
ENGINE
CONTENTS
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2.0L SOHC ENGINE...................... 12.5L VM DIESEL....................... 40
2.0L SOHC ENGINE
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE COMPONENTS.................. 3
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION................. 1
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM............ 2
GENERAL SPECIFICATION................ 2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE........ 3
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY................. 6
CYLINDER BORE AND PISTON SIZING....... 4
FITTING CONNECTING RODS.............. 5
FITTING CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS.......... 6
FITTING PISTON RINGS.................. 4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL................... 12
CAMSHAFT............................ 7
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐREAR........... 20
CRANKSHAFT......................... 21
CYLINDER HEAD COVER................. 6
CYLINDER HEAD....................... 10
FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL........... 18
OILFILTER ........................... 24
OIL FILTER ADAPTER................... 24OILPAN .............................. 17
OIL PUMP............................ 25
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD.......... 25
ROCKER ARM/HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER . . 8
SPARK PLUG TUBE...................... 7
TIMING BELT COVER................... 11
TIMING BELT SYSTEM.................. 13
VALVE SEALS AND SPRINGS IN VEHICLE . . . 10
VIBRATION DAMPER.................... 28
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OIL PUMP............................ 29
VALVE SERVICE WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVED.......................... 29
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CYLINDER BLOCK AND BORE............ 34
CYLINDER HEAD AND CAMSHAFT
JOURNALS.......................... 32
OIL PUMP............................ 32
SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE 2.0L SOHC..................... 34
TORQUE CHART 2.0L SOHC.............. 36
SPECIAL TOOLS
ENGINE 2.0L SOHC..................... 36
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
The engine identification number is located on the
left rear of the cylinder block behind starter (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Engine Identification SOHC
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SPLASH LUBRICATION
Oil returning to the pan from pressurized compo-
nents supplies lubrication to the valve stems. Cylin-
der bores and wrist pins are splash lubricated from
directed slots on the connecting rod thrust collars.
ENGINE COMPONENTS
CYLINDER BLOCK AND BEDPLATE ASSEM-
B LY:A partial open deck is used for cooling and
weight reduction with water pump molded into the
block. Nominal wall thickness is 4 mm. The bedplate
incorporates main bearing caps. Rear seal retainer is
integral with the block.
CRANKSHAFT:A nodular cast iron crankshaft is
used. The engine has 5 main bearings, with number
3 flanged to control thrust. The 52 mm diameter
main and 48 mm diameter crank pin journals (all)
have undercut fillet radiuses that are deep rolled for
added strength. To optimize bearing loading 8 coun-
terweights are used. Hydrodynamic seals provide end
sealing, where the crankshaft exits the block.
Anaerobic gasket material is used for parting line
sealing. A sintered iron timing belt sprocket is
mounted on the crankshaft nose. This sprocket trans-
mits crankshaft movement, via timing belt to the
camshaft sprocket providing timed valve actuation.
PISTONS:The SOHC EngineDOES NOThave
provision for a free wheeling valve train. Non free
wheeling valve train means, in the event of a broken
timing belt Pistons will contact the Valves. All
engines use pressed-in piston pins to attach forged
powdered metal connecting rods. The connecting rods
are a cracked cap design and are not repairable. Hexhead cap screw are used to provide alignment and
durability in the assembly. Pistons And Connecting
rods are serviced as an assembly.
PISTON RINGS:The piston rings include a
molybdenum faced top ring for reliable compression
sealing and a taper faced intermediate ring for addi-
tional cylinder pressure control. Oil Control Ring
Package consist of 2 steel rails and a expander
spacer.
CYLINDER HEADÐSOHC:It features a Single
Over Head Camshaft, four-valves per cylinder cross
flow design. The valves are arranged in two inline
banks, with the two intake per cylinder facing
toward the radiator. The exhaust valves facing
toward the dash panel. Rocker arm shafts mount
directly to the cylinder head. It incorporates powder
metal valve guides and seats. The hollow rocker arm
shafts supplies oil to the hydraulic lash adjusters,
camshaft and valve mechanisms.
CAMSHAFTÐSOHC:The nodular iron camshaft
has five bearing journals and 3 cam lobes per cylin-
der. Provision for cam position sensor on the cam at
the rear of cylinder head which also acts as thrust
plate. A hydrodynamic oil seal is used for oil control
at the front of the camshaft.
VALVESÐSOHC:Four valves per cylinder are
actuated by roller rocker arms/hydraulic lash adjust-
ers assemblies which pivot on rocker arm shafts. All
valves have 6 mm diameter chrome plated valve
stems. The valve train has 33 mm (1.299 inch) diam-
eter intake valves and 28 mm (1.10 inch) diameter
exhaust valves. Viton rubber valve stem seals are
integral with spring seats. Valve springs, spring
retainers, and locks are conventional design.
INTAKE MANIFOLD:The intake manifold is a
molded plastic composition, attached to the cylinder
head with ten fasteners. This long branch design
enhances low and mid-range torque.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD:The exhaust manifold is
made of nodular cast iron for strength and high tem-
peratures. Exhaust gasses exit through a machined,
articulated joint connection to the exhaust pipe.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
(1) Remove oil pressure switch and install gauge
assembly C-3292 with adaptor.
(2) Run engine until thermostat opens.
CAUTION: If oil pressure is 0 at idle, Do Not per-
form the 3000 RPM test in the next step.
(3) Oil Pressure:Curb Idle25 kPa (4 psi) mini-
mum3000 RPM170-550 kPa (25-80 psi).
Fig. 2 Engine Lubrication SystemÐ SOHC
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

(2) Check piston ring to groove side clearance (Fig.
6). Refer to Piston Ring Specification Chart.
FITTING CONNECTING RODS
(1) Follow the procedure specified in the Standard
Service Procedures Section for Measuring Main Bear-
ing Clearance and Connecting Rod Bearing Clear-
ance (Fig. 7). Refer to specifications.
CAUTION: Do not rotate crankshaft or the Plasti-
gage may be smeared.NOTE: The rod bearing bolts should not be reused.
(2) Before installing theNEWbolts the threads
should be oiled with clean engine oil.
(3) Install each bolt finger tight than alternately
torque each bolt to assemble the cap properly.
(4) Tighten the bolts to 27 N´m PLUS 1/4 turn (20
ft. lbs. PLUS 1/4 turn)Do not use a torque
wrench for last step.
(5) Using a feeler gauge, check connecting rod side
clearance (Fig. 8). Refer to Connecting Rod Specifica-
tion Chart for specifications.
Fig. 5 Piston Ring Gap
Fig. 6 Piston Ring Side Clearance
PISTON RING SPECIFICATION CHART
Ring Position Ring Gap Ring Gap Wear
LimitGroove Clearance Maximum Groove
Clearance
Upper Ring 0.23 - 0.52 mm
(0.009 - 0.020 in.)0.8 mm (0.031 in.) 0.025 - 0.065 mm
(0.0010 - 0.0026 in.)0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Intermediate Ring 0.49 - 0.78 mm
(0.019 - 0.031 in.)1.0 mm (0.039 in.) 0.025 - 0.065 mm
(0.0010 - 0.0026 in.)0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Oil Control Ring 0.23 - 0.66 mm
(0.009 - 0.026 in.)1.0 mm (0.039 in.) Oil Ring Side Rails Must Be Free To Rotate After
Assembly
Fig. 7 Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance
Fig. 8 Connecting Rod Side Clearance
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

(13) Remove timing belt and camshaft sprocket.
Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(14) Remove rocker arm shaft assemblies.
(15) Remove cylinder head bolts.
NOTE: Inspect camshaft bearing journals for scor-
ing. Cylinder head must be flat within 0.1 mm (0.004
inch) (Fig. 22).INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing the bolts the threads should
be oiled with engine oil. The 4 short bolts 110 mm
(4.330 in.) are to be installed in positions 7, 8, 9, and
10 (Fig. 23).
(2) Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence
shown in (Fig. 23). Using the 4 step torque method,
tighten according to the following values:
²First All to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.)
²Second All to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
²Third All to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
²Fourth Turn an additional 1/4 Turn,Do not use
a torque wrench for this step.
For the rest of installation, reverse removal proce-
dure.
TIMING BELT COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure outlined in that sec-
tion.
(2) Remove crankshaft vibration damper. Refer to
procedure outlined in this section for removal.
(3) Remove front timing belt cover (Fig. 24).
Cylinder Head and Valve Assembly
Fig. 22 Checking Cylinder Head Flatness
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(5) Set camshaft to TDC by aligning mark on
sprocket with the arrow on the rear of timing belt
cover (Fig. 36).
(6) Move crankshaft to 1/2 mark before TDC (Fig.
37) for belt installation.
(7) Install timing belt. Starting at the crankshaft,
go around the water pump sprocket and then around
the camshaft sprocket.(8) Move crankshaft sprocket to TDC to take up
belt slack. Install tensioner to block but do not
tighten fasteners.
(9) Using a torque wrench on the tensioner pulley
apply 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) of torque (Fig. 38).
(10) With torque being applied to the tensioner
pulley move the tensioner up against the tensioner
pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 31 N´m (275
in. lbs.) (Fig. 38).
(11) Pull tensioner plunger pin. Pretension is cor-
rect when pin can be removed and installed.
(12) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the
alignment of the timing marks (Fig. 38).
(13) Install front half of timing cover.
Fig. 34 Compressing Timing Belt Tensioner
Fig. 35 Crankshaft Sprocket Timing
Fig. 36 Camshaft Timing Mark
Fig. 37 Adjusting Crankshaft Sprocket for Timing
Belt Installation
Fig. 38 Adjusting Timing Belt Tension
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(3) Oil the bearings and journals and install
crankshaft and O-ring in cylinder block.
CAUTION: Use only the specified anaerobic sealer
on the bedplate or damage may occur to the
engine.
(4) Apply 1.5 to 2.0 mm (0.059 to 0.078 in.) bead of
Mopar Torque Cure Gasket Maker to cylinder block
as shown in (Fig. 66).
(5) Install lower main bearings into main bearing
cap/bedplate. Make certain the bearing tabs areseated into the bedplate slots. Install the main bear-
ing/bedplate into engine block.
(6) Before installing the bolts oil threads with
clean engine oil, wipe off any excess oil.
(7) Install main bearing bedplate to engine block
bolts 11, 17 and 20 finger tight. Tighten this bolts
down together until the bedplate contacts the cylin-
der block. Torque bolts to 30 N´m (22 ft. lbs.) (Fig.
67).
Fig. 63 Bedplate BoltsFig. 64 Main Bearing Identification
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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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filter on until gasket contacts base. Tighten to 21
N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove Timing Belt. Refer to Timing Belt Sys-
tem, in this section.
(3) Remove Oil Pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal in
this section.
(4) Remove Crankshaft Sprocket using Special Tool
6793 and insert C-4685-C2 (Fig. 70).
(5) Remove oil pick-up tube.
(6) Remove oil pump (Fig. 71) and front crankshaft
seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of oil
and dirt.(2) Apply MopartGasket Maker to oil pump as
shown in (Fig. 72). Install o±ring into oil pump body
discharge passage.
(3) Prime oil pump before installation.
(4) Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crank-
shaft as you install the oil pump to the block.
NOTE: Front crankshaft seal MUST be out of pump
to align, or damage may result.
(5) Torque all oil pump attaching bolts to 28 N´m
(250 in. lbs.)
(6) Install new front crankshaft seal using Special
Tool 6780 (Fig. 73).
(7) Install crankshaft sprocket, using Special Tool
6792 (Fig. 74).
(8) Install oil pump pick-up tube and oil pan.
(9) Install Timing Belt. Refer to procedure outlined
in this section.
(10) Connect negative cable to battery.
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reli-
able ridge reamer before removing pistons from cyl-
inder block.Be sure to keep tops of pistons
covered during this operation. Mark piston with
matching cylinder number (Fig. 75).
(2) Remove oil pan. Scribe the cylinder number on
the side of the rod and cap (Fig. 76) for identification.
(3) Pistons will have a stamping in the approxi-
mate location shown in (Fig. 75). These stamps will
be either a directional arrow or a weight identifica-
tion for the assembly. L is for light and H is for
heavy. These assemblies should all be the same
weight class. Service piston assemblies are marked
with a S and can be used with either L or H produc-
tion assemblies. The weight designation stamps
should face toward the timing belt side of the engine.
(4) Pistons and connecting rods must be removed
from top of cylinder block. Rotate crankshaft so that
each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
(5) Remove connecting rod cap boltsDo not use
old bolts if reinstalling connecting rod.Push
each piston and rod assembly out of cylinder bore.
NOTE: Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
(6) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat-
ing rod.
(7) Piston and Rods are serviced as an assembly.
PISTON RINGÐREMOVAL
(1) ID mark on face of upper and intermediate pis-
ton rings must point toward piston crown.
Fig. 69 Engine Oil Filter
Fig. 70 Crankshaft SprocketÐRemoval
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