1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER steering

HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER NOISE
A tappet-like noise may be produced from several
items. Refer to Lash Adjuster Noise - Diagnosis in
Standard Service Procedures, outlined in this Group.
Lash adjusters are replaced with the rocker
arm as an assembly.
VALVE SEALS AND SPRINGS IN VEHICLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rocker arm shafts assemblies as previ-
ously outlined in this section.
(2) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression.
(3) With air hose attached to adapter tool installed
in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.
(4) Using Special Tool MD-998772A with adapter
6779 (Fig. 19) compress valve springs and remove
valve locks.
(5) Remove valve spring.
(6) Remove valve stem seal by using a valve stem
seal tool (Fig. 20).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve seal/valve spring seat assembly
as outlined in the Valve Installation procedure in this
section.
(2) Using Special Tool MD-998772A compress valve
springs only enough to install locks. Correct align-
ment of tool is necessary to avoid nicking valve stems
(air pressure required), piston at TDC.
(3) Install rocker arm shaft assemblies as previ-
ously outlined in this section.
(4) Install valve cover as previously outlined in
this section.
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs.Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System.
(3) Disconnect all vacuum lines, electrical wiring
and fuel lines from throttle body.
(4) Remove throttle linkage.
(5) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
(6) Remove power brake vacuum hose from intake
manifold.
(7) Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from
manifold.
(8) Remove power steering pump assembly and set
aside.
(9) Disconnect coil pack wiring connector and
remove coil pack and bracket from engine.
(10) Remove cylinder head cover.
(11) Remove cam sensor and fuel injectors wiring
connectors.
(12) Remove intake manifold. Removal procedure
outline in Group 11.
Fig. 19 Removing and Installing Valve Spring
Fig. 20 Valve Stem Oil Seal Tool
Fig. 21 Valve Spring Assembly
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(14) Install crankshaft damper using M12-1.75 x
150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from
Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and
tighten to 142 N´m (105 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 39).
(15) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System Accessory Drive section for proce-
dure.
(16) Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing
relearn. Refer to Group 25, Emission Control Sys-
tems for procedure.
TIMING BELTÐw/AUTO TENSIONERÐIF
EQUIPPED
CHECKING BELT TIMINGÐCOVER INSTALLED
²Remove number one spark plug.
²Using a dial indicator, set number one cylinder
to TDC on the compression stroke.
²Remove the access plug from the outer timing
belt cover (Fig. 28).
²Check the timing mark on the camshaft
sprocket, it should align with the arrow on the rear
belt cover (Fig. 29).
REMOVALÐTIMING BELT
(1) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure outlined in that sec-
tion.
(2) Raise vehicle on a hoist and remove right inner
splash shield (Fig. 42).
(3) Remove crankshaft damper bolt. Remove
damper using the large side of Special Tool 1026 and
insert 6827-A (Fig. 30).
(4) Lower vehicle and place a jack under engine.
(5) Remove right engine mount. Refer to procedure
outlined in this section.
(6) Remove right engine mount bracket (Fig. 44).
(7) Remove front timing belt cover (Fig. 31).CAUTION: Align camshaft and crankshaft timing
marks before removing the timing belt by rotating
the engine with the crankshaft.
(8) Inserta8mmAllen wrench into the belt ten-
sioner. Before rotating the tensioner insert the long
end of a 1/8º or 3 mm Allen wrench into the pin hole
on the front of the tensioner (Fig. 33). Rotate the ten-
sioner counterclockwise with the Allen wrench, while
pushing in lightly on the 1/8 in. or 3 mm Allen
wrench, until it slides into the locking hole.
(9) Remove timing belt.
CAUTION: Do not rotate the camshafts once the
timing belt has been removed or damage to valve
components may occur.
CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT TIMING PROCEDURE AND
BELT INSTALLATION ÐSOHC ENGINE
(1) Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the
sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing,
then back off to 3 notches before TDC (Fig. 35).
(2) Set camshaft to TDC by aligning mark on
sprocket with the arrow on the rear of timing belt
cover (Fig. 36).
(3) Move crankshaft to 1/2 mark before TDC (Fig.
37) for belt installation.
(4) Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft,
go around the water pump sprocket and then around
the camshaft sprocket.
(5) Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up
belt slack.
(6) Remove the pin or 1/8º or 3 mm Allen wrench
from belt tensioner.
(7) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the
alignment of the timing marks (Fig. 50).
(8) Install front half of timing cover.
(9) Install engine mount bracket.
(10) Install Right engine mount. Refer to proce-
dure outlined in this section.
(11) Remove jack from under engine.
(12) Install crankshaft damper using M12-1.75 x
150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from
Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and
tighten to 142 N´m (105 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 39).
(13) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System Accessory Drive section for proce-
dure.
(14) Raise vehicle on hoist and install right inner
splash shield.
(15) Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing
relearn procedure as follows:
²Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link
(diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in
the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of
instrument panel; near the steering column.
Fig. 39 Crankshaft DamperÐInstallation
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(8) Install main bearing bedplate to engine block
bolts (1 thru 10) and torque each bolt to 81 N´m (60
ft. lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig. 67).(9) Install main bearing bedplate to engine block
bolts (11 thru 20), with baffle studs in positions 12,
13 and 16 and torque each bolt to 30 N´m (22 ft. lbs.)
in sequence shown in (Fig. 67).
(10) After the main bearing bedplate is installed,
check the crankshaft turning torque. The turning
torque should not exceed 5.6 N´m (50 in. lbs.).
(11) Install oil pump. If crankshaft end play is to
be checked refer to service procedures in this section.
(12) Install crankshaft sprocket.
(13) Install oil filter adapter and filter.
(14) Install oil pan and collar. Refer to procedures
outlined in the section.
(15) Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing
relearn procedure as follows:
²Connect the DRB scan tool to the data link
(diagnostic) connector. This connector is located in
the passenger compartment; at the lower edge of
instrument panel; near the steering column.
²Turn the ignition switch on and access the ªmis-
cellaneousº screen.
²Select ªre-learn cam/crankº option and follow
directions on DRB screen.
OIL FILTER ADAPTER
REMOVE AND INSTALL
Ensure O-ring is in the groove on adapter. Align
roll pin into engine block and tighten assembly to 80
N´m (60 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 68).
OIL FILTER
REMOVE AND INSTALL
CAUTION: When servicing the oil filter (Fig. 69)
avoid deforming the filter, install tool band strap
against the seam at the base of the filter. The seam,
joining the can to the base is reinforced by the
base plate.
(1) Turn counterclockwise to remove.
(2) To install, lubricate new filter gasket. Check
filter mounting surface. The surface must be smooth,
flat and free of debris or old pieces of rubber. Screw
Fig. 65 Installing Main Bearing Upper Shell
Fig. 66 Main Bearing Caps/Bedplate Sealing
Fig. 67 Main Bearing Caps/Bedplate Torque
Sequence
Fig. 68 Engine Oil Filter Adapter to Engine Block
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2.5L VM DIESEL
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION................ 41
GENERAL SPECIFICATION............... 40
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
LUBRICATION SYSTEM.................. 41
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐMECHANICAL....... 44
ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐPERFORMANCE..... 43
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS................... 47
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER....... 47
CHECKING OIL LEVEL................... 47
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY................ 50
FITTING PISTON RING.................. 50
TIMING PROCEDURE................... 49
VALVE AND SEAT REFACING............. 49
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAMSHAFT........................... 62
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS.................. 63
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS........... 63
CRANKSHAFTÐREMOVAL............... 72
CYLINDER HEAD....................... 55
CYLINDER HEAD COVER................ 54
CYLINDER LINER...................... 72
ENGINE ASSEMBLY..................... 53
ENGINE MOUNTÐFRONT................ 51
ENGINE MOUNTÐREAR................. 52
ENGINE MOUNTÐRIGHT................ 51
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS................... 60
INJECTION PUMP...................... 61
MOUNTÐLEFT SIDE.................... 51
OIL FILTER ADAPTER AND OIL COOLER.... 68
OILPAN .............................. 66OIL PUMP............................ 67
OIL PUMP PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE...... 67
PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD......... 68
REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL............ 72
ROCKER ARMS AND PUSH RODS......... 54
TIMING GEAR COVER................... 61
TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL........... 61
VACUUM PUMP........................ 68
VALVE SPRINGSÐCYLINDER HEAD NOT
REMOVED.......................... 55
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGSÐHEAD OFF . . 60
VIBRATION DAMPER.................... 61
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS................... 73
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CRANKSHAFT......................... 77
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING............ 77
CYLINDER HEAD....................... 75
CYLINDER HEAD COVERS............... 74
CYLINDER LINER...................... 78
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS................... 76
OILPAN .............................. 78
OIL PUMP............................ 76
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD.......... 76
ROCKER ARMS AND PUSH RODS......... 74
TIMING GEAR COVER................... 75
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS............ 76
SPECIFICATIONS
2.5L VM DIESEL........................ 78
TORQUE............................. 80
SPECIAL TOOLS
2.5L VM DIESEL........................ 81
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Type ........................425CLIEE (36B)
Displacement...................2.5L (2499 cc)
Bore.............................92.00 mm
Stroke............................94.00 mm
Compression Ratio....................20.95:1
Vacuum at Idle..........600mm/Hg (23.6 In/Hg)
Thermostat Opening................80ÉC62ÉC
Generator Rating............Bosch 50/120 Amp
Cooling System Capacity..............9.5Liter
Power Steering Capacity.............0.75 LiterType ........................425CLIEE (36B)
Engine Oil Capacity.....6.5Liters With Oil Filter
Change
Timing System . Pushrod Operated Overhead valves,
With Gear-Driven Camshaft.
Air Intake........................DryFilter
Fuel Feed...........Vacuum Pump Incorporated
in Injection Pump.
Fuel System.............Indirect Fuel Injection
(Precombustion Chamber)
Combustion Cycle....................4Stroke
Cooling System..................Water Cooled
Injection Pump.......Rotary Pump Electronically
Controlled.
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ENGINE DIAGNOSISÐMECHANICAL CONT.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
LUBRICATING OIL LOSS
(CONT.)6. Turbocharger leaking oil into the
air intake.6. Inspect air duct for evidence of oil
transfer.
7. Piston rings not sealing (oil being
consumed by the engine).7. Perform blow-by check. Repair as
required.
COMPRESSION KNOCKS 1. Air in fuel system. 1. Bleed the fuel system (refer to
Group 14, Fuel System).
2. Poor quality fuel or water/gasoline
contaminated fuel.2. Verify by operating from a
temporary tank with good fuel. Clean
and flush the fuel supply tank.
Replace fuel/water separator.
3. Engine Overloaded. 3. Verify the engine load rating is not
being exceeded.
4. Improperly operating injectors. 4. Check and replace injectors.
5. Fuel injection system defective. 5a. Instrumented injection. 5b. Timing
solenoid of the fuel pump. 5c. Pre
and post heat time of the glow plugs.
Check the fault codes in the ECU.
EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISES 1. Drive belt squeal, insufficient
tension or abnormally high loading.1. Inspect the drive belts. Make sure
water pump pulley, generator and
power steering all turn freely.
2. Intake air and exhaust leak. 2. Refer to excessive exhaust smoke.
(Engine Diagnosis and Testing)
3. Excessive valve lash. 3. Make sure the rocker arms are not
bent. Defective hydraulic lash
adjuster.
4. Turbocharger noise. 4. Check turbocharger impeller and
turbine wheel for housing contact.
5. Power function knock. 5. Check and replace rod and main
bearings.
6. Fuel injection system defective. 6a. Instrumented injection. 6b. Timing
solenoid of the fuel pump. 6c. Pre
and post heat time of the glow plugs.
Check the fault codes in the ECU.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery.
(2) Remove the air cleaner assembly and inlet
hose.
(3) Remove both hoses at intercooler and engine.
(4) Disconnect EGR vacuum hose.
(5) Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
(6) Disconnect oil pressure switch connector (Fig.
19).
(7) Disconnect Wiring harness bracket at transaxle
shift tower.
(8) Disconnect transaxle wiring at speed sensor,
crank sensor, and backup light switch.
(9) Remove both transmission shift cables at trans-
mission.
(10) Remove negative battery cable at cylinder
block (Fig. 19).
(11) Remove oil separator.
(12) Remove connectors at coolant temperature
sensor and A/C compressor.
(13) Disconnect fuel injection pump wiring connec-
tors (Fig. 19).
(14) Disconnect glow plug connectors.
(15) Disconnect electrical connector at number 1
fuel injector.
(16) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(17) Remove right side splash shield (Fig. 20).
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.
(18) Drain the cooling system (refer to Group 7,
Cooling).
(19) Lower vehicle.
(20) Remove Coolant pressure bottle and discon-
nect low coolant level sensor.
(21) Disconnect both heater hoses.
(22) Remove the lower radiator hose.
(23) Remove the upper radiator hose.
(24) Remove fuel line at injector pump and cap.
(25) Remove power steering reservoir and reposi-
tion.
(26) Remove upper radiator crossmember.
(27) Disconnect cooling fan module connector.
Fig. 18 Shift Cables at Rear MountFig. 19 Component Locations
Fig. 20 Right Side Splash Shield
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(28) Remove radiator support bolts.It is neces-
sary to loosen the receiver/dryer to gain access
to the radiator bolts.
(29) Remove radiator and fans as an assembly.
(30) Remove accessory drive belt generator/power
steering. Refer to Group 7, for procedure.
(31) Remove both power steering lines at pump,
and cap both lines.
NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge A/C system
for engine removal.
(32) Remove A/C compressor. Secure compressor
away from engine for clearance during engine
removal.
(33) Remove Generator and adjusting bracket.
NOTE: Do not remove the mounting base from the
generator. It is aligned at the factory and cannot be
realigned in the field.
(34) Hoist vehicle.
(35) Remove exhaust pipe at turbo outlet.
(36) Remove connections at starter.
(37) Remove power steering high pressure line
bracket at rear of oil pan.
(38) Remove both driveshafts from transaxle. Refer
to Group 2, Suspension and Driveshafts.
(39) Disconnect clutch cable at transaxle.
(40) Remove reinforcement plate on lower cross-
member.
(41) Remove front and rear engine mounts. Refer
to procedure outlined in this section.
(42) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter if neces-
sary.
(43) Mount both special tool, engine support brack-
ets VM-1026 to cylinder block (Fig. 21).
(44) Using engine dolly and cradle assembly with
4 adjustable posts align posts with holes in the
engine support brackets.
(45) Lower vehicle so weight ofonly the engine
and transmissionis on the dolly and cradle assem-
bly.
(46) Remove left side splash shield to gain access
to thru bolt for left side mount.
(47) Remove right engine mount and left side
mount. Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(48) Raise vehicle slowly. It may be necessary to
move the engine/transmission assembly on the dolly
to allow for removal around body.
(49) Reverse removal procedure for installation.
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables.
(2) Remove generator bracket.(3) Remove breather hose.
(4) Remove coolant pressure tank.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install cylinder head cover, torque nuts to 23.5
N´m (208 in. lbs.).
(2) Install coolant pressure tank.
(3) Install breather hose.
(4) Install generator bracket, tighten bolts to 7
N´m (4 ft. lbs.).
(5) Connect battery cable.
ROCKER ARMS AND PUSH RODS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cables.
(2) Remove generator bracket.
(3) Remove breather hose.
(4) Remove coolant pressure tank.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover.
(6) Remove rocker retaining nuts (Fig. 22).
(7) Remove rocker assembly. Place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
(8) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the push rods in the same order as
removed.
(2) Install rocker arm assemblies in the same
order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm nuts to
29.4 N´m (264 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 21 Engine Removal
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(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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