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(2) Install the upper inner retainer and bushing on
the top of the damper.
(3) Position the upper damper bracket over the
damper and install the stud nut and bolts.
(4) Tighten the stud nut to 23 Nzm (17 ft. lbs.)
torque. Tighten the bracket bolts to 61 Nzm (45 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the bushing, upper outer retainer and
damper nut.
(6) Install the bushing, lower outer retainer and
damper nut.
(7) Tighten the upper and lower damper nuts.
(8) Connect negative cable to battery.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bat-
tery.
(2) Mark the hinge locations on the hood panel for
alignment reference during installation. Remove the
engine compartment lamp. Remove the hood.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.
CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.(3) Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator
cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste usable cool-
ant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a
clean container for reuse.
(4) Remove the lower radiator hose.
(5) Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant re-
covery hose (Fig. 15).
(6) Remove the fan shroud (Fig. 15).
(7) Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubing
(automatic transmission).
(8) Remove the radiator/condenser (if equipped
with air conditioning).
(9) Remove fan assembly and install a 5/16 x 1/2-
inch SAE capscrew through fan pulley into water
pump flange. This will maintain the pulley and wa-
ter pump in alignment when crankshaft is rotated.
(10) Disconnect the heater hoses (Figs. 16 and 17).
(11) Disconnect the throttle linkages (Fig. 16),
speed control cable (if equipped) and throttle valve
rod.
(12) Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(13) Disconnect the wires from the starter motor
solenoid.
(14) Disconnect all fuel injection harness connec-
tions.
(15) Disconnect the quick-connect fuel lines at the
fuel rail and return line by squeezing the two retain-
ing tabs against the fuel tube (Fig. 16). Pull the fuel
tube and retainer from the quick-connect fitting (re-
fer to Group 14, Fuel System for the proper proce-
dure).
(16) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(17) Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 18).
(18) If equipped with air conditioning, remove the
service valves and cap the compressor ports.
(19) Remove the power brake vacuum check valve
from the booster, if equipped.
(20) If equipped with power steering (Fig. 18):
Fig. 14 Engine Damper
Fig. 15 Upper Radiator Hose, Coolant Recovery
Hose & Fan Shroud
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(a) Align the transmission torque converter hous-
ing with the engine.
(b) Loosely install the converter housing lower
bolts and install the next higher bolt and nut on
each side.
(c) Tighten all 4 bolts finger-tight.
(5) Install the engine support cushions (if re-
moved).
(6) Lower the engine and engine support cushions
onto the engine compartment brackets.
(7) Remove the engine lifting device.
(8) Raise the vehicle.
(9) If equipped with an automatic transmission:
(a) Install the converter-to-drive plate bolts. En-
sure the installation reference marks are aligned.
Tighten the bolts to 54 Nzm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Install the converter-housing access cover.
(c) Install the exhaust pipe support.
(10) Install the remaining converter or flywheel
housing bolts.
(11) Install the starter motor and connect the ca-
ble. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nzm (33 ft. lbs.) torque.
(12) Tighten the engine support cushing through-
bolt nuts.
(13) Install the remaining flywheel and converter
housing bolts. Tighten the bolts to 38 Nzm (28 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(14) Connect the exhaust pipe to the manifold.
(15) Install the oil filter.
(16) Lower the vehicle.
(17) Connect the coolant hoses and tighten the
clamps.
(18) If equipped with power steering:
(a) Remove the protective caps
(b) Connect the hoses to the fittings at the steer-
ing gear. Tighten the nut to 52 Nzm (38 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Fill the pump reservoir with fluid.
(19) Remove the pulley-to-water pump flange
alignment capscrew and install the fan and spacer or
Tempatrol fan assembly.
(20) Install the fan shroud and radiator and con-
denser (if equipped with air conditioning).
(21) Connect the radiator hoses.
(22) Connect the automatic transmission fluid
cooler pipes, if equipped.
(23) Connect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(24) Connect the throttle valve rod and retainer.
Connect the throttle cable and install the rod. Install
the throttle valve rod spring.
(25) Connect the speed control cable, if equipped.
(26) Connect the fuel supply and return lines to
the throttle body.
(27) Connect all the vacuum hoses and wire con-
nectors.
(28) Connect the service valves to the A/C compres-
sor ports, if equipped with air conditioning.(29) Fill the power steering reservoir.
(30) Connect the battery cables.
(31) Install the hood.
(32) Install the air cleaner.
(33) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
(34) Fill the cooling system.
(35) Stop the engine and check the fluid levels.
Add fluid, as required.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYÐYJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Place a protective cloth over the windshield
frame. Raise the hood and rest it on the windshield
frame (Fig. 19).
(2) Disconnect the battery cable clamps and re-
move the battery.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.
CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.
(3) Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator
cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste usable cool-
ant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a
clean container for reuse.
(4) Disconnect the wire connectors from the gener-
ator.
(5) Disconnect the ignition coil and distributor wire
connectors.
(6) Disconnect the oil pressure sender wire connec-
tor.
Fig. 19 Hood on Windshield Frame
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INSTALLATIONÐYJ VEHICLES
(1)MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
(a) Position the torque arm bracket to the trans-
mission. Install the bolts and tighten to 54 Nzm (40
ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Position the support cushion onto the torque
arm bracket. Install the nuts and tighten to 54 Nzm
(40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(c) Position the insulator stud assembly and up-
per nut (Fig. 11). Position the skid plate to the
studs of the support cushion and the insulator stud
(Fig. 11). Install the support cushion stud nuts and
tighten to 54 Nzm (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Install the
lower stud nut and tighten the upper and lower in-
sulator stud nuts to 41 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2)AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:
(a) Position the torque arm bracket to the trans-
mission. Install the bolts and tighten to 54 Nzm (40
ft. lbs.) torque.
(b) Position the support cushion onto the torque
arm bracket. Install the bolts and nuts and tighten
to 54 Nzm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(c) Position the skid plate to the studs of the sup-
port cushion and install the nuts. Tighten the support
cushion stud nuts to 54 Nzm (40 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the skid plate bolts to the sill and
tighten to 88 Nzm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove the transmission support.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Connect negative cable to battery.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYÐXJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bat-
tery.
(2) Mark the hinge locations on the hood panel for
alignment reference during installation. Remove the
engine compartment lamp. Remove the hood.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPER-
ATED ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE
CARE TO PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT.
CAREFULLY RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE
REMOVING THE RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.
(3) Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator
cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste usable cool-
ant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into a
clean container for reuse.
(4) Remove the lower radiator hose.
(5) Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant re-
covery hose (Fig. 13).
Fig. 11 Rear MountÐYJ Vehicles (Manual
Transmission)Fig. 12 Rear MountÐYJ Vehicles (Automatic
Transmission)
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(26) Connect the speed control cable, if equipped.
(27) Connect the throttle cable linkages.
(28) Connect the heater hoses at the engine ther-
mostat housing and water pump.
(29) Install the fan assembly to the idler pulley.
(30) Install the radiator or radiator and condenser
(if equipped with A/C).
(31) Connect the service valves to the A/C compres-
sor ports, if equipped with A/C.
(32) Charge the air conditioner system.
(33) Connect radiator fan switch wire.
(34) Connect automatic transmission fluid cooler
lines, if equipped.
(35) Install the fan shroud, electric cooling fan and
radiator and condenser (if equipped with A/C).
(36) Install upper radiator support.
(37) Connect the upper radiator hose.
(38) Connect the lower radiator hose.
(39) Fill the cooling system with reusable coolant
and/or new coolant.
(40) Align the hood to the scribe marks. Install the
hood.
(41) Connect the vacuum harness connector.
(a) Firmly push the connectors together ensuring
that the retaining tabs are engaged.
(b) Insert the vacuum connector assembly into
the retaining bracket on the intake manifold.
(42) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(43) Install the battery and connect the battery ca-
ble.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DI-
RECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(44) Start the engine, inspect for leaks and correct
the fluid levels, as necessary.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYÐYJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Place a protective cloth over the windshield
frame. Raise the hood and rest it on the windshield
frame (Fig. 17).
(2) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bat-
tery.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPERATED
ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE CARE TO
PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT. CAREFULLY
RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE REMOVING THE
RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.
(3) Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator
cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste reusablecoolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into
a clean container for reuse.
(4) Disconnect the wire connectors from the gener-
ator.
(5) Disconnect the ignition coil and distributor wire
connectors.
(6) Disconnect the oil pressure sender wire connec-
tor.
(7) Disconnect the wires at the starter motor sole-
noid and injection wire harness connector.
(8) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release pro-
cedure (refer to Group 14, Fuel System).
(9) Disconnect the quick-connect fuel lines at the
fuel rail and return line by squeezing the retaining
tabs against the fuel tube (Fig. 18). Pull the fuel tube
and retainer from the quick-connect fitting (refer to
Group 14, Fuel System for the proper procedure).
(10) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(11) Disconnect the engine ground strap.
(12) Remove the air cleaner (Fig. 18).
(13) Disconnect the vacuum purge hose at the fuel
vapor canister tee.
(14) Disconnect the idle speed actuator wire con-
nector.
(15) Disconnect the throttle cable and remove it
from the bracket (Fig. 18).
(16) Disconnect the throttle rod at the bellcrank.
(17) Disconnect the speed control cable, if equipped
(Fig. 18).
Fig. 17 Hood on Windshield Frame
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(6) Apply bead of Loctite 599 sealer to oil pan seal-
ing surface. Sealer bead should be at least 3 mm (1/8
in.) wide. Then install pan and tighten pan bolts to 7
Nzm (65 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install new gasket on oil pan drain plug. Install
and tighten plug to 20 Nzm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Connect cable to engine bracket and throttle
linkage.
(9) Fill transmission with Mopar Dexron/Mercon
IIE.
(10) Adjust the cable as described in cable adjust-
ment procedure.
TRANSMISSION THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
(1) Shift transmission into Park, shut engine off
and raise hood.
(2) Press cable release button (Fig. 44).
(3) Push cable conduit back into cable sheath as
far as possible (Fig. 45).
(4) Rotate lever on throttle body to wide open
throttle position. Cable will ratchet to correct adjust-
ment point as lever is rotated (Fig. 45).
Fig. 43 Removing/Installing Transmission Throttle
Cable And Bracket
Fig. 41 Transmission Throttle Cable Attachment
Fig. 42 Removing/Installing Transmission Throttle
Cable
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EXTERIOR COMPONENTS
INDEX
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Air Exhaust GrilleÐXJ...................... 25
Battery TrayÐXJ.......................... 14
Body Side Molding/CladdingÐXJ.............. 20
Body Stripes/DecalsÐXJ.................... 21
Brush GuardÐXJ.......................... 3
Cowl Grille and ScreenÐXJ................. 12
Cowl Weatherstrip Seal/Crossmember Air
DeflectorÐXJ........................... 11
Dash Panel Insulator PanelÐXJ.............. 12
Drip Rail MoldingÐXJ...................... 25
Exterior NameplatesÐXJ................... 26
External MirrorsÐXJ....................... 27
Front FenderÐXJ......................... 14
Fuel Filler Door BumpersÐXJ................ 27Fuel Filler Nozzle/TubeÐXJ................. 26
Grille and Grille Opening Panel (GOP)ÐXJ....... 3
Hood AdjustmentÐXJ...................... 10
Hood Hinge ReplacementÐXJ............... 10
Hood Latch ReplacementÐXJ................ 11
Hood Latch Striker ReplacementÐXJ.......... 11
HoodÐXJ................................ 7
Latch Release Cable ReplacementÐXJ......... 11
Luggage RackÐXJ........................ 28
Quarter Window AppliqueÐXJ................ 25
Radiator Support CrossmemberÐXJ............ 6
Rear Wheelhouse Flares and LinersÐXJ........ 19
Safety Latch Striker ReplacementÐXJ.......... 11
BRUSH GUARDÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolts and washers that attach the
brush guard (Fig. 1) to the side sills.(2) Remove the nuts and washers that the attach
brush guard to the bumper. Remove the brush guard
from the bumper.INSTALLATION
(1) Position and support the brush guard on the
bumper. Install the attaching washers and nuts.
Do not tighten the nuts until the brush guard
is properly positioned on the vehicle and
aligned.
(2) Install the bolts and washers to attach the
brush guard to side sills.
(3) Align the brush guard and tighten the bolts.
GRILLE AND GRILLE OPENING PANEL (GOP)ÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws and grille (Fig. 2) from the
grille opening panel (GOP).
(2) Remove the screws, side marker lenses and the
headlamp bezels from the grille opening panel (GOP)
(Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the headlamps and park/turn signal
lamps from the GOP (Fig. 4).
(4) Open the hood.
(5) Remove the nuts that attach the grille opening
panel (GOP) to the bracket on radiator support cross-
member.
Fig. 1 Brush Guard Removal/Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the horns, baffle braces and
the wire harnesses on the baffles (Fig. 11).
(2) Position the radiator and the radiator support
crossmember at the front of vehicle (Fig. 10). Install
and tighten screws to 9 Nzm (76 in-lbs) torque.
(3) For 2.5L engines, install the power steering
pump reservoir on the left filler panel (Fig. 9).
(4) Install the grille opening panel (GOP).
HOODÐXJ
The hood service procedures included in this sec-
tion include:
²Hood removal and installation.
²Hood adjustment.
²HingeÐlatchÐstriker service (Fig. 12).
²Latch release cable service.
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Fig. 12 Hood Latches, Rod, Release Cable, Striker & Safety Latch
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HOOD REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood.
(2) Disconnect the underhood lamp wire harness
connector, if equipped (Fig. 13).
(3) Drill out and remove the rivets that attach the
hood release cable bellcrank to the hood (Fig. 14).
(4) Disconnect the bellcrank from the latch con-
necting rod and the release cable. Remove the
bellcrank from the hood.
(5) Remove the latch release cable clips and re-
move the cable from the hood (Fig. 12).
(6) Remove the screws that attach the latches to
the hood (Fig. 15).
(7) Disconnect the latches from the hood and latch
connecting rod. Remove the latches from the hood.
(8) Remove the nuts that attach the safety latch to
the hood. Remove the safety latch from the hood.
(9) Remove the clips and latch connecting rod from
the hood.
(10) Mark the location of hood, the hinges and the
hinge shims for installation (Fig. 16).(11) Remove the screws that attach the hinges to
the hood. Remove the hood from the vehicle with the
aid of a helper.
(12) Remove the insulation panel from the hood
(Fig. 17).
HOOD INSTALLATION
(1) Install the insulation panel on the hood.
(2) Position the hood on the shims and hinges; fin-
ger-tighten the hinge bolts.
(3) Align the hinges and shims with the reference
marks. Tighten the hinge bolts to 30 Nzm (22 ft-lbs)
torque.
(4) Connect the latch release cable and latch con-
necting rod to the bellcrank.
(5) Position the bellcrank on the hood and install
the rivets.
Fig. 13 Underhood Lamp
Fig. 14 Hood Release Cable Bellcrank
Fig. 15 Hood Latch & Safety Latch
Fig. 16 Hood Hinges and Support Rod
JEXTERIOR COMPONENTSÐXJ 23 - 9

(6) Attach the latch release cable to the clips.
(7) Connect the latches to the latch rod and posi-
tion them on the hood.
(8) Install the screws to attach the latches to the
hood.
Tighten the screws to 9 Nzm (77 in-lbs) torque.
(9) Position the safety latch on the hood and install
the attaching nuts. Tighten the screws to 13 Nzm
(115 in-lbs) torque.
(10) Test latch release cable and latches for proper
operation.
(11) Connect the underhood lamp wire harness
connector.
(12) Inspect the hood for proper alignment and ad-
just as necessary.
HOOD ADJUSTMENTÐXJ
The hood bolt holes are elongated for fore and aft
and side-to-side adjustment.
(1) If hood is low to the cowl panel, insert shims
between the hinge and hood at the rear hinge bolts.
(2) Adjust the hood bumper (Fig. 18) in or out to
provide proper hood-to-fender height alignment.
(3) Adjust the hood strikers (Fig. 19) with shims as
necessary. Tighten the screws to 22 Nzm (16 ft-lbs)
torque after adjustment.
(4) Align each latch and striker so that the striker
enters latch squarely.
HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENTÐXJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hood from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the seal from the hinge base (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove the hinge retaining nuts from the
studs.
(4) Remove the restraint cable and hinge from the
cowl panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the hinge over the studs and place the
restraint cable on the right side, lower stud.
Fig. 17 Hood Insulation PanelFig. 18 Hood Bumper
Fig. 19 Hood Latch Striker
Fig. 20 Hood Hinge and Seal
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