(3) Install cylinder head, intake manifold, and
exhaust manifold. Refer to cylinder head installation
in this section.
(4) Install push rods in original positions.
(5) Install rocker arms in original positions.
(6) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to cylinder
valve cover installation in this section.
(7) Start and operate engine. Warm up to normal
operating temperature.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to valve mechanism,
engine must not be run above fast idle until all
hydraulic tappets have filled with oil and have
become quiet.
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove right side lower splash shield.
(4) Remove generator, power steering belt. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(5) Remove water pump belt. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling.
(6) Remove engine starter. Refer to Group, 8B for
procedure
(7) Install flywheel locking tool VM.1014 to pre-
vent engine rotation.
NOTE: Crankshaft damper nut is left handed
thread.
(8) Remove vibration damper nut.
(9) Remove vibration damper. No special tool is
needed for removal.
CAUTION: If thread sealant is used it is important
to remove all the old thread sealant from the
threads on the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Before installing damper be sure the O-ring
inside the center of the damper is in its grove.
(1) Install vibration damper.
CAUTION: Correct torque on the vibration damper
nut is important or engine damage can occur.
(2) Install vibration damper nut and tighten to 441
N´m (325 ft. lbs.).
(3) Remove flywheel locking tool, and install
engine starter.(4) Install both accessary drive belts. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(5) Install right splash shield.
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Connect the battery cable.
TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Remove vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper removal in this section.
(3) Pry out seal (Fig. 36).
INSTALLATION
Remove the oil seal ring. The seating diameter
must be 68.000 - 68.030 mm.
(1) Install new seal using special tool VM-1015.
(2) Install vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper installation in this section.
(3) Connect the battery cable.
INJECTION PUMP
For removal and installation of injection pump
refer to Group 14, Fuel.
TIMING GEAR COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove right splash shield.
(4) Remove accessary drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling.
(5) Remove vibration damper nut.
NOTE: Crankshaft damper nut is left handed
thread.
(6) Remove vibration damper.
Fig. 36 Front Cover Seal
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(7) Remove power steering/air conditioning pulley
nut. Remove pulley.
CAUTION: Remove old loctite from threads on
pump.
(8) Remove pump shaft support bracket assembly.
(9) Disconnect the water drain pipe hose at the
timing cover.
CAUTION: When separating the timing geat cover
from the block take care not to damage the mating
surface of the timing gear cover or block. Also take
care not to damage the timing gears or components
located inside the timing gear cover near the edge.
(10) Remove timing gear cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a continuous 3 mm bead of Silicone
Sealer to timing cover, install within 10 minutes,
tighten Torx bolts to 11 N´m (96 in. lbs) (Fig. 37).
(2) Install pump shaft support bracket assembly,
tighten nuts to 24.5 N´m (216 in. lbs.).
(3) Install Power steering/air conditioning pulley,
tighten to 170 N´m (125 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Correct torque on the power steering/air
conditioning pulley nut is important or engine dam-
age can occur.
(4) Connect water drain pipe hose at the timing
cover.NOTE: Before installing damper be sure O-ring on
inside center of damper is in place.
(5) Install vibration damper.
CAUTION: Correct torque on the vibration damper
nut is important or engine damage can occur.
(6) Tighten vibration damper nut to 441 N´m (325
ft. lbs.).
(7) Install accessary drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
cooling for procedure.
(8) Install splash shield.
(9) Lower vehicle.
(10) Connect battery cable.
CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) To service the camshaft (Fig. 38) the engine
must be removed from the vehicle.
(2) Remove valve cover. Refer to valve cover
removal in this section.
(3) Remove rocker arms and push rods. Identify
push rods to ensure installation in there original
location.
(4) Remove cylinder head. Refer to cylinder head
removal in this section.
(5) Remove hydraulic tappets. Refer to tappet
removal in this section.
(6) Remove vibration damper. Refer to vibration
damper removal in this section.
(7) Remove power steering pulley.
(8) Remove pump shaft support bracket.
(9) Remove timing gear cover. Refer to timing gear
cover removal in this section.
(10) Remove camshaft.
Fig. 37 Front Cover Sealer Location
Fig. 38 Camshaft Assembly
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Drain oil.
(4) Remove oil pan bolts (Fig. 48).
(5) Remove oil pan.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install oil pan. Apply a continuous 3 mm bead
of Silicone Sealer to oil pan, install within 10 min-
utes.
(2) Install oil pan bolts and torque bolts to 11 N´m
(8 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install oil drain plug tighten to 79 N´m (58 ft.
lbs).
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Fill engine with proper amount of oil.
(6) Connect battery cable.
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove right splash shield.
(3) Remove both accessory drive belts. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(4) Remove pump shaft support bracket assembly.
(5) Remove vibration damper. Refer to Vibration
Damper Removal in this section.
NOTE: Crankshaft damper nut is left handed
thread.
(6) Remove front cover. Refer to Timing Gear
Cover Removal in this section.
(7) Remove oil pump.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new O-ring and lubricate with clean
engine oil.
(2) Install oil pump and tighten retaining screws
to 27.5 N´m (240 in. lbs.).(3) Install front cover. Refer to Timing Gear Cover
Installation in this section.
(4) Install pump shaft support bracket assembly.
CAUTION: Correct torque on the vibration damper
nut is important or engine damage can occur.
(5) Install vibration damper. Torque nut to 441
N´m (325 ft. lbs.)
(6) Install both accessory drive belts. Refer to
Group 7, Cooling.
(7) Install right splash shield.
OIL PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove oil pan.
(2) Remove clip retaining relief valve.
(3) Remove relief valve cap, spring, and plunger
(Fig. 50).
(4) Check relief valve spring length. Relief valve
spring free length is 57.5mm (2.263 in.). If spring
length is less or spring is distorted it must be
replaced.
(5) Check plunger for scoring, replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all components and relief
valve pocket in cylinder block.
(2) Fit plunger, spring and cap into block.
(3) Compress spring and install retaining clip.
Ensure clip is completely seated in groove.
Fig. 48 Oil Pan
Fig. 49 Oil Pump Drive Gear
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(5) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cool-
ing System for procedure.
(6) Remove heater, and upper radiator hoses at
intake manifold.
(7) Disconnect coolant temperature sensor (Fig.
14).
(8) Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to
Accessory Drive belt Removal and Installation in
Group 7, Cooling System for procedure.
(9) Remove fasteners attaching generator bracket
to cylinder head, and block.
(10) Remove intake manifold center support
bracket bolts (Y bracket) (Fig. 15)
(11) Disconnect fuel injector harness.(12) Remove lower intake manifold fasteners (Fig.
16). Remove the manifold from engine.
(13) Inspect and clean manifold. Refer to Cleaning
and Inspection outlined in this section for proce-
dures.
INSTALLATION
If the following items were removed, install and
torque to:
²Fuel Rail Bolts 22 N´m (200 in. lbs.)
²Engine Outlet Connector Bolts 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.)
²Coolant Temperature Sensor 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.)
²Intake Air Temperature Sensor 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.)
(1) Using a new intake gasket, position intake
manifold on the engine and install retaining bolts.
Fig. 13 Fuel Line Quick Disconnect
Fig. 14 Coolant Temperature SensorÐ2.4L
Fig. 15 Intake Manifold Center Support Bracket
Fig. 16 Intake Manifold Fasteners
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Tighten intake manifold fasteners in the fol-
lowing sequence (Fig. 16). Torque to 23 N´m (200 in.
lbs.). Repeat this procedure until all bolts are at
specified torque.
(3) Install intake manifold center support bracket
bolts (Y bracket):
²Fastener to block 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
²Fastener to intake 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
(4) Install fuel hose quick connector fitting to
chassis tubes.Refer to Fuel Hoses, Clamps and
Quick Connect Fittings in Group 14, Fuel Deliv-
ery.Push the fitting onto the chassis tube until it
clicks into place. Pull on the fitting to ensure com-
plete insertion.
(5) Reverse removal procedures 2 through 12 for
installation.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the ASD relay and fuel pump relay remain energized
for 7 minutes or until the test is stopped, or until
the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(6) With the ignition key in ON position, access
the DRB scan tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressur-
ize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe from
the exhaust manifold at the flex-joint.
(2) Disconnect Oxygen Sensor lead wire at the rear
exhaust manifold (Fig. 17).
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the manifold to the
cylinder head. Remove manifold (Fig. 17).
(4) Inspect and clean manifold. Refer to Cleaning
and Inspection outlined in this section for proce-
dures.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install exhaust manifold with a new gasket
and tighten attaching nuts in the order shown in
(Fig. 17) to 20 N´m (175 in. lbs.).
(2) Attach exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold and
tighten bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3) Connect heated oxygen sensor lead (Fig. 17).
INTAKE MANIFOLDÐ3.0L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
dure(before attempting any repairs).Refer to
Group 14 Fuel System for procedure.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. See Cooling System, Group 7.
(3) Remove air inlet resonator to throttle body
hose.
(4) Remove throttle cable and transaxle kickdown
linkage (Fig. 18).
(5) Remove automatic idle speed (AIS) motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring connectors from
throttle body (Fig. 19).
(6) Remove vacuum hose harness from throttle
body.
(7) Remove PCV and Brake booster hoses from
Air Intake Plenum.
(8) Remove Ignition Coil from Intake Plenum
(Fig. 20).
(9) Remove wiring connectors from coolant temper-
ature sensor (Fig. 21).
(10) Remove vacuum connections from Air Intake
Plenum vacuum connector.
(11) Remove fuel hose from fuel rail (Fig. 21).
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES
TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
Fig. 17 Exhaust Manifold Attaching PointsÐ2.4L
Engine
Fig. 18 Throttle Cable Attachment
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(10) Connect fuel line to fuel rail (Fig. 21). Torque
hose clamps to 1 N´m (10 in. lbs.).
(11) Connect vacuum harness to air intake ple-
num.
(12) Connect and coolant temperature sensor elec-
trical connector to sensor (Fig. 21).
(13) Connect PCV and brake booster supply hose
to intake plenum.
(14) Connect automatic idle speed (AIS) motor
and throttle position sensor (TPS) electrical connec-
tors (Fig. 19).
(15) Connect vacuum vapor harness to throttle
body (Fig. 19).
(16) Install throttle cable and transaxle kickdown
linkage (Fig. 18).
(17) Install air inlet resonator hose assembly to
throttle body.
(18) Install radiator to thermostat housing hose
and heater hose to heater pipe nipple.
(19) Fill cooling system. Refer to Filling the Cool-
ing System outlined in Group 7 Cooling System for
procedure.
(20) Connect negative battery cable.
(21) With the DRB 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
selected.
EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ3.0L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and disconnect exhaust pipe
from rear (cowl side) exhaust manifold at the flex-
joint.(2) Disconnect Oxygen Sensor lead wire at the
rear exhaust manifold (Fig. 28).
(3) Remove bolts attaching cross-over pipe to
manifold (Fig. 30).
(4) Remove rear heat shield (Fig. 29).
(5) Remove nuts attaching rear manifold to cylin-
der head and remove manifold.
(6) Lower vehicle and remove screws attaching
front heat shield to front manifold (Fig. 31).
(7) Remove bolts fastening crossover pipe to front
exhaust manifold and nuts fastening manifold to cyl-
inder head. Remove assemblies.
(8) Inspect and clean manifolds. Refer to Cleaning
and Inspection outlined in this section for proce-
dures.
INSTALLATION
Install the gaskets with the numbers 1-3-5
embossed on the top on the rear bank and those with
numbers 2-4-6 on the front (Radiator side) bank (Fig.
32).
(1) Install rear exhaust manifold and tighten
attaching nuts to 20 N´m (175 in. lbs.).
Fig. 27 Intake Plenum Tightening Sequence
Fig. 28 Disconnect Up Stream Heated Oxygen
Sensor Connection
Fig. 29 Rear Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Attach exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold and
tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
(3) Attach crossover pipe to exhaust manifold and
tighten bolt to 69 N´m (51 ft. lbs.)
(4) Install rear exhaust manifold heat shield (Fig.
29).
(5) Connect heated oxygen sensor lead (Fig. 28).
(6) Install front exhaust manifold and attach
exhaust crossover.
(7) Install front exhaust manifold heat shield and
tighten attaching screws to 15 N´m (130 in. lbs.) (Fig.
31).
INTAKE MANIFOLDÐ3.3/3.8L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove windshield wiper module. Refer to
Group 8K Windshield Wiper and Washer Systems for
procedure.
(2) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
dure(before attempting any repairs).Refer to
Group 14 Fuel System for procedure.
(3) Drain cooling system. See Cooling System,
Group 7 for procedure.(4) Remove air inlet resonator to throttle body
hose assembly.
(5) Remove throttle cable. Refer to Group 14 Fuel
Systems for procedure. Remove wiring harness from
throttle cable bracket.
(6) Remove automatic idle speed (AIS) motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring connectors from
throttle body (Fig. 33).
(7) Remove EGR transducer connector.
(8) Remove vacuum hose harness from throttle
body (Fig. 33).
(9) Remove PCV and brake booster hoses from air
intake plenum.
Fig. 30 Crossover Pipe
Fig. 31 Front Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Fig. 32 Identify Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
Fig. 33 Electrical and Vacuum Connection to
Throttle Body
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(5) Make sure the injector holes are clean and all
plugs have been removed.
(6) Lube injector O-ring with a drop of clean
engine oil to ease installation.(7) Put the tip of each injector into their ports.
Push the assembly into place until the injectors are
seated in the ports (Fig. 41).
(8) Install the fuel rail attaching bolts and torque
to 22 N´m (200 in. lbs.) (Fig. 39).
(9) Install fuel tube retaining bracket screw and
torque to 4 N´m (35 in. lbs.) (Fig. 39).
(10) Connect cam sensor and coolant temperature
sensor (Fig. 40).
(11) Remove covering on lower intake manifold
and clean surface.
(12) Place the new intake manifold gasket on
lower manifold. Put upper manifold into place and
install bolts and nuts finger tight.
NOTE: At no time should the studs be replaced
with a bolt and washer.
(13) Install the generator bracket to intake mani-
fold bolt and the cylinder head to intake manifold
strut bolts. (Do not torque.)
(14) Torque intake manifold bolts to 28 N´m (250
in. lbs.) following torque sequence in (Fig. 38).
(15) Torque generator bracket to intake manifold
bolt to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(16) Torque the cylinder head to intake manifold
strut bolts to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 35).
(17) Connect ground strap and MAP sensor electri-
cal connectors.
(18) Connect vacuum harness to intake plenum
(Fig. 34).
(19) Using a new gasket, connect the EGR tube
flange to the intake manifold and torque to 22 N´m
(200 in. lbs.).
(20) Clip wiring harness into the hole in the throt-
tle cable bracket.
(21) Connect the wiring connectors to the throttle
position sensor (TPS) and Automatic Idle Speed (AIS)
motor (Fig. 33).
(22) Connect vacuum harness to throttle body (Fig.
33).
(23) Install the direct ignition system (DIS) coils.
Torque fasteners to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) (Fig. 37).
(24) Lubricate the end of the chassis fuel tube
with 30 wt. oil. Connect fuel supply hose to chassis
fuel tube assembly. Pull back on the quick connect
fitting to ensure complete insertion (Fig. 36). (Refer
to Fuel Hoses, Clamps and Quick Connect Fittings in
Group 14 Fuel Systems).
(25) Install throttle cable. Refer to Group 14 Fuel
System for procedure.
(26) Connect fuel injector wiring harness.
(27) Install air cleaner and hose assembly.
(28) Connect negative battery cable. Fill Cooling
System. See Cooling System, Group 7.
(29) With the DRB Scan Tool use ASD Fuel Sys-
tem Test to pressurize system to check for leaks.
Fig. 42 Intake Manifold Removal and Installation
Fig. 43 Intake Manifold Gasket
Fig. 44 Intake Manifold Gasket Sealing
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)