1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM timing belt

Camshaft bearing journals and lobe wear. Lobe
wear should not exceed .25mm (.010 inch). To mea-
sure cam lobe wear (Fig. 8), measure lobe diameter
in two places at the largest diameter (over the nose).
Take first reading with micrometer in unworn area
at the edge of the lobe. Take second reading in the
worn area where rocker arm contacts the lobe. Sub-
tract second reading from the first. The difference is
the cam lobe wear.
CAMSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft
without cam followers. Tighten screws to specified
torque. (2) Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far
rearward as it will go. (3) Zero dial indicator (Fig. 9).
(4) Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
(5) End play travel: 0.13 - 0.33mm (0.005 - 0.013
inch.). (6) Remove bearing caps and camshaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install cam followers in correct order as re-
moved. (2) Align camshaft bearing caps in proper sequence
with Cap No. 1 at timing belt end and Cap No. 5 at
transmission end. Arrows on Caps No. 1, 2, 3, 4
must point toward timing belt to prevent cap break-
age (Fig. 11). (3) Apply Mopar Gasket Maker to No.1 and No.5
bearing cap (Fig. 10). (4) Caps must be installed before camshaft seals
are installed.
LASH ADJUSTER (TAPPET) NOISE
A tappet-like noise may be produced from several
items. Refer to Lash Adjuster and Tappet Noise - Di-
agnosis in Standard Service Procedures, this Group.
VALVE COMPONENTS REPLACEÐCYLINDER HEAD NOT REMOVED
ROCKER ARM AND HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove valve cover.
(2) For each rocker arm, rotate cam until base cir-
cle is in contact with rocker arm. Depress valve
spring using Special Tool C-4682 (Fig. 12) and slide
rocker arm out. Keep rocker arms in order for reas-
sembly. (3) Remove hydraulic lash adjuster.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install hydraulic lash adjusters making sure
that adjusters are at least partially full of oil. This is
indicated by little or no plunger travel when the lash
adjuster is depressed. (2) Rotate cam until base circle is in contact posi-
tion with rocker arm. Depress valve spring with Spe-
cial Tool C-4682 (Fig. 12) and slide rocker arm in
place. Keep rockers in order. It is possible for the
Fig. 9 Camshaft End Play
Fig. 10 Cam Tower Cap Sealing
Fig. 11 Camshaft Bearing Caps Installation
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CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE ASSEMBLY
SERVICEÐTURBO III
CYLINDER HEAD COVER SEALING
(1) Before installation, clean cylinder head and cover
mating surfaces. Make certain rails are flat.
Caution: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact the
timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber and
cause tooth skipping.
(2) Install covers and gasket assembly to head and
torque to 12 N Im (105 in.lbs.).
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
Refer to Intake and Exhaust Manifold Service in
Exhaust Systems and Intake Manifold Group 11 for
removal procedure for the intake and exhaust mani-
folds. (1) The Timing Belt and Solid Mount Compressor
Mount Bracket must be removed before the cylinder
head can be removed. Refer to procedure outlined in
this group for service procedures. (2) Remove cylinder head bolts.
(3) Cylinder head must be flat within 0.1mm (.004
inch) (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The Turbo III head gasket is not the same
as any other engine head gasket (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Head bolt diameter is 11mm. These bolts
are Unique to this engine application they are not
interchangeable with other engines.
The Cylinder head bolts are torqued using a
new procedure they should be examined BE-
FORE reuse. If the threads are necked down the
bolts should be replaced. (Fig. 4 ). Necking can be checked by holding a scale or
straight edge against the threads. If all the threads
do not contact the scale the bolt should be replaced.
Fig. 2 Checking Cylinder Head Flatness
Fig. 3 Cylinder Head Gaskets
Fig. 4 Checking Bolts for StretchingÐNecking
Fig. 1 Cylinder Head Valve Cover and Gasket As- sembly
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Before installing the bolts, the threads should be
cleaned and oiled. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence
shown in (Fig. 5 ). Using the 4 step torque turn
method, tighten according to the following values:
² First All to 61 N Im (45 ft. lbs.)
² Second All to 88 N Im (65 ft. lbs.)
² Third All (again) to 88 N Im (65 ft., lbs.)
² Fourth + 1/4 Turn Do not use torque wrench
for this step.
² Bolt torque after 1/4 turn should be over 90 ft. lbs.
If not, replace the bolt. Refer to Intake and Exhaust Manifold Service in
Exhaust Systems and Intake Manifold Group 11 for
installation procedure. Refer to the Timing Belt and Solid Mount Com-
pressor Mount Bracket service procedures in this
group for installations procedures.
TIMING BELT COVER SERVICEÐTURBO III
ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove PCV tube and upper timing belt cover
screws (Fig. 1). Remove upper cover. (2) Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to Cooling
System Group 7 for procedure. (3) Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove right
wheel and inner splash shield (Fig. 2).
(4) Remove water pump pulley and crankshaft pul-
ley retaining bolts (Fig. 3), remove pulleys. (5) Remove lower accessory drive belt idler and
tensioner pulley (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 Timing Belt Cover Screws
Fig. 5 Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
Fig. 2 Right Inner Splash Shield
Fig. 3 Crankshaft and Water Pump Pulleys
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CAUTION: Do not use a impact wrench to remove
pulley bolts. (6) Remove lower timing belt cover fasteners (Fig.
1). Remove cover.
INSTALLATION (1) Raise vehicle on hoist. Install lower timing belt
cover and tighten fasteners to 12 N Im (105 in. lbs.)
torque (Fig. 4).
CAUTION: Do not use impact wrench on accessory
drive belt tensioner bolt. It may cause damage to
tensioner arm. Accessory drive belt tensioner pul-
ley bolt must be installed finger tight. (2) Install accessory drive belt tensioner pulley
bolt finger tight. Then tighten bolt to 54 N Im (40 ft.
lbs.) torque (Fig. 4). (3) Install crankshaft and water pump pulleys
(Fig. 3). (4) Install inner splash shield and wheel (Fig. 2).
(5) Install accessory drive belt. Refer to Cooling
System Group 7 for procedure. (6) Install upper timing belt cover and tighten
screws to 4 N Im (36 in. lbs.) torque. Install PCV tube
(Fig. 1).
TIMING BELT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove timing belt cover refer to timing belt
cover service of this section for procedure. (2) Lift engine with Engine Support Tool C-4852.
Separate right engine mount (Fig. 5). (3) Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove lower acces-
sory drive belt idler pulley bracket assembly (Fig. 6). (4) Loosen timing belt tensioner, remove timing
belt and idler pulley (Fig. 6). (5) Lower vehicle
Fig. 4 Timing Belt Cover and Tensioner
Fig. 5 Right Engine MountÐTypical
Fig. 6 Remove Timing Belt
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CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT TIMING
PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove air cleaner fresh air duct.
(2) Remove ignition cable cover (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove valve covers and loosen rocker arm as-
semblies about 3 turns as shown in (Fig. 8).
CAUTION: Check lash adjuster for loose or missing
retainers before continuing service procedure.
(4) Align and pin both intake and exhaust cam
sprockets with 3/32 drills or pin punches (Fig. 9). Ac-
cessory Shaft does not need to be timed. (5) Remove spark plugs.
(6) Install a dial indicator in Number 1 spark plug
hole (Fig. 10). (7) Rotate crankshaft till number 1 piston is at
Top Dead Center. Mark the engine block for TDC
reference. (8) Install timing belt and idler pulley in sequence
shown in (Fig. 11). (9) Remove dial indicator from cylinder head (Fig.
10). Remove drills or pins from camshaft sprockets
(Fig. 11). (10) Adjust tension to 445 N (110 lbs.)
New beltor
311 N (70 lbs.) Used belt. Install belt tension gauge on
timing belt (Fig. 12) adjust tensioner until specified
tension is achieved.
CAUTION: Belt tension gauge must be installed be-
tween the belt teeth to get a accurate reading .
(11) Rotate crankshaft clockwise 2 full revolutions
and check alignment of camshaft and crankshaft tim-
ing marks. Do not reverse rotate crankshaft or
attempt to rotate engine using cam or accessory
shaft attaching screw.
CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact the
timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber and
cause tooth skipping.
Fig. 7 Ignition Cable Cover
Fig. 8 Rocker Arm Shaft Assemblies
Fig. 9 Camshafts Pinned Into Position
Fig. 10 Dial Indicator Located in Number 1 Cylinder
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(12) Recheck belt tension, adjust if necessary.
(13) Torque rocker arm shafts in sequence shown
(Fig. 13) to 12 N Im (105 in. lbs.) then to 24 N Im (210
in. lbs.). (14) Install valve covers, spark plugs, ignition cables
and ignition cable cover. (15) Install air cleaner fresh air duct.
(16) Raise vehicle. Install lower timing belt cover
and accessory drive belt tensioner pulley. Refer to
procedure in this section. (17) Lower vehicle. Install right engine mount (Fig.
5). (18) Inspect foam stuffer block condition and posi-
tion (Fig. 14). Stuffer block should be intact and secure
within the engine bracket tunnel. (19) Install upper timing belt cover and PCV tube.
Refer to procedure in this section. (20) Install accessory drive belt. Refer to procedure
in this section.
SERVICING OIL SEALS
Refer to servicing oil seals in this group for proce-
dures. To service the intake cam seal (Turbo III) the
right engine mount must be removed. Refer to
engine mount removal of this Group.
Fig. 13 Rocker Arm ShaftÐInstallation
Fig. 14 Foam Stuffer Block Location
Fig. 11 Camshafts and Crankshaft Timing Marks
Fig. 12 Belt Tension Gauge Location
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CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALS SERVICE
(1) Pry out rear seal with screwdriver. Be careful
not to nick or damage crankshaft flange seal surface
or retainer bore (Fig. 2).
(2) Place Special Tool C-4681 on crankshaft (Fig.
3). (3) Lightly coat seal O.D. with Loctite Stud N'
Bearing Mount or equivalent. (4) Place seal over Tool C-4681 and tap in place
with a plastic hammer.
REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL RETAINER AND OIL SEAL
When retainer removal is required, use Mopar Gas-
ket Maker applied as shown in (Fig. 4) to provide re-
tainer to block sealing during re-installation.
FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL RETAINER
See Timing System and Seals Section for timing
belt covers, belt, crankshaft sprocket and oil seals re-
moval and installation. (1) Remove retainer screws (Fig. 5). For reassembly Mopar Gasket Maker is applied to
the retainer as shown in (Fig. 6). This material cures
in the absence of air providing retainer to block seal-
ing. (2) Install retainer and tighten screws to 12 N Im
(105 in. lbs.).
Fig. 2 Removing Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal
Fig. 3 Installing Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal
Fig. 4 Rear Crankshaft Seal Retainer Sealing
Fig. 5 Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Retainer
Fig. 6 Front Crankshaft Seal Retainer Sealing
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cap and a crankshaft cheek, using care not to dam-
age any bearing surface. Do notloosen main bearing
cap. (2) Use a feeler gauge between number three
thrust bearing and machined crankshaft surface to
determine end play.
CRANKSHAFT BEARING CLEARANCE
(1) Refer to Measuring Main, Connecting Rod
Bearing Clearance in Standard Service Procedures.
Refer to (Fig. 10) for specifications.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plasti-
gage maybe smeared.
(2) Install the main bearing shells with the lubri-
cation groove in the cylinder block (Fig. 12). The 1, 2, 4 and 5 main bearings are full groove to pro-
vide full time oiling to the connecting rod. Only
the number 3 is half-groove.
(3) Make certain oil holes in block line up with oil
hole in bearings and bearing tabs seat in the block tab
slots. (4) Oil the bearings and journals and install crank-
shaft. (5) Install main bearing cap No. 1 on timing belt
end. (6) Install main bearing cap No. 5 on transmission
end. Since the main bearing bolts are torqued using
a new procedure they should be examined BE-
FORE reuse. If the threads are necked down the
bolts should be replaced (Fig. 15).
Fig. 9 Checking Crankshaft End Play
Fig. 10 Crankshaft Specifications
Fig. 11 Checking Crankshaft Oil Clearance with Plastigage
Fig. 12 Installing Main Bearing Upper Shell
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