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need to be reground to prevent seal damage when
the valve is installed.
VALVE INSTALLATION
(1) Coat valve stems with clean engine oil and
insert in cylinder head.
(2) Install new valve stem seals on all valves using
a valve stem seal tool (Fig. 21). The valve stem seals
should be pushed firmly and squarely over valve
guide.CAUTION: When oversize valves are used, the cor-
responding oversize valve seal must also be used.
Excessive guide wear may result if oversize seals
are not used with oversize valves.
(3) Install valve springs and retainers. Compress
valve springs only enough to install locks, taking
care not to misalign the direction of compression.
Nicked valve stems may result from misalignment of
the valve spring compressor.
CAUTION: When depressing the valve spring
retainers with valve spring compressor the locks
can become dislocated. Check to make sure both
locks are in their correct location after removing
tool.
(4) Check the valve spring installed height B after
refacing the valve and seat (Fig. 20). Make sure mea-
surements are taken from top of spring seat to the
bottom surface of spring retainer. If height is greater
than 38.75 mm (1.525 in.), install a .762 mm (0.030
inch.) spacer under the valve spring seat to bring
spring height back within specification.
(5) Install rocker arm shafts as previously
described in this section.
(6) Checking dry lash. Dry lash is the amount of
clearance that exists between the base circle of an
installed cam and the rocker arm roller when the
adjuster is drained of oil and completely collapsed.
Specified dry lash is 1.17 mm (0.046 in.) for intake
and 1.28 mm (0.050 in.) for exhaust. After performing
dry lash check, refill adjuster with oil and allow 10
minutes for adjuster/s to bleed down before rotating
cam.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE MOUNTÐFRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Support the engine and transaxle assembly
with a floor jack so it will not rotate.
(2) Remove the front engine mount through bolt
from the insulator and front crossmember mounting
bracket (Fig. 22).
(3) Remove six screws from air dam to allow
access to the front mount screws.
(4) Remove the front engine mount screws and
remove the insulator assembly.
(5) Remove the front mounting bracket, if neces-
sary (Fig. 22).
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse removal procedure for installation and
tighten fasteners in this order. For engine mount
Fig. 19 Refacing Valve Seats
Fig. 20 Checking Spring Installed Height and Valve
Tip Height Dimensions
Fig. 21 Valve Stem Oil Seal Special Tool C4745
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adjustment procedure, refer to Adjustments, Engine
Mounts in this Section.
(a) Tighten bolts 2, 3 and 4 to 108 N´m (80 ft.
lbs.)
(b) Tighten bolts 1 and 5 to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install six screws to air dam and tighten to 12
N´m (105 in. lbs.).
ENGINE MOUNTÐLEFT
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist and remove left front
wheel.
(2) Support the transaxle with a jack.
(3) Remove the insulator through bolt from the
mount.
(4) Remove the transaxle mount fasteners and
remove mount (Fig. 23).
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
(2) Tighten mount to transaxle bolts to 55 N´m (40
ft. lbs.)
(3) Tighten through bolt to 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.)
(Fig. 23).
(4) Engine mount adjustment, Refer to Engine
Mount Adjustment in this section.
ENGINE MOUNTÐRIGHT
REMOVAL
NOTE: Right mount should only be serviced as an
assembly to prevent noise, vibration and harshness
concerns.
(1) Remove the purge duty solenoid and wiring
harness from engine mount bracket.
(2) Remove the two right engine mount insulator
vertical fasteners from frame rail and loosen the one
horizontal fastener.Do not remove the large nut
located at the end of the core (Fig. 24).
(3) Remove the load on the engine mounts by
carefully supporting the engine and transaxle assem-
bly with a floor jack.
(4) Remove the vertical and horizontal fasteners
from the engine side bracket. Remove the mount
assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
Tighten assembly in the following order:
a. Engine mount to rail fasteners to 68 N´m (50 ft.
lbs.).
b. The vertical engine fastener to 102 N´m (75 ft.
lbs.).
c. The horizontal fastener to 150 N´m (111 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 22 Engine Mounting-Front
Fig. 23 Typical Engine MountingÐLeft
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ENGINE MOUNTÐREAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist and remove the left
front wheel.
(2) Support the transaxle with a jack so it will not
rotate.
(3) Remove the insulator thru bolt from the
mount and rear suspension crossmember.
(4) Remove the four mount fasteners and remove
the mount.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse the removal procedure for installation.
Refer to (Fig. 25).
STRUCTURAL COLLAR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove front engine mounting bracket from
bending strut and front insulator mount.
(3) Remove bolts attaching bending strut to engine
and transaxle.
(4) Remove bolts attaching collar and strut to
engine, oil pan, and transaxle. Remove strut and col-
lar.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Torque procedure for the structural col-
lar and bending strut must be followed or damage
could occur to oil pan, collar, and/or bending strut.
(1) Perform the following steps for installing struc-
tural collar and bending strut. Refer to (Fig. 26):
²Step 1: Place collar into position between tran-
saxle and oil pan. Hand start only, collar to transaxle
bolt 1.
²Step 2: Install bolt 4, collar to oil pan,hand
tight only.
²Step 3: Position bending strut in place and hand
start bolt 3 into the upper transaxle hole.
²Step 4: Install bolt 2, through strut and collar.
Hand starting only.
²Step 5: Install bolt 6, strut to cylinder block,
hand tight only.
²Step 6: Install the remaining collar to oil pan
bolt 5,hand tight only.
²Step 7: Final torque collar to transaxle bolts 1 ±
3, to 101 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
²Step 8: Install bolts 7 and 8, through strut and
into cylinder block.
²Step 9: Final torque bolts4±8to61N´m(45ft.
lbs.).
(2) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 24 Engine MountingÐRight Side
Fig. 25 Engine MountingÐRear
Fig. 26 Structural Collar and Bending StrutÐ
Removal and Installation
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer
to Group 14, Fuel System for procedure. Remove fuel
line to fuel rail.
(2) Disconnect battery.
(3) Remove Air cleaner and hoses.
(4) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(5) Remove upper radiator hose and remove radia-
tor fans. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for proce-
dure.
(6) Remove lower radiator hose.
(7) Disconnect automatic transmission cooler lines
and plug, if equipped.
(8) Disconnect transmission shift linkage.
(9) Disconnect throttle body linkage.
(10) Disconnect engine wiring harness.
(11) Disconnect heater hoses.
(12) Discharge Air Conditioning System. Refer to
Group 24, Air Conditioning for procedure.
(13) Hoist vehicle and remove right inner splash
shield. Remove wheels and tires.
(14) Loosen power steering belt for pump removal.
Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for procedure.
(15) Remove axle shafts. Refer to Group 2, Suspen-
sion and Driveshafts for procedure.
(16) Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold.
(17) Remove front and rear engine mount brackets
from the body.
(18) Remove bending braces and front engine
mount bracket. Remove transmission inspection
cover.
(19) Mark flexplate to torque converter and
remove torque converter bolts.
(20) Install front engine mount bracket.
(21) Lower vehicle.
(22) Remove power steering pump. Set pump
aside.
(23) Remove A/C lines at compressor and cap.
(24) Remove ground straps to body.
(25) Raise vehicle enough to allow engine dolly
Special Tool 6135, cradle Special Tool 6710 with
Posts Special Tool 6848 and Adaptor Special Tool
8130 to be installed under vehicle (Fig. 27).
(26) Loosen cradle posts to allow movement for
proper positioning. Locate two rear posts (right side
of engine) into the holes on the engine bedplate.
Locate the two front posts (left side of engine) on the
front engine bracket and A/C compressor bracket
(Fig. 27). Lower vehicle and position cradle mounts
until the engine is resting on mounts. Tighten
mounts to cradle frame. This will keep mounts from
moving when removing or installing engine and
transmission.(27) Lower vehicle so the weight ofONLY THE
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONare on the cradle.
(28) Remove engine and transmission mount bolts.
(29) Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly on the cradle
to allow for removal around the body.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position engine and transmission assembly
under vehicle and slowly lower the vehicle over the
engine and transmission.
(2) Align engine and transmission mounts to
attaching points. Install mounting bolts at the right
engine and left transmission mounts. Refer to proce-
dures outlined in this section.
(3) Slowly raise vehicle enough to remove the
engine dolly and cradle Special Tools 6135 and 6710.
(4) Install axle shafts. Refer to Group 2, Suspen-
sion and Driveshafts for procedure.
(5) Install transmission and engine braces and
splash shields.
(6) Connect exhaust system to manifold. Refer to
Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for
procedure and torque specifications.
(7) Install power steering pump. Refer to Cooling
System Group 7, Accessory Drive Section for belt ten-
sion adjustment.
(8) Install A/C compressor hoses. Refer to Group
24, Heater and Air Conditioning for procedure.
(9) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System Accessory Drive Section for belt ten-
sion adjustment.
(10) Install front and rear engine mounts. Refer to
this section for procedure.
(11) Install inner splash shield. Install wheels and
tires.
(12) Connect automatic transmission cooler lines,
and shift linkage. Refer to Group 21, Transmission
for procedures.
(13) Connect fuel line and heater hoses.
(14) Install ground straps. Connect engine and
throttle body connections and harnesses. Refer to
Group 8, Electrical for procedure.
(15) Connect throttle body linkage. Refer to Group
14, Fuel System for procedure.
(16) Install radiator fans. Install radiator hoses.
Fill cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System
for filling procedure.
(17) Connect battery.
(18) Install air cleaner and hoses.
(19) Install oil filter. Fill engine crankcase with
proper oil to correct level.
(20) Start engine and run until operating temper-
ature is reached.
(21) Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.
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Fig. 27 Positioning Engine Cradle Support Post MountsÐTypical
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CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to Group
11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold.
(2) Remove nuts attaching front and rear intake
manifold supports from cylinder head cover attaching
studs.
(3) Remove ignition coil pack and plug wires (Fig.
28). Remove ground strap.
(4) Remove the cylinder head cover fasteners.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder
head.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals when install-
ing a new cylinder head cover gasket.
(1) Clean all sealing surfaces.
(2) Install new cylinder head cover gaskets and
spark plug seals (Fig. 29).CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact
the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber
and cause tooth skipping.
(3) Apply MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-
ant at the camshaft cap corners and at the top edge
of the 1/2 round seal.
(4) Install cylinder head cover assembly to head
and tighten fasteners in sequence shown in (Fig. 30).
Using the 3 step torque method:
(a) Tighten all fasteners to 4.5 N´m (40 in. lbs.)
(b) Tighten all fasteners to 9.0 N´m (80 in. lbs.)
(c) Tighten all fasteners to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
(5) Install ignition coil pack and plug wires.
Tighten fasteners to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(6) Install ground strap.
(7) Install front and rear intake manifold support
brackets and attaching nuts, but do not tighten at
this time.
(8) Install upper intake manifold. Refer to Group
11, Exhaust System and Intake Manifold for proce-
dure.
(9) Final torque intake manifold support nuts to
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt, sprockets and covers.
Refer to Timing Belt Service outlined in this section.
(3) Bearing caps are identified for location.
Remove the outside bearing caps first (Fig. 31).
(4) Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching
fasteners in sequence shown (Fig. 32) one camshaft
at a time.
CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The
intake cam number 6 thrust bearing face spacing is
wider.
Fig. 28 Ignition Coil Pack and Ground Strap
Fig. 29 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket and Spark Plug
Seals
Fig. 30 Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
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(5) Identify the camshafts before removing from
the head. The camshafts are not interchangeable.
CAMSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Oil camshaft journals and install camshaft
WITHOUTcam follower assemblies. Install rear cam
caps and tighten screws to specified torque.
(2) Using a suitable tool, move camshaft as far
rearward as it will go.
(3) Zero dial indicator (Fig. 33).
(4) Move camshaft as far forward as it will go.
(5) End play travel: 0.05±0.15 mm (0.002±0.010
in.).
(6) If end play is excessive check cylinder head
and camshaft for wear; replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Ensure that NONE of the pistons are at
top dead center when installing the camshafts.
(1) Remove camshaft retaining caps and lubricate
bearing journals. Install cam followers and camshafts
with clean oil. Install right and left camshaft bearing
caps #2 thru #5 and right #6. Tighten M6 fasteners
to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig.
34).
(2) Apply MopartGasket Maker to No. 1 and No.
6 bearing caps (Fig. 35). Install bearing caps and
tighten M8 fasteners to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(3) Bearing end caps must be installed before
seals can be installed.
(4) Install timing belt, sprockets and covers. Refer
to timing belt service outlined in this section.
(5) Install cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.Fig. 31 Camshaft Bearing Cap Identification
Fig. 32 Camshaft Bearing CapÐ Removal
Fig. 33 Camshaft End Play
Fig. 34 Camshaft Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
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CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt, sprockets and covers
using procedure outlined in this section.
(3) Remove camshaft. Refer to procedure previ-
ously outline this section.
(4) Remove cam follower assemblies from cylinder
head. Keep the cam followers in the order they have
been removed from the head for reassembly.
INSPECTION
Inspect the cam follower assembly for wear or
damage (Fig. 36). Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate with clean oil and install cam fol-
lower assemblies in their original position on the
hydraulic adjuster and valve stem (Fig. 37).
(2) Install the camshafts. Refer to procedure pre-
viously outlined in this section.
(3) Install timing belt, sprockets and covers using
procedure outlined in this section.
(4) Install cylinder head cover using procedure out-
lined in this section.
BALANCE SHAFTS CARRIER ASSEMBLY
BALANCE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
Refer to Timing Belt Cover, and Timing Belt
removal procedure in this section. To repair balance
shafts carrier assembly.
(1) Remove chain cover, guide and tensioner (Fig.
38). Also see Carrier Assembly Removal for service
procedures requiring only temporary relocation of
assembly.
(2) Remove gear cover retaining stud (double
ended to also retain chain guide). Remove cover and
balance shaft gears (Fig. 38).
Fig. 35 Camshaft Bearing Cap Sealing
Fig. 36 Cam Follower Assembly
Fig. 37 Cam Follower AssembliesÐInstallation
Fig. 38 Chain Cover, Guide and Tensioner
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