (3) Remove the heat shields (Fig. 4).
SPARK SPARK
INTAKE

PLUGS
PLUG VALVE
EXHAUST INTAKE EXHAUST VALVE VALVES VALVES
J9309-35

Fig.
3 Cylinder Head
Assembly Fig.
4
Exhaust
Manifold Heat
Shields

(4) Remove the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Remove the generator.
(5) Remove closed crankcase ventilation system.
(6) Disconnect the evaporation control system.
(7) Remove the air cleaner.
(8) Disconnect the fuel lines.
(9) Disconnect accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables. (10) Remove the return spring.
(11) Remove distributor cap and wires.
(12) Disconnect the coil wires.
(13) Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(14) Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose.
(15) Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets.
(16) Remove intake manifold and throttle body as
an assembly. Discard the flange side gaskets and the
front and rear cross-over gaskets.
(17) Remove exhaust manifolds.
(18) Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods.
Identify to ensure installation in original locations.

•
3.9L
ENGINE
9 - 31 (4) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft (Fig. 8).

J9309-46

Fig.
8 installing Oil
Seal

(5) Tighten chain case cover bolts to 41 N-m (30 ft.
lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 N*m (215 in.
lbs.) torque.
(6) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal in­
stallation tool.
(7) Install vibration damper. (8) Instajl fuel lines (refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys­

tem).
(9) Install water pump and housing assembly us­
ing new gaskets (refer to Group 7, Cooling System).
Tighten bolts to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. (10) Install power steering pump (refer to Group

19,
Steering). (11) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System). (12) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 N-m (17 ft. lbs.) torque. (13) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque. (14) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure). (15) Connect the negative cable to the battery.

FRONT
CRANKSHAFT
OIL
SEAL REPLACEMENT
The oil seal can be replaced without removing the
timing chain cover provided the cover is not mis­ aligned. (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove vibration damper.
(3) If front seal is suspected of leaking, check front
oil seal alignment to crankshaft. The seal installa­ tion/alignment tool 6635, should fit with minimum
interference. If tool does not fit, the cover must be re­
moved and installed properly.

(4)
Place a suitable tool behind the lips of the oil
seal to pry the oil seal outward. Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft seal surface of cover.
(5) Place the smaller diameter of the oil seal over
Front Oil Seal Installation Tool 6635 (Fig. 6). Seat
the oil seal in the groove of the tool.
(6) Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft
(Fig. 7). (7) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft (Fig. 8).
(8) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal in­
stallation tool. (9) Install the vibration damper.
(10) Connect the negative cable to the battery.

CAMSHAFT
This procedure requires that the engine is removed
from the vehicle.. The camshaft has an integral oil pump and distrib­
utor drive gear (Fig. 9).
CHAIN

SPROCKET

Fig.
9 Camshaft and
Sprocket
Assembly
REMOVAL

(1) Remove intake manifold.
(2) Remove cylinder head covers. (3) Remove timing case cover and timing chain.
(4) Remove rocker arms.
(5) Remove push rods and tappets; identify each
part so it can be installed in the original location. (6) Remove distributor and lift out the oil pump
and distributor drive shaft.
(7) Remove camshaft thrust plate; note location of
oil tab (Fig. 10).
(8) Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to fa­
cilitate removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft,
being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.

RE
MO
VAL-BEA RING
(1) With engine completely disassembled, drive out
rear cam bearing core hole plug.
(2) Install proper size adapters and horseshoe
washers (part of Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer

9
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ENGINE

• (3) Remove the rocker arm bolts and pivots (Fig,

2).
Place them on a bench in the same order as re­
moved.
(4) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
ROCKER
CYLINDER

J9209-65

Fig.
2
Rocker
Arms INSTALLATION

(1) Rotate the crankshaft until the "V8" mark
lines up with the TDC mark on the timing chain
case cover. This mark is located 147° ATDC from the
No.l firing position.

CAUTION:
DO NOT
rotate
or crank the engine dur­
ing
or immediately
after
rocker arm installation. Al­

low
the hydraulic roller tappets adequate
time
to
bleed
down
(about 5 minutes).
(2) Install the push rods in the same order as re­
moved.
(3) Install rocker arm and pivot assemblies in the
same order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm bolts
to 28 N-m (21 ft. lbs.) torque. (4) Install cylinder head cover.
(5) Connect spark plug wires.

CYLINDER HEADS
The alloy cast iron cylinder heads (Fig. 3) are held
in place by 10 bolts. The spark plugs are located in
the peak of the wedge between the valves. The 5.2L cylinder head is identified by the foundry
mark NH.
REMOVAL (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedures).
(3) Remove the heat shields (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Remove the generator. (5) Remove closed crankcase ventilation system. (6) Disconnect the evaporation control system. (7) Remove the air cleaner.
(8) Disconnect the fuel lines. (9) Disconnect accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick- down cables.
EXHAUST SPARK EXHAUST SPARK EXHAUST
VALVE PLUGS VALVES PLUGS VALVE
INTAKE INTAKE
VALVES VALVES
J9309-37

Fig.
3 Cylinder Head
Assembly
Fig.
4
Exhaust
Manifold Heat
Shields
(10) Remove the return spring.
(11) Remove distributor cap and wires.
(12) Disconnect the coil wires.
(13) Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(14) Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose. (15) Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets. (16) Remove intake manifold and throttle body as
an assembly. Discard the flange side gaskets and the
front and rear cross-over gaskets.
(17) Remove exhaust manifolds.
(18) Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods.
Identify to ensure installation in original locations.
(19) Remove the head bolts from each cylinder
head and remove cylinder heads. Discard the cylin­ der head gasket.
(20) Remove spark plugs.

CLEANING
Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder

heads.
Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces
using a suitable solvent.

FLANGE GASKET

X
Fig. 8 intake Manifold Flange Gasket Alignment alignment dowels in the cross-over gaskets to posi­
tion the intake manifold. After intake manifold is in
place, inspect to make sure seals are in place. (11) The following torque sequence duplicates the
expected results of the automated assembly system (Fig. 9).
J9209-60
Fig. 9 Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
• Step
1—Tighten
bolts 1 through 4, in sequence, to
8 N-m (72 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten in alternating
steps 1.4 N-m (12 in. lbs.) torque at a time.
• Step 2—Tighten bolts 5 through 12, in sequence,
to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
• Step 3—Check that all bolts are tighten to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
• Step 4—Tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 16 N-m (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
• Step
5—Check
that all bolts are tighten to 16 N-m (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Install exhaust manifolds. Tighten the bolts
and nuts to 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Adjust spark plugs to specifications (refer to
Group 8D, Ignition System). Install the plugs and
tighten to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. (14) Install coil wires. (15) Connect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(16) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(17) Install distributor cap and wires. (18) Hook up the return spring.
(19) Connect the accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(20) Install the fuel lines.
(21) Install the generator and drive belt. Tighten
generator mounting bolt to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque. Tighten the adjusting strap bolt to 23 N-m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Refer to Group 7, Cooling Sys­
tem for adjusting the belt tension.
(22) Install the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Tighten the bolts. (23) Place the cylinder head cover gaskets in posi­
tion and install cylinder head covers. Tighten the
bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(24) Install closed crankcase ventilation system.
(25) Connect the evaporation control system.
(26) Install the air cleaner.
(27) Install the heat shields. Tighten the bolts to
41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. (28) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for proper procedure).
(29) Connect the negative cable to the battery.

VALVES
/
VALVE
SPRINGS
The valves are arranged in-line and inclined 18°.
The rocker pivot support and the valve guides are cast integral with the heads. This procedure requires the removal of the cylinder
head.
REMOVAL (1) Remove the cylinder head.
(2) Compress valve springs using Valve Spring
Compressor Tool MD-998772A.
(3) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring re­
tainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
(4) Before removing valves, remove any burrs from
valve stem lock grooves to prevent damage to the
valve guides. Identify valves to ensure installation in
original location.
VALVE CLEANING Clean valves thoroughly. Discard burned, warped
and cracked valves. Remove carbon and varnish deposits from inside of
valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
VAL VE INSPECTION Measure valve stems for wear. If wear exceeds
0.051 mm (0.002 inch), replace the valve. Measure valve stem guide clearance as follows:
(a) Install Valve Guide Sleeve Tool C-3973 over
valve stem and install valve (Fig. 10). The special

9
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ENGINE

(8) Turn crankshaft and camshaft to line up with
keyway location in crankshaft sprocket and in cam­ shaft sprocket.
(9) Lift sprockets and chain (keep sprockets tight
against the chain in position as described). (10) Slide both sprockets evenly over their respec­
tive shafts and use a straightedge to check alignment
of timing marks (Fig. 5).
TIMING

MARKS
J9209-129

Fig.
5
Alignment
of Timing Marks (11) Install the camshaft bolt. Tighten the bolt to
68 Nnn (50 ft. lbs.) torque. (12) Check camshaft end play. The end play should
be 0.051-0.152 mm (0.002-0.006 inch) with a new
thrust plate and up to 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) with a used thrust plate. If not within these limits install a
new thrust plate.
CLEANING Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and
cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
INSTALLATION (1) Using a new cover gasket, carefully install
chain case cover to avoid damaging oil pan gasket.
Use a small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhe­ sive Sealant, or equivalent, at the joint between tim­
ing chain cover gasket and the oil pan gasket. Finger
tighten the timing chain cover bolts at this time.
(2) Place the smaller diameter of the oil seal over
Front Oil Seal Installation Tool 6635 (Fig. 6). Seat
the oil seal in the groove of the tool.
(3) Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft
(Fig. 7). (4) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft (Fig. 8).
(5) Tighten chain case cover bolts to 41 Nnn (30 ft.
lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 Nnn (215 in.
lbs.) torque.
(6) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal in­
stallation tool. (7) Install vibration damper.
(8) Install fuel lines (refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys­

tem).
CRANKSHAFT
k

FRONT
OIL
SEAL
INSTALL
THIS

END
INTO

SPECIAL
TOOL
6635
J9309-44

Fig.
6
Placing
Oil
Seal
on
Installation
Tool
6635
SPECIAL
TOOL
\ | OIL
SEAL

TIMING
CHAIN

COVER
J9309-45*-
Fig.
7 Position Tool and
Seal
onto Crankshaft
(9) Install water pump and housing assembly us­
ing new gaskets (refer to Group 7, Cooling System).
Tighten bolts to 41 Nnn (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install power steering pump (refer to Group

19,
Steering).
(11) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(12) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 Nnn (17 ft. lbs.) torque. (13) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 11 Nnn (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(14) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure).
(15) Connect the negative cable to the battery.

•
J9309-46
Fig. 8 Installing Oil Seal
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT The oil seal can be replaced without removing the
timing chain cover provided the cover is not mis­ aligned. (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove vibration damper.
(3) If front seal is suspected of leaking, check front
oil seal alignment to crankshaft. The seal installa­
tion/alignment tool 6635, should fit with minimum interference. If tool does not fit, the cover must be re­
moved and installed properly. (4) Place a suitable tool behind the lips of the oil
seal to pry the oil seal outward. Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft seal surface of cover. (5) Place the smaller diameter of the oil seal over
Front Oil Seal Installation Tool 6635 (Fig. 6). Seat
the oil seal in the groove of the tool. (6) Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft
(Fig. 7). (7) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft (Fig. 8). (8) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal in­
stallation tool. (9) Install the vibration damper. (10) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
CAMSHAFT This procedure requires that the engine is removed
from the vehicle. The camshaft has an integral oil pump and distrib­
utor drive gear (Fig. 9).
5.2L
ENGINE
9 - 61
J9309-71

Fig.
9 Camshaft and Sprocket Assembly REMOVAL

(1)
Remove intake manifold.
(2) Remove cylinder head covers. (3) Remove timing case cover and timing chain.

(4)
Remove rocker arms.
(5) Remove push rods and tappets. Identify each
part so it can be installed in its original location.

(6)
Remove distributor and lift out the oil pump
and distributor drive shaft.
(7) Remove camshaft thrust plate, note location of
oil tab (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Timing Chain Oil Tab Installation
(8) Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to fa­
cilitate removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft,
being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.

REMOVAL-BEARING
(1)
With engine completely disassembled, drive out
rear cam bearing core hole plug. (2) Install proper size adapters and horseshoe
washers (part of Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer

9
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ENGINE

• (3) Remove the rocker arm bolts and pivots (Fig.

2).
Place them on a bench in the same order as re­
moved. (4) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
ROCKER
CYLINDER

J9209-65

Fig.
2
Rocker Arms INSTALLATION

(1) Rotate the crankshaft until the "V8" mark
lines up with the TDC mark on the timing chain
case cover. This mark is located 147° ATDC from the
No.l firing position.

CAUTION:
DO NOT
rotate
or crank the engine dur­
ing
or
immediately
after
rocker
arm installation. Al­
low the hydraulic roller tappets adequate
time
to
bleed
down
(about 5 minutes).
(2) Install the push rods in the same order as re­
moved.
(3) Install rocker arm and pivot assemblies in the
same order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm bolts
to 28 N*m (21 ft. lbs.) torque. (4) Install cylinder head cover.
(5) Connect spark plug wires.
CYLINDER HEADS The alloy cast iron cylinder heads (Fig. 3) are held
in place by 10 bolts. The spark plugs are located in
the peak of the wedge between the valves. The 5.9L cylinder head is identified by the foundry
mark CF.

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedures).
(3) Remove the heat shields (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Remove the generator.
(5) Remove closed crankcase ventilation system. (6) Disconnect the evaporation control system.
(7) Remove the air cleaner.
(8) Disconnect the fuel lines.
(9) Disconnect accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick- down cables.
EXHAUST SPARK EXHAUST SPARK EXHAUST
VALVE PLUGS VALVES PLUGS VALVE
INTAKE INTAKE

VALVES
VALVES
J9309-37

Fig.
3 Cylinder Head
Assembly
Fig.
4
Exhaust
Manifold Heat
Shields
(10) Remove the return spring.
(11) Remove distributor cap and wires.
(12) Disconnect the coil wires.
(13) Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(14) Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose.
(15) Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets.
(16) Remove intake manifold and throttle body as
an assembly. Discard the flange side gaskets and the
front and rear cross-over gaskets.
(17) Remove exhaust manifolds.
(18) Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods.
Identify to ensure installation in original locations. (19) Remove the head bolts from each cylinder
head and remove cylinder heads. Discard the cylin­ der head gasket.
(20) Remove spark plugs.

CLEANING
Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder

heads.
Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces
using a suitable solvent.

FLANGE GASKET

Fig. 8 Intake Manifold Flange Gasket Alignment alignment dowels in the cross-over gaskets to posi­
tion the intake manifold. After intake manifold is in
place, inspect to make sure seals are in place.
(11) The following torque sequence duplicates the
expected results of the automated assembly system (Fig. 9).

J9209-60

Fig. 9 Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
• Step
1—Tighten
bolts 1 through 4, in sequence, to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten in alternating
steps 1.4 N-m (12 in. lbs.) torque at a time.
• Step 2—Tighten bolts 5 through 12, in sequence,
to 8 N-m (72 in. lbs.) torque. • Step 3—-Check that all bolts are tighten to 8 N-m
(72 in. lbs.) torque.
• Step 4—Tighten all bolts, in sequence, to 16 N-m (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
• Step 5—Check that all bolts are tighten to 16 N-m (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Install exhaust manifolds. Tighten the bolts
and nuts to 34 N-m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Adjust spark plugs to specifications (refer to
Group 8D, Ignition System). Install the plugs and
tighten to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. (14) Install coil wires. (15) Connect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(16) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(17) Install distributor cap and wires.
(18) Hook up the return spring.
(19) Connect the accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(20) Install the fuel lines.
(21) Install the generator and drive belt. Tighten
generator mounting bolt to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque. Tighten the adjusting strap bolt to 23 N-m (200 In. lbs.) torque. Refer to Group 7, Cooling Sys­
tem for adjusting the belt tension.
(22) Install the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Tighten the bolts.
(23) Place the cylinder head cover gaskets in posi­
tion and install cylinder head covers. Tighten the
bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(24) Install closed crankcase ventilation system.
(25) Connect the evaporation control system.
(26) Install the air cleaner.
(27) Install the heat shields. Tighten the bolts to
41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. (28) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for proper procedure).
(29) Connect the negative cable to the battery.

¥AL¥ES
/
WALWE SPRIliS
The valves are arranged in-line and inclined 18°.
The rocker pivot support and the valve guides are cast integral with the heads. This procedure requires the removal of the cylinder
head.
REMOVAL (1) Remove the cylinder head.
(2) Compress valve springs using Valve Spring
Compressor Tool MD-998772A.
(3) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring re­
tainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
(4) Before removing valves, remove any burrs from
valve stem lock grooves to prevent damage to the
valve guides. Identify valves to ensure Installation in original location,

VALVE
CLEANING Clean valves thoroughly. Discard burned, warped
and cracked valves.
Remove carbon and varnish deposits from Inside of
valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.

VALVE
INSPECTION Measure valve stems for wear. If wear exceeds
0.051 mm (0.002 Inch), replace the valve.
Measure valve stem guide clearance as follows: (a) Install Valve Guide Sleeve Tool C-3973 over
valve stem and install valve (Fig. 10). The special

•

5.9L
ENGINE
9 - 89
(2) Place installing tool, part of Puller Tool Set
C-3688 in position and press the vibration damper
onto the crankshaft (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Installing Vibration Damper (3) Install the crankshaft bolt and washer. Tighten
the bolt to 183 N-m (135 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the crankshaft pulley. Tighten the pul­
ley bolts to 23 N-m (200 In. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System). (6) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 N-m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the retainer bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.)
torque.
(8) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
TIMING CHAIN COWER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System).
(3) Remove the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System). (4) Remove water pump (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System).
(5) Remove power steering pump (refer to Group

19,
Steering). (6) Remove vibration damper.
(7) Remove fuel lines (refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys­

tem).

(8) Loosen oil pan bolts and remove the front bolt
at each side. (9) Remove the cover bolts.
(10) Remove chain case cover and gasket using ex­
treme caution to avoid damaging oil pan gasket.
(11) Place a suitable tool behind the lips of the oil
seal to pry the oil seal outward. Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft seal surface of cover (Fig. 3).

TIMING
CHAIN
STRETCH
(1) Place a scale next to the timing chain so that
any movement of the chain may be measured.
(2) Place a torque wrench and socket over cam­
shaft sprocket attaching bolt. Apply torque in the di- Fig. 3 Removal of Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
rection of crankshaft rotation to take up slack; 41
N-m (30 ft, lbs.) torque with cylinder head installed
or 20 N-m (15 ft. lbs.) torque with cylinder head re­
moved. With a torque applied to the camshaft sprocket bolt, crankshaft should not be permitted to
move. It may be necessary to block the crankshaft to
prevent rotation.
(3) Hold a scale with dimensional reading even
with the edge of a chain link. With cylinder heads installed, apply 14 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque In the re­
verse direction. With the cylinder heads removed, ap­
ply 20 N-m (15 ft. lbs.) torque In the reverse direction. Note the amount of chain movement (Fig.

4).

Fig. 4 Measuring Timing Chain Wear and Stretch
(4) Install a new timing chain, if its movement ex­
ceeds 3.175 mm (1/8 inch). (5) If chain is not satisfactory, remove camshaft
sprocket attaching bolt and remove timing chain
with crankshaft and camshaft sprockets,
(6) Place both camshaft sprocket and crankshaft
sprocket on the bench with timing marks on exact
imaginary center line through both camshaft and
crankshaft bores.
(7) Place timing chain around both sprockets.
(8) Turn crankshaft and camshaft to line up with
keyway location in crankshaft sprocket and in cam­
shaft sprocket.
(9) Lift sprockets and chain (keep sprockets tight
against the chain in position as described).

(7) Install vibration damper.
(8) Install fuel lines (refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys­

tem).

(9) Install water pump and housing assembly us­
ing new gaskets (refer to Group 7, Cooling System).
Tighten bolts to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install power steering pump (refer to Group

19,
Steering).
(11) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System). (12) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 N-m (17 ft. lbs.) torque. (13) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque. (14) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure). (15) Connect the negative cable to the battery.

FRONT CRANKSHAFT
OIL
SEAL
REPLACEMENT
The oil seal can be replaced without removing the
timing chain cover provided the cover is not mis­ aligned. (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove vibration damper.
(3) If front seal is suspected of leaking, check front
oil seal alignment to crankshaft. The seal installa­
tion/alignment tool 6635, should fit with minimum interference. If tool does not fit, the cover must be re­
moved and installed properly. (4) Place a suitable tool behind the lips of the oil
seal to pry the oil seal outward. Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft seal surface of cover. (5) Place the smaller diameter of the oil seal over
Front Oil Seal Installation Tool 6635 (Fig. 6). Seat
the oil seal in the groove of the tool. (6) Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft
(Fig. 7). (7) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft (Fig. 8). (8) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal in­
stallation tool. (9) Install the vibration damper.
(10) Connect the negative cable to the battery.

CAMSHAFT
This procedure requires that the engine is removed
from the vehicle. The camshaft has an integral oil pump and distrib­
utor drive gear (Fig. 9).

REMOVAL
(1) Remove intake manifold.
(2) Remove cylinder head covers.
(3) Remove timing case cover and timing chain.
(4) Remove rocker arms.
(5) Remove push rods and tappets. Identify each
part so it can be installed in its original location.
THRUST
PLATE
OIL PUMP
AND

DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE
GEAR
INTEGRAL

WITH
CAMSHAFT
•CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
J8309-71
Fig.
9 Camshaft and
Sprocket Assembly
(6) Remove distributor and lift out the oil pump
and distributor drive shaft. (7) Remove camshaft thrust plate, note location of
oil tab (Fig. 10).

THRUST PLATE
REAR
SIDE

J9209-132

Fig.
10 Timing
Chain
Oil Tab
Installation

(8) Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to fa­
cilitate removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft,
being careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam lobes.

REMOVAL-BEARING
(1) With engine completely disassembled, drive out
rear cam bearing core hole plug. (2) Install proper size adapters and horseshoe
washers (part of Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer
Tool C-3132-A) at back of each bearing shell. Drive out bearing shells (Fig. 11).

INSTALLATION-BEARING
(1) Install new camshaft bearings with Camshaft
Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C-3132-A by sliding
the new camshaft bearing shell over proper adapter.
(2) Position rear bearing in the tool. Install horse-