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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(3) Install cylinder head cover, torque nuts to 14.7
N´m (132 in. lbs.).
(4) Install coolant pressure tank.
(5) Install breather hose.
(6) Install generator bracket, tighten bolts to 7
N´m (4 ft. lbs.).
(7) Connect the service valves to the A/C compres-
sor ports, if equipped with air conditioning.
(8) Connect battery cable.
VALVE SPRINGSÐCYLINDER HEAD NOT
REMOVED
This procedure can be done with the engine cylin-
der head installed on the block.
REMOVAL
Each valve spring is held in place by a retainer
and a set of conical valve locks. The locks can be
removed only by compressing the valve spring.
(1) Remove the engine cylinder head cover, refer to
cylinder head cover removal in this section.
(2) Remove rocker arms assemblies for access to
each valve spring to be removed.
(3) Remove push rods. Retain the push rods, and
rocker arms assemblies in the same order and posi-
tion as removed.
(4) Inspect the springs and retainer for cracks and
possible signs of weakening.
(5) Install an air hose adaptor in the fuel injector
hole.
(6) Connect an air hose to the adapter and apply
air pressure slowly. Maintain at least 621 kPa (90psi) of air pressure in the cylinder to hold the valves
against their seats.
(7) Tap the retainer or tip with a rawhide hammer
to loosen the lock from the retainer. Use Valve Spring
Compressor Tool to compress the spring and remove
the locks.
(8) Remove valve spring and retainer.
Inspect the valve stems, especially the grooves. An
Arkansas smooth stone should be used to remove
nicks and high spots.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install valve spring and retainer.
(2) Compress the valve spring with Valve Spring
Compressor Tool and insert the valve locks. Release
the spring tension and remove the tool. Tap the
spring from side-to-side to ensure that the spring is
seated properly on the engine cylinder head.
(3) Disconnect the air hose. Remove the adaptor
from the fuel injector hole and install the fuel injec-
tor.
(4) Repeat the procedures for each remaining valve
spring to be removed.
(5) Install the push rods. Ensure the bottom end of
each rod is centered in the plunger cap seat of the
hydraulic valve tappet.
(6) Install the rocker arm assemblies, at their orig-
inal location.
(7) Tighten the rocker arm assembly nut to 106
N´m (78 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install the engine cylinder head cover, refer to
cylinder head cover installation in this section.
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER
BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR
DRAIN COCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRES-
SURIZED BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM THE
COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
(2) Drain the cooling system. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling.
(3) Remove wiper module. Refer to Group 8K,
Windshield Wiper Unit Removal for procedure.
(4) Remove coolant pressure bottle.
(5) Remove intercooler hose at intake manifold
(Fig. 23).
(6) Remove intercooler hose at turbocharger inter-
cooler tube.
(7) Remove the upper radiator hose.
(8) Remove water manifold.
(9) Disconnect the heater hoses and coolant pres-
sure bottle hoses.
Fig. 22 Rocker Arm Retaining Nut
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(22) Remove the injector sensor wire at the con-
nector, and glow plug Connectors.
NOTE: The attachment point for the injector sensor
wire at the injector is not a connector. The connec-
tor is located in the wire 4 to 6 inches away from
the injector.
(23) Remove injector fuel lines from injectors to
pump.
(24) Remove fuel injectors with tool VM-1012A
(Fig. 27) and (Fig. 28) Refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys-
tem.
(25) Remove rocker retaining nuts (Fig. 29).
(26) Remove rocker assemblies. Place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.(27) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
(28) Mark cylinder heads to ensure installation in
there original position.
(29) Remove the engine cylinder head bolts with
special tool VM-1018 and VM-1019.
(30) Remove the engine cylinder heads and gasket.
NOTE: A single steel head gasket is used for 4 cyl-
inder heads (Fig. 32).
(31) Stuff clean lint free shop towels into the cyl-
inder bores.
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
NOTE: If cylinder wall liners have not been
removed; the same thickness head gasket removed,
may be used.
CAUTION: Piston protrusion must be measured, to
determine cylinder head gasket thickness, if one or
more cylinder wall liners have been replaced.
Cylinder head gaskets are available in three thick-
ness. The different thicknesses are marked with
identification holes (one, two or none) (Fig. 32). The
gasket is to be installed DRY.DO NOT use a gas-
ket sealing compound on the gasket.
(1) Use special tool VM-1010 with dial indicator
special tool VM- 1013 (Fig. 30).
(2) Bring the piston of cylinder no. 1 exactly to top
dead center.
Fig. 27 Fuel Injector Tool VM-1012A
Fig. 28 Fuel Injector
Fig. 29 Rocker Arm Retaining Nut
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
70É using angle torque tool. Then rotate the bolts an
additional 70É following tightening sequence.
(10) Then, tighten the 14mm bolts with special
tool VM-1018 in the following manner:
(11) Side bolts (M1-M2): Tighten M1 bolts to 30
N´m, then rotate them 85É (65). Tighten M2 bolts to
30 N´m, then rotate them 85É (65).
(12)2nd Phase:After 20 minutes of engine oper-
ation at operating temperature, allow engine to cool
down completely. Then retorque the head bolts as fol-
lows:
(13) Central bolts A-L: Starting from bolt A,
slacken and retorque it immediately to 30 N´m + 65É.
Rotate the bolt an additional 65É. Then proceed in
the same way, bolt by bolt, following alphabetical
order, as indicated.
(14) Side bolts M1-M2:Without slackening,
torque bolts M1 then bolts M2 to 90 N´m (66 ft. lbs.).
(15) Tighten intake nuts to 30 N´m (22 ft. lbs.) and
exhaust manifolds nuts to 30 N´m (22 ft. lbs.) speci-
fied torque after completing Phase 2.
(16) If the engine cylinder head is to be replaced
and the original valves used, measure the valve stem
diameter. Only standard size valves can be used with
a service replacement engine cylinder head unless
the replacement head valve stem guide bores are
reamed to accommodate oversize valve stems.
Remove all carbon buildup and reface the valves.
(17) Tighten oil feed lines for rocker arm assem-
blies and oil pressure switch to 13 N´m (112 in. lbs.).
(18) Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies,
tighten nut to 29.4 N´m (264 in. lbs.).(19) Install fuel injectors use tool VM-1012 (refer
to Group 14, Fuel System).
(20) Install valve cover, tighten nuts to 14.7 N´m
(132 in. lbs.).
(21) Connect crankcase breather hose.
(22) Connect the injector sensor wire connector,
and the glow plug connectors.
(23) Install oil feed line, tighten banjo bolts to 12.7
N´m (108 in. lbs), and oil drain line to turbo.
(24) Install water manifold tighten bolts to 12 N´m
(106 in. lbs.).
(25) Install exhaust pipe to turbo elbow, tighten
bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(26) Install the support strut from block to turbo-
charger exhaust elbow.
(27) Install EGR tube to EGR valve, tighten bolts
to 26 N´m (19 ft. lbs.).
(28) Install intercooler hoses at intake manifold.
(29) Install coolant pressure bottle and hoses.
(30) Install wiper module. Refer to Group 8K,
Windshield Wiper Unit Installation for procedure.
(31) Install intercooler hose at turbocharger tube.
(32) Install fuel injector lines from the pump to
injectors, tighten nuts to 17.6 N´m (156. lbs.).
(33) Connect the upper radiator hose.
(34) Connect negative cable to battery.
(35) Fill the cooling system. Check for leaks.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN DIRECT
LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT HANDS NEAR
THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR
LOOSE CLOTHING.
Fig. 33 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(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)
DESCRIPTION...........SPECIFICATIONS
Valve Face Angle
Intake.......................55É30'± 55É50'
Exhaust.....................45É25'± 45É35'
Valve Head Diameter
Intake.....................40.05±40.25 mm
Exhaust.....................33.8±34.0 mm
Valve Head Stand Down
Intake.......................1.08±1.34 mm
Exhaust.....................1.99±1.25 mm
Valve Stem Diameter
Intake.....................7.940±7.960 mm
Exhaust....................7.922±7.940 mm
Valve Clearance in Guide
Intake.....................0.040±0.075 mm
Exhaust....................0.060±0.093 mm
Valve Guide
Inside Diameter...............8.0±8.015 mm
Fitted Height.................13.5±14.0 mm
Valve Spring
Free Length.....................44.65 mm
Fitted Length.....................38.6 mm
Load at Fitted Length............3466% Kg
Load at Top of Lift.............92.564% Kg
Number of Coils............5.33 Valve Timing
Oil Pressure
at 4000 rpm.....3.0to4.5bar(Oil at 90±100ÉC)
Pressure Relief Valve Opens..........6.38 bar
Pressure Relief Valve±Free Length.....57.5 mm
Oil Pump
Outer Rotor End Float..........0.03±0.09 mm
Inner Rotor End Float..........0.03±0.09 mm
Outer Rotor to Body Diameter
Clearance..................0.130±0.230 mm
Rotor Body to Drive Gear Clearance (Pump Not
Fitted)......................3.27±3.73 mm
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION...................TORQUE
Generator Mounting Bracket
Bolts....................47N´m(35ft.lbs.)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Retaining Bolts
Bolt.....................24N´m(18ft.lbs.)
Cylinder Head
Bolts . . See Cylinder Head Installation Procedure
Connecting Rod
Bolts...........29.5 N´m +60É (22 ft. lbs. +60É)
Crankshaft Bearing Carrier
Bolts....................44N´m(32ft.lbs.)
Crankshaft damper (Pulley)
Nut ...................441N´m(325 ft. lbs.)
EGR Valve to Intake Manifold
Tube ....................26N´m(19ft.lbs.)DESCRIPTION...................TORQUE
EGR Tube to EGR Valve
Bolts....................26N´m(19ft.lbs.)
Engine MountÐFront
Support Bracket Engine Bolts . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Support Bracket Transmission
Bolts...................101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Crossmember
Bolts....................54N´m(40ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Thru Bolt . . . 65 N´m (48 ft. lbs.)
Engine MountÐRear
Support Bracket Transmission
Bolts...................101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Support Bracket to Engine
Bracket.................101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Support Cushion Thru Bolt . . . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Engine MountÐLeft
Transmission Mounting Bolts . 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
Support Cushion Thru Bolt . . . 71 N´m (53 ft. lbs.)
Engine MountÐRight
Mount to Frame Rail Bolts . . . 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
Mount Bolt (Horizontal) . . . 145 N´m (107 ft. lbs.)
Mount Bolt (Vertical).......101N´m(75ft.lbs.)
Right Engine Mount Bracket
Bolts....................40N´m(30ft.lbs.)
Exhaust Pipe to Turbocharger
Bolts...................28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Outlet to Turbo
Nuts....................32N´m(24ft.lbs.)
Exhaust Elbow to Turbo
Bolts....................30N´m(22ft.lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Mounting
Nuts....................30N´m(22ft.lbs.)
Flywheel
Bolts.....SeeRear Crankshaft Seal Installation
Procedure
Engine Adaptor Plate
Bolts....................47N´m(35ft.lbs.)
Front Timing Gear Cover
Bolts....................11N´m(96in.lbs.)
Fuel Filter
Nuts...................28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Glow Plugs
Plugs..................14N´m(120 in. lbs.)
Idler Pulley Pump Support Bracket
Nuts...................26N´m(228 in. lbs.)
Idler Pulleys (left handed threads)
Bolts....................47N´m(35ft.lbs.)
Injector Pump fuel lines
Nuts..................17.6 N´m (156 in. lbs.)
Injector Pump Gear
Lock Nut..........................86N´m
Injector Pump Mounting
Nuts..................27.5 N´m (240 in. lbs.)
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SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
a catalytic converter. Failure of the catalytic con-
verter can occur due to temperature increases caused
by unburned fuel igniting when passing through the
converter.
The use of the catalysts also involves some non-au-
tomotive problems. Unleaded gasoline must be used
to avoid poisoning the catalyst core. Do not allow
engine to operate at fast idle for extended periods
(over 5 minutes). This condition may result in exces-
sive exhaust system and floor pan temperatures.
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR)
To assist in the control of oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
in engine exhaust, all engines are equipped with an
exhaust gas recirculation system. The use of exhaust
gas to dilute incoming air/fuel mixtures lowers peak
flame temperatures during combustion, thus limiting
the formation of NOx.
Exhaust gases are taken from opening in the
exhaust manifold passage to the intake manifold.
REFER TO SECTION 25 FOR A COMPLETE
DESCRIPTION, DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE PRO-
CEDURES ON THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULA-
TION SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS.
HEAT SHIELDS
Heat shields (Fig. 2) are needed to protect both the
vehicle and the floor pan from the high temperatures
developed near the catalytic converter and muffler.
Avoid application of rust prevention com-
pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust
system floor pan heat shields on cars so
equipped. Light over spray near the edges is
permitted. Application of coating will greatlyreduce the efficiency of the heat shields result-
ing in excessive floor pan temperatures and
objectionable fumes.
EXHAUST FLEX-JOINT COUPLING
A exhaust flex-joint coupling (Fig. 3) is used to
secure the catalytic converter to the engine manifold.
This living joint actually moves back and forth as the
engine moves, preventing breakage that could occur
from the back-and-forth motion of a transverse
mounted engine.
The exhaust flex-joint has four bolts, four flag nuts
and a gasket that are separate parts from the
exhaust flex-joint. The flex-joint is welded to the cat-
alytic converter.
Fig. 2 Heat Shields
Fig. 3 Flex-Joint
11 - 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM AND INTAKE MANIFOLDNS
GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)
CAUTION: When servicing, care must be exercised
not to dent or bend the bellows of the flex-joint.
Should this occur, the flex-joint will eventually fail
and require the catalytic converter be replaced.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ2.4L ENGINE
The intake manifold is a tuned two-piece alumi-
num casting with individual primary runners leading
from a plenum to the cylinders. The manifold is
designed to boost torque which is desired for excel-
lent engine response and usable power output.
The exhaust manifold is made of nodular cast iron
for strength and high temperatures.
INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ3.0L ENGINE
The aluminum alloy manifold is a cross type with
long runners to improve air flow. The runners,
attaching below at the cylinder head, also attach
above and support an air plenum. The air plenum
chamber absorbs air pulsations created during the
suction phase of each cylinder.Both exhaust manifolds are a log style made of
ductile cast iron. Exhaust gasses, collected from the
front cylinder bank, leave the front manifold through
an end outlet and are fed through an upper crossover
tube to the rear manifold. The collected exhaust from
both manifolds are combined at the exhaust outlet, to
the exhaust pipe.
INTAKE/EXHAUST MANIFOLDÐ3.3/3.8L ENGINES
The intake manifold is a tuned two-piece semi-per-
manent mold aluminum casting with individual pri-
mary runners leading from a plenum to the
cylinders. The manifold is designed to boost torque in
the 3600 rpm range and contributes to the engine's
broad, flat torque curve, which was desired for excel-
lent engine tractability, response and usable power
output.
The intake manifold is also cored with upper level
EGR passages for balanced cylinder to cylinder EGR
distribution.
The exhaust manifolds are log type with a cross-
over and are attached directly to the cylinder heads.
They are made from nodular cast iron.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST
NOISE (UNDER HOOD)1. Exhaust manifold cracked or broken. 1. Replace manifold.
2. Manifold to cylinder head leak. 2. Tighten manifold and/or replace gasket.
3. EGR Valve to manifold gasket leakage. 3. Tighten fasteners or replace gasket.
4. EGR Valve to EGR tube gasket
leakage.4. Tighten fasteners or replace gasket.
5. EGR tube to manifold tube leakage. 5. Tighten tube nut.
6. Exhaust flex-joint to manifold leak. 6. Tighten joint fasteners and/or replace
gasket.
7. Exhaust flex-joint. 7. Replace catalytic converter assembly.
8. Pipe and shell noise from front exhaust
pipe.8. Characteristic of single wall pipe.
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST
NOISE1. Leak at exhaust pipe joints. 1. Tighten clamps at leaking joints.
2. Burned or rusted out muffler assembly
or exhaust pipe.2. Replace muffler resonator tailpipe
assembly or exhaust pipe with catalytic
converter assembly.
3. Burned or rusted out resonator. 3. Replace muffler resonator tailpipe
assembly.
4. Restriction in exhaust system. 4. Remove restriction, if possible, or
replace as necessary.
5. Converter material in muffler. 5. Replace muffler and converter
assemblies. Check fuel injection and
ignition systems for proper operation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)