1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM oil pressure

OIL PUMP SERVICE
It is necessary to remove the oil pan, oil pickup
and chain case cover (CCC) to service the oil pump
rotors. The oil pump pressure relief valve can be ser-
viced by removing the oil pan and oil pickup tube.
Refer to Timing Chain Cover Removal and Installa-
tion of this section for procedures.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) To remove the relief valve, proceed as follows: (a) Drill a 3.175mm (1/8 inch) hole into the relief
valve retainer cap and insert a self-threading sheet
metal screw into cap. (b) Clamp screw into a vise and while supporting
chain case cover (CCC), remove cap by tapping
CCC using a soft hammer. Discard retainer cap
and remove spring and relief valve (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove oil pump cover screws, and lift off
cover. (3) Remove pump rotors.
(4) Wash all parts in a suitable solvent and inspect
carefully for damage or wear (Fig. 6).
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
(1) Clean all parts thoroughly. Mating surface of
the chain case cover (CCC) should be smooth. Re-
place pump cover if scratched or grooved. (2) Lay a straightedge across the pump cover sur-
face (Fig. 7). If a .076mm (.003 inch) feeler gauge can
be inserted between cover and straight edge, cover
should be replaced. (3) Measure thickness and diameter of outer rotor.
If outer rotor thickness measures 7.64mm (0.0301
inch.) or less (Fig. 8), or if the diameter is 79.95mm
(3.148 inches.) or less, replace outer rotor. (4) If inner rotor measures 7.64mm (.301 inch) or
less replace inner rotor (Fig. 9).
(5) Slide outer rotor into CCC, press to one side
with fingers and measure clearance between rotor
and CCC (Fig. 10). If measurement is .39mm (.015
inch) or more, replace CCC only if outer rotor is in
specification. (6) Install inner rotor into CCC. If clearance be-
tween inner and outer rotors (Fig. 11) is .203mm
(.008 inch) or more, replace both rotors.
Fig. 3 Oil Pan Sealing
Fig. 4 Oil Pan Gasket Installation
Fig. 5 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Fig. 6 Oil Pump
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(7) Place a straightedge across the face of the CCC,
between bolt holes. If a feeler gauge of .102mm (.004
inch) or more can be inserted between rotors and the
straightedge, replace pump assembly (Fig. 12). ONLY
if rotors are in specs. (8) Inspect oil pressure relief valve plunger for scor-
ing and free operation in its bore. Small marks may be
removed with 400-grit wet or dry sandpaper. (9) The relief valve spring has a free length of
approximately 49.5mm (1.95 inches) it should test
between 19.5 and 20.5 pounds when compressed to
34mm (1-11/32 inches). Replace spring that fails to
meet specifications (Fig. 5).
(10) If oil pressure is low and pump is within speci-
fications, inspect for worn engine bearings or other
reasons for oil pressure loss.
OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble pump, using new parts as required.
Install the inner rotor with chamfer facing the
cast iron oil pump cover. (2) Tighten cover screws to 12 N Im (105 in. lbs.). (3) Prime oil pump before installation by filling ro-
tor cavity with engine oil. (4) Install chain case cover slowly refer to Timing
Chain Cover Installation of this section.
Fig. 9 Measuring Inner Rotor Thickness
Fig. 10 Measuring Outer Rotor Clearance in Housing
Fig. 11 Measuring Clearance Between Rotors
Fig. 7 Checking Oil Pump Cover Flatness
Fig. 8 Measuring Outer Rotor Thickness
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CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
Check oil pressure using gauge at oil pressure
switch location. Oil pressure should be 34.47 kPa ( 5
psi.) at idle or 205 to 551 kPa (30 to 80 psi.) at 3000
RPM. (1) Remove pressure sending unit and install oil
pressure gauge (Fig. 13).
CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, Do Not Run
engine at 3000 RPM .
(2) Warm engine at high idle until thermostat
opens.
OIL FILTER
CAUTION: When servicing the oil filter (Fig. 16)
avoid deforming the filter can by installing the re-
move/install tool band strap against the can-to-base
lockseam. The lockseam joining the can to the base
is reinforced by the base plate.
(1) Using Tool C-4065, unscrew filter from base
and discard (Fig. 14). (2) Wipe base clean, then inspect gasket contact
surface. (3) Lubricate gasket of new filter with clean en-
gine oil. (4) Install and tighten filter to 20 N
Im (15 ft. lbs.)
torque after gasket contacts base. Use filter wrench
if necessary. (5) Start engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 12 Measuring Clearance Over RotorsFig. 13 Checking Oil Pump Pressure
Fig. 14 Oil Filter
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SERVICE PROCEDURES INDEX
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Exhaust Pipes, Mufflers and Tailpipes .......... 4
Intake and Exhaust Manifolds ServiceÐTBI Engine.6Intake and Exhaust ManifoldsÐFlexible Fuel Engine.7
Intake and Exhaust ManifoldsÐTBI Engine ...... 5
Intake/Exhaust Manifold ServiceÐ3.0L Engine . . . 13
Intake/Exhaust Manifold ServiceÐ3.3/3.8L Engines.19
Intake/Exhaust Manifolds and Turbocharger ServiceÐTurbo III Engine .................. 9
Intake/Exhaust Manifolds ServiceÐFlexible Fuel Engines ............................... 7
EXHAUST PIPES, MUFFLERS AND TAILPIPES
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist and apply penetrating oil
to clamp bolts and nuts of component being removed. (2) Tail pipes are integral with the muffler (Fig. 5).
Remove clamp at slip joint. Separate at slip joint. (3) Remove clamps and supports (Figs. 6, 7, 8, and 9)
from exhaust system to permit alignment of parts
during assembly. (4) When removing tailpipe, raise rear of vehicle to
relieve body weight from rear springs to provide clear-
ance between pipe and rear axle parts. (5) Clean ends of pipes and/or muffler to assure
mating of all parts. Discard broken or worn insulators,
rusted clamps, supports and attaching parts. When replacement is required on any compo-
nent of the exhaust system, it is most important
that original equipment parts (or their equiva-
lent) be used;
² To insure proper alignment with other parts in the
system.
² Provide acceptable exhaust noise levels and does not
change exhaust system back pressure that could affect
emissions and performance.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble ball joint connection pipes, supports
and clamps loosely to permit alignment of all parts.
Fig. 6 Insulator Tail Pipe and Muffler Support
Fig. 7 Underfloor Converter or Extension Pipe SupportÐ2 Places
Fig. 5 Tail Pipe with MufflerÐTypical
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL (1) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold articu-
late joint. (2) Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor electrical
connection. (3) Remove 8 exhaust manifold retaining nuts and
remove exhaust manifold (Fig. 9).
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
(1) Discard gasket and clean all gasket surfaces of
manifolds and cylinder head. (2) Test gasket surfaces for flatness with straight
edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm per 300
mm (.006 in. per foot) of manifold length. (3) Inspect manifolds for cracks or distortion.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new two-sided grafoil or equivalent in-
take/exhaust manifold gasket. DO NOT APPLY
SEALER. (2) Set exhaust manifold in place. Install and
tighten retaining nuts, starting at center and pro-
gressing outward in both directions to 23 N Im (200
in. lbs.) torque. Repeat this procedure until all nuts
are at specified torque.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
INSTALLATION
(1) Position intake manifold, install, and tighten 8
retaining screws starting at center and progressing
outward in both directions to 23 N Im (200 in. lbs.)
torque. Repeat this procedure until all screws are at
specified torque (Fig. 9). (2) Install PCV vacuum harness and vacuum vapor
harness (Fig. 8). (3) Connect vacuum hose from fuel pressure regu-
lator. (4) Connect fuel injector wiring connector (Fig. 8).
(5) Close fuel tube clip around fuel tubes and in-
stall fastener. (6) Lubricate the ends of the chassis fuel tubes
with 30 wt oil. Connect fuel supply and return hoses
to chassis fuel tube assembly. pull back on the quick
connect fitting to ensure complete insertion. (Refer to
Fuel Hoses, Clamps and Quick Connect Fittings in
Group 14 Fuel Systems). (7) Connect automatic idle speed (AIS) motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring connectors (Fig.
7). (8) Connect accelerator and speed control cables.
Install brake booster vacuum supply hoses. (9) Reconnect negative battery cable.
(10) Install air cleaner hose to throttle body assem-
bly (Fig. 6). (11) With the DRBII Scan Tool use ASD Fuel Sys-
tem Test to pressurize system to check for leaks.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the Auto Shutdown (ASD) relay will remain ener-
gized for 7 minutes or until the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position, or Stop All Test is se-
lected.
INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLDS AND
TURBOCHARGER SERVICEÐTURBO III ENGINE
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs. (2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. Refer to Cooling System, Group 7. (3) Remove fresh air duct from air filter housing.
Remove inlet hose from the intercooler (Fig. 1). (4) Remove radiator hose to cylinder head (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove DIS Ignition Coils from intake mani-
fold (Fig. 3). (6) Remove accelerator and speed control cables
(Fig. 4).
Fig. 9 Intake and Exhaust Manifolds Attaching Points
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(7) Disconnect Intercooler to throttle body outlet
hose. Disconnect vacuum hoses from throttle body
and remove harness (Fig. 5).
(8) Disconnect automatic idle speed (AIS) motor
and throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring connectors
(Fig. 6). (9) Remove PCV Breather/Separator box and vac-
uum harness assembly. Remove brake booster, vac-
uum vapor harness and fuel pressure regulator
harness from intake manifold (Fig. 7). (10) Disconnect Fuel Injector Wiring Connector
(Fig. 8). Charge Temperature Wiring Connector (Fig.
7). (11) Remove fuel supply and return hose quick
connect at fuel tube assembly (Fig. 9). WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE
.
(12) Remove 8 intake manifold screws and washer
assemblies and remove intake manifold (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
Before installing manifold. Refer to Cleaning and
Inspection of this section to check manifold for dam-
age. (1) Install new intake manifold gasket and intake
manifold onto cylinder head and tighten fasteners to
23 N Im (200 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 10).
(2) Install PCV Breather/Separator box and vac-
uum harness assembly. Connect brake booster, vac-
uum vapor harness and vacuum hose to fuel pressure
regulator (Fig. 7).
Fig. 1 Air Cleaner and Throttle Body AssemblyÐTurbo III Engine
Fig. 2 Radiator to Cylinder Head Hose
Fig. 3 Distributorless Ignition Coil (DIS) Location
Fig. 4 Accelerator and Speed Control Cables
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(e) Remove jumper wires.
(f) Continue fuel system service.
(4) Remove throttle cable and transaxle kickdown
linkage (Fig. 4). (5) Remove automatic idle speed (AIS) motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring connectors from
throttle body (Fig. 5). (6) Remove vacuum hose harness from throttle body
(Fig. 5). (7) Remove PCV and Brake booster hoses from Air
Intake Plenum. (8) Remove ignition coil from intake plenum (Fig. 6).
(9) Remove wiring connectors from coolant tempera-
ture sensor (Fig. 7). (10) Remove vacuum connections from air intake
plenum vacuum connector. (11) Remove fuel hoses from fuel rail (Fig. 7).
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE. (12) Remove (8) Fasteners from Air Intake Plenum
to Intake Manifold (Fig. 8). (13) Remove air intake plenum (Fig. 9).
(14) Cover intake manifold with suitable cover when
servicing. (15) Remove vacuum hoses from fuel rail and fuel
pressure regulator (Fig. 10). (16) Disconnect Fuel Injector wiring harness from
engine wiring harness (Fig. 11). (17) Remove fuel pressure regulator attaching bolts
and remove regulator from rail (Fig. 12). Be careful
not to damage the rubber injector O-rings upon
removal from the ports. (18) Remove fuel rail attaching bolts and lift fuel rail
assembly from intake manifold. (19) Separate radiator hose from thermostat hous-
ing and heater hose from heater pipe. (20) Remove (8) nut and washer assemblies and
remove intake manifold (Fig. 2).
INSPECTION
Check for:
² Damage and cracks of each section (Fig. 13).
² Clogged water passages in end cross overs.
² Check for distortion of the cylinder head mounting
surface using a straightedge and thickness gauge (Fig.
14). Refer to (Fig. 15) for Specifications.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position new intake manifold gaskets on cylinder
head and install intake (cross) manifold. (2) Install (8) nuts and washers and tighten in
several steps in order shown in (Fig. 16) to 20 N Im
(174 in. lbs.). (3) Make sure the injector holes are clean and all
plugs have been removed. (4) Lube injector O-ring with a drop of clean en-
gine oil to ease installation. (5) Put the tip of each injector into their ports.
Push the assembly into place until the injectors are
seated in the ports. (6) Install the (3) fuel rail attaching bolts and
torque to 13 N Im (115 in. lbs.).
(7) Install fuel pressure regulator onto fuel rail. In-
stall attaching bolts to intake manifold. Torque reg-
ulator nuts and bracket bolts to 10 N Im (95 in. lbs.)
(Fig. 12). (8) Install fuel supply and return tube hold-down
bolt and the vacuum crossover tube hold-down bolt
and torque to 10 N Im (95 in. lbs.).
(9) Connect fuel injector wiring harness to engine
wiring harness (Fig. 11). (10) Connect vacuum harness to fuel pressure reg-
ulator and fuel rail assembly (Fig. 10). (11) Remove covering from lower intake manifold
and clean surface. (12) Place intake manifold gaskets with beaded
sealant side up on lower manifold. Put air intake in
Fig. 3 Throttle Body Assembly 3.0L
Fig. 4 Throttle Cable Attachment
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(12) Remove the fuel hose quick connect fittings
from the fuel rail using an open end wrench to push
in on the plastic ring located on the end of the fit-
tings. Gently pull the fittings from the fuel rail (Fig.
7).
WARNING: WRAP A SHOP TOWEL AROUND
HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
(13) Remove direct ignition system (DIS) coils and
generator bracket to intake manifold bolt (Fig. 8). (14) Remove intake manifold bolts and rotate man-
ifold back over rear valve cover (Fig. 9). (15) Cover intake manifold with suitable cover
when servicing (Fig. 10). (16) Remove vacuum harness connector from Fuel
Pressure Regulator. (17) Remove fuel tube retainer bracket screw and
fuel rail attaching bolts (Fig. 10). Spread the retainer
bracket to allow fuel tube removal clearance. (18) Remove fuel rail injector wiring clip from the
generator bracket (Fig. 11). (19) Disconnect cam sensor, coolant temperature
sensor, and engine temperature sensors. (20) Remove fuel injector wiring clip from intake
manifold water tube. (21) Remove fuel rail. Be careful not to damage
the rubber injector O-rings upon removal from their
ports (Fig. 12). (22) Remove upper radiator hose, bypass hose and
rear intake manifold hose (Fig. 13). (23) Remove intake manifold bolts. Remove intake
manifold. (24) Remove intake manifold seal retainers screws
(Fig. 14). Remove intake manifold gasket.
INSPECTION
Check for:
² Damage and cracks of each section.
Fig. 7 Quick Connect Fuel Fittings to Fuel Rail
Fig. 8 Ignition Coils
Fig. 9 Intake Manifold Bolts
Fig. 10 Fuel Rail Attaching Bolts
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