Anti JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Repair Manual

Component Page
C316 (Built-Up-Export).............. 8Wa-80-46
C316 (Built-Up-Export).............. 8Wa-80-46
C317 (Except Built-Up-Export)........ 8Wa-80-47
C317 (Except Built-Up-Export)........ 8Wa-80-47
Cabin Heater (Diesel)............... 8Wa-80-47
Camshaft Position Sensor (2.4L)....... 8Wa-80-47
Camshaft Position Sensor (3.7L)....... 8Wa-80-47
Camshaft Position Sensor (Diesel)...... 8Wa-80-48
Capacitor......................... 8Wa-80-48
Cargo Lamp (Except Base)........... 8Wa-80-48
CD Changer...................... 8Wa-80-48
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp...... 8Wa-80-49
Cigar Lighter..................... 8Wa-80-49
Clockspring C1.................... 8Wa-80-49
Clockspring C2.................... 8Wa-80-49
Clockspring C3.................... 8Wa-80-49
Clutch Interlock Switch (M/T)......... 8Wa-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 1 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 2 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 3 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 4 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-50
Coil On Plug No. 5 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-51
Coil On Plug No. 6 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-51
Coil Rail (2.4L).................... 8Wa-80-51
Compass Mini-Trip Computer
(Premium)...................... 8Wa-80-51
Controller Antilock Brake............ 8Wa-80-52
Crankshaft Position Sensor (2.4L)...... 8Wa-80-52
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.7L)...... 8Wa-80-52
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Diesel).... 8Wa-80-53
Data Link Connector................ 8Wa-80-53
Diagnostic Junction Port............. 8Wa-80-53
Dome Lamp (Base)................. 8Wa-80-54
Driver Airbag Squib 1............... 8Wa-80-54
Driver Airbag Squib 2............... 8Wa-80-54
Driver Seat Belt Switch............. 8Wa-80-54
Driver Seat Belt Tensioner........... 8Wa-80-54
EGR Solenoid (Diesel)............... 8Wa-80-55
Engine Control Module C1........... 8Wa-80-55
Engine Control Module C2........... 8Wa-80-56
Engine Coolant Level Sensor (Diesel) . . . 8Wa-80-57
Engine Coolant Temp Sensor (Diesel) . . . 8Wa-80-57
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor (Gas).................... 8Wa-80-58
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor........... 8Wa-80-58
Evap/Purge Solenoid................ 8Wa-80-58
Flip-Up Glass Release Motor.......... 8Wa-80-58
Flip-Up Glass Release Switch......... 8Wa-80-58
Front Wiper Motor................. 8Wa-80-59
Fuel Heater (Diesel)................ 8Wa-80-59
Fuel Injector No. 1 (Diesel)........... 8Wa-80-59
Fuel Injector No. 1 (Gas)............. 8Wa-80-59
Fuel Injector No. 2 (Diesel)........... 8Wa-80-59
Fuel Injector No. 2 (Gas)............. 8Wa-80-60Component Page
Fuel Injector No. 3 (Diesel)........... 8Wa-80-60
Fuel Injector No. 3 (Gas)............. 8Wa-80-60
Fuel Injector No. 4 (Diesel)........... 8Wa-80-60
Fuel Injector No. 4 (Gas)............. 8Wa-80-60
Fuel Injector No. 5 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-61
Fuel Injector No. 6 (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-61
Fuel Pressure Sensor (Diesel)......... 8Wa-80-61
Fuel Pressure Solenoid (Diesel)........ 8Wa-80-61
Fuel Pump Module................. 8Wa-80-61
G202............................ 8Wa-80-61
Generator........................ 8Wa-80-62
Glow Plug Assembly (Diesel).......... 8Wa-80-62
Hazard Switch/Combination Flasher.... 8Wa-80-62
Headlamp Leveling Switch
(Built-Up-Export)................ 8Wa-80-63
Heated Seat Module (Highline)........ 8Wa-80-63
High Note Horn.................... 8Wa-80-63
Hood Ajar Switch (Except Base)....... 8Wa-80-63
Idle Air Control Motor............... 8Wa-80-64
Ignition Switch.................... 8Wa-80-64
Input Speed Sensor (3.7L)............ 8Wa-80-64
Instrument Cluster................. 8Wa-80-64
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (Gas) . . . 8Wa-80-65
Intrusion Sensor (Built-Up-Export)..... 8Wa-80-65
Junction Block Body Control Module-JB . 8Wa-80-65
Junction Block C1.................. 8Wa-80-66
Junction Block C2.................. 8Wa-80-67
Junction Block C3.................. 8Wa-80-68
Knock Sensor (3.7L)................ 8Wa-80-69
Leak Detection Pump............... 8Wa-80-69
Left Courtesy Lamp................ 8Wa-80-69
Left Curtain Airbag................. 8Wa-80-69
Left Cylinder Lock Switch (Except Base) . 8Wa-80-69
Left Door Lock Switch (Except Base) . . . 8Wa-80-70
Left Fog Lamp..................... 8Wa-80-70
Left Front Door Ajar Switch (Base)..... 8Wa-80-70
Left Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch
(Except Base)................... 8Wa-80-70
Left Front Door Speaker (Base)........ 8Wa-80-70
Left Front Door Speaker (Premium).... 8Wa-80-71
Left Front Impact Sensor............ 8Wa-80-71
Left Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp..... 8Wa-80-71
Left Front Power Window Motor
(Midline/Highline)................ 8Wa-80-71
Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor (ABS) . . . 8Wa-80-72
Left Headlamp (Built-Up-Export)...... 8Wa-80-72
Left Headlamp (Except Built-Up-Export) . 8Wa-80-72
Left Heated Seat Assembly (Highline) . . . 8Wa-80-72
Left Heated Seat Switch (Highline)..... 8Wa-80-72
Left Instrument Panel Speaker........ 8Wa-80-73
Left Leveling Motor (Built-Up-Export) . . 8Wa-80-73
Left Position Lamp (Built-Up-Export) . . . 8Wa-80-73
Left Power Mirror (Except Base)....... 8Wa-80-73
8Wa - 80 - 2 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSKJ

CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE - LT.GRAY 24 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 Z101 12BK/OR GROUND
2- -
3- -
4- -
5 D25 18YL/VT PCI BUS
6 B6 18WT/DB RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
7 B7 18WT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 12 VOLT
SUPPLY
8 D24 18WT/DG FLASH ABS
9 A20 12RD/DB FUSED B(+)
10 F22 18DB/PK FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN)
11 - -
12 - -
13 B12 18DG/OR VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
14 - -
15 - -
16 Z102 12BK/OR GROUND
17 S43 18LB/YL FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH SIGNAL
18 L50 18WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT
19 B1 18YL/DB REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
20 B2 18YL REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 12 VOLT SUPPLY
21 - -
22 B8 18RD/DB LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
23 B9 18RD LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 12 VOLT SUP-
PLY
24 A10 12RD/DG FUSED B(+)
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (2.4L) - BLACK 3 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K24 18GY/BK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
2 K4 18BK/LB SENSOR GROUND
3 K7 18OR 5 VOLT SUPPLY
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (3.7L) - BLACK 3 WAY
CAV CIRCUIT FUNCTION
1 K24 18GY/BK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
2 K4 18BK/LB SENSOR GROUND
3 K7 18OR 5 VOLT SUPPLY
8Wa - 80 - 52 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTSKJ

CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Coil On Plug No.5 (3.7L) BK Left Side of Engine Near
Fuel Injector No.51
Coil On Plug No.6 (3.7L) BK Right Side of Engine Near
Fuel Injector No.62
Coil Rail (2.4L) BK Right Side of Engine 11, 12
Combination Flasher WT Under Left Side of
Instrument PanelN/S
Compass Mini-Trip Computer BK At Overhead Console N/S
Controller Antilock Brake BK Left Side of Engine
Compartment30
Crankshaft Position Sensor (2.4L) BK Top of Engine N/S
Crankshaft Position Sensor (3.7L) BK Right Lower Side of Engine 4
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Diesel) BK Right Rear Side of Engine 17
Data Link Connector BK Under Center of Instrument
PanelN/S
Diagnostic Junction Port BK Under Center of Instrument
Panel49
Dome Lamp (Base) BK On Headliner N/S
Driver Airbag Squib 1 GY In Steering Wheel N/S
Driver Airbag Squib 2 BK In Steering Wheel N/S
Driver Seat Belt Switch LG At Drive Seat N/S
Driver Seat Belt Tensioner (LHD) YL Lower Left B-Pillar 35
Driver Seat Belt Tensioner (RHD) YL Lower Right B-Pillar 39
EGR Solenoid Right Rear Side of Engine
Compartment27
Engine Control Module C1 BK Left Rear Side of Engine
Compartment19
Engine Control Module C2 BK Left Rear Side of Engine
Compartment19
Engine Coolant Level Sensor (Diesel) LG Rear Side of Engine
Compartment18
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
(Diesel)BK Left Side of Engine 20
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
(Gas)BK Front Side of Engine 2
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor (2.4L) BK Top of Engine N/S
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor (3.7L) BK Left Front Side of Engine 3
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor (Diesel) BK Right Rear Side of Engine 17
Engine Starter Motor Right Front Side of Engine 20
Evap/Purge Solenoid BK At Solenoid N/S
Flip-Up Glass Release Motor BK In Tailgate 46
Flip-Up Glass Release Switch WT In Tailgate 46
Front Washer Pump BK Right Front Side of Engine
Compartment28
Front Wiper Motor (LHD) BK Left Side of Cowl 24
8Wa - 91 - 4 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONKJ
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

GROUND NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
G201 Under Center Console 33, 37
G202 Left Kick Panel (Black Connector) N/S
G203 Under Center of Instrument Panel N/S
G300 Left Front Seat 35
G301 Under Center Console N/S
G302 Right Front Seat 39
G310 Right Quarter Panel 44, 45
G311 Left Quarter Panel 43
G312 Left Quarter Panel N/S
G320 At Fuel Tank N/S
SPLICES
SPLICE NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
S101 Near T/O to Power Distribution Center N/S
S104 Near T/O to Power Distribution Center N/S
S106 Near T/O for G112 N/S
S107 (Diesel) In T/O for C100 32
S108 Near T/O for C106 29
S109 In Trough Near T/O for Radiator Fan Relay N/S
S110 Near T/O for C106 29
S111 In Trough Near T/O for Radiator Fan Relay N/S
S112 Near T/O to Power Distribution Center N/S
S113 (LHD) In T/O for C100 32
S114 In T/O for C100 N/S
S115 Near T/O for Engine Control Module N/S
S118 In T/O for C100 32
S121 Near T/O to Power Distribution Center N/S
S122 In T/O for Controller Antilock Brake 30
S123 In Trough, Front of Engine Compartment N/S
S124 In T/O for Junction Block C3 N/S
S125 In T/O for Junction Block C3 N/S
S130 Near T/O for Left Headlamp N/S
S131 In T/O for Right Headlamp N/S
S140 Near T/O for Left Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp N/S
S141 Near T/O for Left Fog Lamp N/S
S142 Near T/O for Left Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp N/S
S143 Near T/O for Right Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp N/S
S144 Near T/O for Left Fog Lamp N/S
S145 Near T/O for Right Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp N/S
S146 Near T/O for Right Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp N/S
S151 (2.4L) Near T/O for C110 11, 12
S151 (3.7L) In Trough Near T/O for Fuel Injector No.3 1
8Wa - 91 - 10 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONKJ
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transmission.
(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 95 N´m
(70 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown (Fig. 51).
(3) Install the transmission.
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Do not use a metal stamp to mark con-
necting rods as damage may result, instead use ink
or a scratch awl.
The pistons are made of a high strength aluminum
alloy. The top ring groove is coated with a anti-seize
coating. The connecting rods are made of forged pow-
dered metal, with a ªfractured capº design. A full
floating piston pin is used to attach the piston to the
connecting rod (Fig. 52).
1 Connecting Rod
2 Piston
3 Piston Pin
4 Oil Slinger Slot
STANDARD PROCEDURE
CONNECTING ROD BEARING - FITTING
Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring and
bent alignment tabs. Check the bearings for normal
wear patterns, scoring, grooving, fatigue and pitting.
Replace any bearing that shows abnormal wear.
Inspect the connecting rod journals for signs of
scoring, nicks and burrs.
Misaligned or bent connecting rods can cause
abnormal wear on pistons, piston rings, cylinder
walls, connecting rod bearings and crankshaft con-
necting rod journals. If wear patterns or damage to
any of these components indicate the probability of a
misaligned connecting rod, inspect it for correct rod
alignment. Replace misaligned, bent or twisted con-
necting rods.
(1) Wipe the oil from the connecting rod journal.
(2) Lubricate the upper bearing insert and install
in connecting rod.
(3) Use piston ring compressor and Guide Pins
Special Tool 8507 to install the rod and piston assem-
blies. The oil slinger slots in the rods must face front
of the engine. The ªFº's near the piston wrist pin
bore should point to the front of the engine.
(4) Install the lower bearing insert in the bearing
cap. The lower insert must be dry. Place strip of Plas-
tigage across full width of the lower insert at the cen-
ter of bearing cap. Plastigage must not crumble in
use. If brittle, obtain fresh stock.
(5) Install bearing cap and connecting rod on the
journal and tighten bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a
Fig. 51 Flexplate Tightening Sequence
1 - FLEXPLATE
Fig. 52 PISTON AND ROD ASSEMBLY
KJENGINE - 3.7L 9 - 49

INSTALLATION
CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crank-
shaft, Damper or Special Tool 8512, thoroughly
clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose
before installing Damper.
(1) Align crankshaft damper slot with key in
crankshaft. Slide damper onto crankshaft slightly.
CAUTION: Special Tool 8512A, is assembled in a
specific sequence. Failure to assemble this tool in
this sequence can result in tool failure and severe
damage to either the tool or the crankshaft.
(2) Assemble Special Tool 8512±A as follows, The
nut is threaded onto the shaft first. Then the roller
bearing is placed onto the threaded rod (The hard-
ened bearing surface of the bearingMUSTface the
nut). Then the hardened washer slides onto the
threaded rod (Fig. 63). Once assembled coat the
threaded rod's threads with MopartNickel Anti-
Seize or (Loctite No. 771).
(3) Using Special Tool 8512A, press damper onto
crankshaft (Fig. 64).
(4) Install then tighten crankshaft damper bolt to
175 N´m (130 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(6) Connect negative cable to battery.
STRUCTURAL COVER
DESCRIPTION
The structural dust cover is made of die cast alu-
minum and joins the lower half of the transmission
bell housing to the engine bedplate.
OPERATION
The structural cover provides additional power-
train stiffness and reduces noise and vibration.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove the bolts retaining structural cover
(Fig. 65).
(3) Remove the structural cover.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as
described in the following steps. Failure to do so
will cause severe damage to the cover.
(1) Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
(2) Install all bolts retaining the cover-to-engine.
DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
(3) Install the cover-to-transmission bolts. Do NOT
tighten at this time.
Fig. 63 Proper Assembly Method for Special Tool
8512±A
1 - BEARING
2 - NUT
3 - THREADED ROD
4 - BEARING HARDENED SURFACE (FACING NUT)
5 - HARDENED WASHER
Fig. 64 Crankshaft Damper Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8512A
KJENGINE - 3.7L 9 - 55
VIBRATION DAMPER (Continued)

(1) Position the engine exhaust manifold and gas-
ket on the two studs located on the cylinder head.
Install conical washers and nuts on these studs.
(2) Install remaining conical washers. Starting at
the center arm and working outward, tighten the
bolts and nuts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the exhaust heat shields.
(4) Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners,
may cause shield to distort and/or crack.
(5) Assemble exhaust pipe to manifold and secure
with bolts, nuts and retainers. Tighten the bolts and
nuts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD
CAUTION: If the studs came out with the nuts when
removing the engine exhaust manifold, install new
studs. Apply sealer on the coarse thread ends.
Water leaks may develop at the studs if this precau-
tion is not taken.
(1) Position the engine exhaust manifold and gas-
ket on the two studs located on the cylinder head.
Install conical washers and nuts on these studs.
(2) Install remaining conical washers. Starting at
the center arm and working outward, tighten the
bolts and nuts to 25 N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the exhaust heat shields.
(4) Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION: Over tightening heat shield fasteners,
may cause shield to distort and/or crack.
(5) Assemble exhaust pipe to manifold and secure
with bolts, nuts and retainers. Tighten the bolts and
nuts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
VALVE TIMING
DESCRIPTION
The timing drive system has been designed to pro-
vide quiet performance and reliability to support a
non-free wheelingengine. Specifically the intake
valves are non-free wheeling and can be easily dam-
aged with forceful engine rotation if camshaft-to-
crankshaft timing is incorrect. The timing drive
system consists of a primary chain, two secondary
timing chain drives and a counterbalance shaft drive.
OPERATION
The primary timing chain is a single inverted tooth
chain type. The primary chain drives the large 40
tooth idler sprocket directly from a 20 tooth crank-shaft sprocket. Primary chain motion is controlled by
a pivoting leaf spring tensioner arm and a fixed
guide. The arm and the guide both use nylon plastic
wear faces for low friction and long wear. The pri-
mary chain receives oil splash lubrication from the
secondary chain drive and designed oil pump leak-
age. The idler sprocket assembly connects the pri-
mary chain drive, secondary chain drives, and the
counterbalance shaft. The idler sprocket assembly
consists of two integral 26 tooth sprockets a 40 tooth
sprocket and a helical gear that is press-fit to the
assembly. The spline joint for the 40 tooth sprocket is
a non ± serviceable press fit anti rattle type. A spiral
ring is installed on the outboard side of the fifty
tooth sprocket to prevent spline disengagement. The
idler sprocket assembly spins on a stationary idler
shaft. The idler shaft is a light press-fit into the cyl-
inder block. A large washer on the idler shaft bolt
and the rear flange of the idler shaft are used to con-
trol sprocket thrust movement. Pressurized oil is
routed through the center of the idler shaft to pro-
vide lubrication for the two bushings used in the
idler sprocket assembly.
There are two secondary drive chains, both are
roller type, one to drive the camshaft in each SOHC
cylinder head. There are no shaft speed changes in
the secondary chain drive system. Each secondary
chain drives a 26 tooth cam sprocket directly from
the 26 tooth sprocket on the idler sprocket assembly.
A fixed chain guide and a hydraulic oil damped ten-
sioner are used to maintain tension in each second-
ary chain system. The hydraulic tensioners for the
secondary chain systems are fed pressurized oil from
oil reservoir pockets in the block. Each tensioner
incorprates a controled leak path through a device
known as a vent disc located in the nose of the piston
to manage chain loads. Each tensioner also has a
mechanical ratchet system that limits chain slack if
the tensioner piston bleeds down after engine shut
down. The tensioner arms and guides also utilize
nylon wear faces for low friction and long wear. The
secondary timing chains receive lubrication from a
small orifice in the tensioners. This orifice is pro-
tected from clogging by a fine mesh screen which is
located on the back of the hydraulic tensioners.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
MEASURING TIMING CHAIN WEAR
NOTE: This procedure must be performed with the
timing chain cover removed.
(1) Remove the timing chain cover. Refer to Timing
Chain Cover in this section for procedure.
KJENGINE - 3.7L 9 - 71
EXHAUST MANIFOLD (Continued)

(1) Inspect air cleaner, induction system and
intake manifold to insure system is dry and clear of
foreign material.
(2) Remove negative battery cable.
(3) Place a shop towel around the spark plugs
when removing them from the engine. This will catch
any fluid that may possibly be in the cylinder under
pressure.
(4) With all spark plugs removed, rotate engine
crankshaft using a breaker bar and socket.
(5) Identify the fluid in the cylinder(s) (i.e., cool-
ant, fuel, oil or other).
(6) Make sure all fluid has been removed from the
cylinders. Inspect engine for damage (i.e., connecting
rods, pistons, valves, etc.)
(7) Repair engine or components as necessary to
prevent this problem from re-occurring.
CAUTION: Squirt approximately one teaspoon of oil
into the cylinders, rotate engine to lubricate the cyl-
inder walls to prevent damage on restart.
(8) Install new spark plugs.
(9) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
(10) Install a new oil filter.
(11) Fill engine with specified amount of approved
oil.
(12) Connect negative battery cable.
(13) Start engine and check for any leaks.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FORM-IN-PLACE
GASKETS AND SEALERS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place gaskets to assure
obtaining the desired results.Do not use form-in-
place gasket material unless specified.Bead size,
continuity, and location are of great importance. Too
thin a bead can result in leakage while too much can
result in spill-over which can break off and obstruct
fluid feed lines. A continuous bead of the proper
width is essential to obtain a leak-free gasket.
There are numerous types of form-in-place gasket
materials that are used in the engine area. Mopart
Engine RTV GEN II, MopartATF-RTV, and Mopart
Gasket Maker gasket materials, each have different
properties and can not be used in place of the other.
MOPARtENGINE RTV GEN IIis used to seal
components exposed to engine oil. This material is a
specially designed black silicone rubber RTV that
retains adhesion and sealing properties when
exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the air causes the
material to cure. This material is available in three
ounce tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one
year this material will not properly cure. Alwaysinspect the package for the expiration date before
use.
MOPARtATF RTVis a specifically designed
black silicone rubber RTV that retains adhesion and
sealing properties to seal components exposed to
automatic transmission fluid, engine coolants, and
moisture. This material is available in three ounce
tubes and has a shelf life of one year. After one year
this material will not properly cure. Always inspect
the package for the expiration date before use.
MOPARtGASKET MAKERis an anaerobic type
gasket material. The material cures in the absence of
air when squeezed between two metallic surfaces. It
will not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The
anaerobic material is for use between two machined
surfaces. Do not use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPARtBED PLATE SEALANTis a unique
(green-in-color) anaerobic type gasket material that
is specially made to seal the area between the bed-
plate and cylinder block without disturbing the bear-
ing clearance or alignment of these components. The
material cures slowly in the absence of air when
torqued between two metallic surfaces, and will rap-
idly cure when heat is applied.
MOPARtGASKET SEALANTis a slow drying,
permanently soft sealer. This material is recom-
mended for sealing threaded fittings and gaskets
against leakage of oil and coolant. Can be used on
threaded and machined parts under all tempera-
tures. This material is used on engines with multi-
layer steel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets. This
material also will prevent corrosion. MopartGasket
Sealant is available in a 13 oz. aerosol can or 4oz./16
oz. can w/applicator.
SEALER APPLICATION
MopartGasket Maker material should be applied
sparingly 1 mm (0.040 in.) diameter or less of sealant
to one gasket surface. Be certain the material sur-
rounds each mounting hole. Excess material can eas-
ily be wiped off. Components should be torqued in
place within 15 minutes. The use of a locating dowel
is recommended during assembly to prevent smear-
ing material off the location.
MopartEngine RTV GEN II or ATF RTV gasket
material should be applied in a continuous bead
approximately 3 mm (0.120 in.) in diameter. All
mounting holes must be circled. For corner sealing, a
3.17 or 6.35 mm (1/8 or 1/4 in.) drop is placed in the
center of the gasket contact 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 usage of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to
prevent smearing material off the location.
9s - 10 ENGINEKJ
ENGINE - 2.4L (Continued)

IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The IAC stepper motor is mounted to the throttle
body, and regulates the amount of air bypassing the
control of the throttle plate. As engine loads and
ambient temperatures change, engine rpm changes.
A pintle on the IAC stepper motor protrudes into a
passage in the throttle body, controlling air flow
through the passage. The IAC is controlled by the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to maintain the
target engine idle speed.
OPERATION
At idle, engine speed can be increased by retract-
ing the IAC motor pintle and allowing more air to
pass through the port, or it can be decreased by
restricting the passage with the pintle and diminish-
ing the amount of air bypassing the throttle plate.
The IAC is called a stepper motor because it is
moved (rotated) in steps, or increments. Opening the
IAC opens an air passage around the throttle blade
which increases RPM.
The PCM uses the IAC motor to control idle speed
(along with timing) and to reach a desired MAP dur-
ing decel (keep engine from stalling).
The IAC motor has 4 wires with 4 circuits. Two of
the wires are for 12 volts and ground to supply elec-
trical current to the motor windings to operate the
stepper motor in one direction. The other 2 wires are
also for 12 volts and ground to supply electrical cur-
rent to operate the stepper motor in the opposite
direction.
To make the IAC go in the opposite direction, the
PCM just reverses polarity on both windings. If only
1 wire is open, the IAC can only be moved 1 step
(increment) in either direction. To keep the IAC
motor in position when no movement is needed, the
PCM will energize both windings at the same time.
This locks the IAC motor in place.
In the IAC motor system, the PCM will count
every step that the motor is moved. This allows the
PCM to determine the motor pintle position. If the
memory is cleared, the PCM no longer knows the
position of the pintle. So at the first key ON, the
PCM drives the IAC motor closed, regardless of
where it was before. This zeros the counter. Fromthis point the PCM will back out the IAC motor and
keep track of its position again.
When engine rpm is above idle speed, the IAC is
used for the following:
²Off-idle dashpot (throttle blade will close quickly
but idle speed will not stop quickly)
²Deceleration air flow control
²A/C compressor load control (also opens the pas-
sage slightly before the compressor is engaged so
that the engine rpm does not dip down when the
compressor engages)
²Power steering load control
The PCM can control polarity of the circuit to con-
trol direction of the stepper motor.
IAC Stepper Motor Program:The PCM is also
equipped with a memory program that records the
number of steps the IAC stepper motor most recently
advanced to during a certain set of parameters. For
example: The PCM was attempting to maintain a
1000 rpm target during a cold start-up cycle. The last
recorded number of steps for that may have been
125. That value would be recorded in the memory
cell so that the next time the PCM recognizes the
identical conditions, the PCM recalls that 125 steps
were required to maintain the target. This program
allows for greater customer satisfaction due to
greater control of engine idle.
Another function of the memory program, which
occurs when the power steering switch (if equipped),
or the A/C request circuit, requires that the IAC step-
per motor control engine rpm, is the recording of the
last targeted steps into the memory cell. The PCM
can anticipate A/C compressor loads. This is accom-
plished by delaying compressor operation for approx-
imately 0.5 seconds until the PCM moves the IAC
stepper motor to the recorded steps that were loaded
into the memory cell. Using this program helps elim-
inate idle-quality changes as loads change. Finally,
the PCM incorporates a9No-Load9engine speed lim-
iter of approximately 1800 - 2000 rpm, when it rec-
ognizes that the TPS is indicating an idle signal and
IAC motor cannot maintain engine idle.
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the IAC motor through the PCM.
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WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXHAUST
PIPES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECOME
VERY HOT DURING ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW
ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING OXYGEN
SENSOR.
(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Disconnect wire connector from O2S sensor.
CAUTION: When disconnecting sensor electrical
connector, do not pull directly on wire going into
sensor.
(3) Remove O2S sensor with an oxygen sensor
removal and installation tool.
(4) Clean threads in exhaust pipe using appropri-
ate tap.
INSTALLATION
Threads of new oxygen sensors are factory coated
with anti-seize compound to aid in removal.DO
NOT add any additional anti-seize compound to
threads of a new oxygen sensor.
(1) Install O2S sensor. Tighten to 30 N´m (22 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect O2S sensor wire connector.
(3) Lower vehicle.
THROTTLE BODY
DESCRIPTION
The throttle body is located on the intake manifold.
Fuel does not enter the intake manifold through the
throttle body. Fuel is sprayed into the manifold by
the fuel injectors.
OPERATION
Filtered air from the air cleaner enters the intake
manifold through the throttle body. The throttle body
contains an air control passage controlled by an Idle
Air Control (IAC) motor. The air control passage is
used to supply air for idle conditions. A throttle valve
(plate) is used to supply air for above idle conditions.
Certain sensors are attached to the throttle body.
The accelerator pedal cable, speed control cable and
transmission control cable (when equipped) are con-
nected to the throttle body linkage arm.
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the PCM.
REMOVAL
2.4L
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
(1) Remove air cleaner tube at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors
at IAC motor and TPS.
(3) Remove all control cables from throttle body
(lever) arm. Refer to the Accelerator Pedal and Throt-
tle Cable section for removal/installation procedures.
(4) Disconnect necessary vacuum lines at throttle
body.
(5) Remove 3 throttle body mounting bolts (Fig.
23).
(6) Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
(7) Check condition of old throttle body-to-intake
manifold o-ring.
3.7L
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechani-
cally limit the position of the throttle body throttle
plate.Never attempt to adjust the engine idle
speed using this screw.All idle speed functions are
controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
(1) Remove air cleaner tube at throttle body.
(2) Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors
at IAC motor and TPS.
Fig. 23 THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLTS - 2.4L
1 - THROTTLE BODY
2 - IGNITION COIL
3 - MOUNTING BOLTS (3)
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OXYGEN SENSOR (Continued)