1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER battery

(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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THRUST PLATE INSPECTION
Check the thickness (Fig. 40) of the plate at points
a-b-c-d. If the measurement is not between 3.950 -
4.050 it must be changed.
INSTALLATION
(1) Coat the camshaft journals with clean engine
oil and carefully install the camshaft complete with
thrust plate and gear. Tighten the retaining bolts to
24 N´m. Be sure to align the timing marks as shown.(2) Install hydraulic tappets and retaining yokes.
(3) Install cylinder heads.
(4) Push rods, and rocker arm assemblies. In there
original location.
(5) Install valve cover.
(6) Install Timing case cover.
(7) Install Vibration damper.
(8) Reinstall Engine.
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
This procedure requires that the engine is removed
from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) With engine completely disassembled, drive out
rear cam bearing core hole plug.
(2) Install proper size adapters and horseshoe
washers (part of Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer
Tool) at back of each bearing shell. Drive out bearing
shells.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new camshaft bearings with Camshaft
Bearing Remover/Installer Tool by sliding the new
camshaft bearing shell over proper adapter.
(2) Position rear bearing in the tool. Install horse-
shoe lock and by reversing removal procedure, care-
fully drive bearing shell into place.
(3) Install remaining bearings in the same man-
ner. Bearings must be carefully aligned to bring oil
holes into full register with oil passages from the
main bearing. If the camshaft bearing shell oil holes
are not in exact alignment, remove and install them
correctly. Install a new core hole plug at the rear of
camshaft.Be sure this plug does not leak.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery cable.
(2) Remove engine from vehicle, refer to engine
removal in this section.
(3) Install engine to engine stand.
(4) Remove accessary drive system.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover, refer to cylinder
head cover removal in this section.
(6) Remove rocker arm and push rods, refer to
rocker arm and push rod section in this section.
(7) Remove intake, exhaust manifold and turbo-
charger, refer to Group 11, Exhaust System and
Intake Manifold.
(8) Remove water manifold.
(9) Remove oil feed lines to rocker arms.
(10) Remove cylinder heads.
(11) Remove oil pan and oil pick-up.
(12) Remove piston and connecting rods from
crankshaft journals.
Fig. 39 Camshaft Removal
Fig. 40 Camshaft Thrust Plate
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CAUTION: The vacuum pump must be centered in
the block and tighten with two bolts. Ensure that
the pump spins freely. If vacuum pump drags ordoes not spin freely loosen bolts and perform pro-
cedures again.
(28) Before installing oil pump check pump bore
depth in block (A) and pump body height (B) (Fig.
47). Difference between A and B should be
0.020-0.082 mm (.0007 to 0032 in.).
(29) Install oil pump and tighten retaining screws
to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.). Check for normal backlash
between pump and crankshaft gears.
(30) Install oil pump drive Gear.
(31) Install front cover. Refer to procedure in this
section.
(32) Install vibration damper. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(33) Install cylinder heads. Refer to procedure in
this section.
(34) Install rocker arms and push rods. Refer to
procedure in this section.
(35) Install cylinder head cover. Refer to procedure
in this section.
(36) Install accessary drive system.
(37) Install engine in vehicle. Refer to procedure in
this section.
(38) Fill engine with the correct amount of fluids
specified.
(39) Connect battery cable.OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
Fig. 45 Main Bearing Carrier Alignment
Fig. 46 Measuring Crankshaft End Play
Fig. 47 Oil Pump Bore Depth
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(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)

OIL FILTER ADAPTER AND OIL COOLER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove oil filter.
(2) Remove oil cooler adapter bolt.
(3) Remove oil cooler (Fig. 51).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install oil cooler with new gasket, tighten oil
cooler adapter bolt to 60 N´m (44 ft. lbs.).(2) Install oil filter adapter to oil cooler and
tighten to 49 N´m (36. lbs.).
(3) Install oil filter and tighten to 9.8 N´m (85 in.
lbs.) and add oil.
VACUUM PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the front cover refer to front cover
removal in this section.
(2) Remove 4 bolts.
(3) Remove vacuum pump.
INSTALLATION
(1) To install the vacuum pump, align the outer
part of the gear with the inner part using a screw-
driver or similar tool, align with timing marks on
gear set and install.
(2) Install bolts and tighten to 20 N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install front cover.
PISTONS AND CONNECTING ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery cable.
(2) Remove cylinder heads, refer to cylinder head
removal in this section.
(3) Raise vehicle on host.
(4) Remove oil pan, refer to oil pan removal in this
section.
(5) Remove top carbon ridge of cylinder bores with
a reliable ridge reamer before removing pistons from
cylinder block.Be sure to keep tops of pistons
Fig. 50 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Fig. 51 Oil Cooler
Fig. 52 Vacuum Pump
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
EXHAUST PIPES, MUFFLERS AND TAILPIPES
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist and apply penetrating
oil to clamp bolts and nuts of component being
removed.
(2) Loosen clamps and supports (Fig. 5) and (Fig.
4) from exhaust system to permit alignment of parts
during assembly.
(3) When removing tailpipe, raise rear of vehicle
to relieve body weight from rear springs to provide
clearance between pipe and rear axle parts.
(4) Clean ends of pipes or muffler to assure mat-
ing of all parts. Discard broken or worn insulators,
rusted clamps, supports and attaching parts.When
replacement is required on any component of
the exhaust system. It is important that origi-nal equipment parts (or their equivalent) be
used;
²To insure proper alignment with other parts in
the system.
²Provide acceptable exhaust noise levels and does
not change exhaust system back pressure that could
effect emissions and performance.
INSTALLATION
(1) Assemble pipes, muffler support and clamp
loosely to permit alignment of all parts.
(2) Beginning at front of system, align and clamp
each component to maintain position and proper
clearance with underbody parts.
(3) Tighten the clamp and support to the proper
torques and clearances (Fig. 4).
UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLDÐ2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Disconnect air intake tube and resonator box
from throttle body and remove.
(3) Remove connector from throttle position sensor
(Fig. 6).
(4) Remove connector from idle air control motor
(Fig. 6).
(5) Remove connector from MAP sensor (Fig. 11).
Fig. 4 Exhaust System Components
Fig. 5 Band Clamp
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install new upper intake manifold gasket.
NOTE: Center outboard fastener is a double stud.
(2) Tighten upper intake manifold fasteners start-
ing at center and progressing outward in both direc-
tions. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.). Repeat
this procedures until all fasteners are at specified
torque.
(3) Install dipstick tube. Seal tube to cylinder
block using MopartStud N' Bearing Mount Adhe-
sive. Tighten dipstick tube fastener to 12 N´m (105
in. lbs.)
(4) Install dipstick.
(5) Install upper bolt in intake manifold to front
support bracket (Fig. 11). Torque to 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install two top bolts at intake manifold to rear
support bracket making sure bracket to manifold
spacer is in place (Fig. 10). Tighten bolts to 28 N´m
(250 in. lbs.)
(7) Install throttle cables in bracket.
(8) Install throttle cable and speed control cable (if
equipped) to throttle lever.
(9) Install vacuum lines for power brake booster
and speed control vacuum reservoir at upper intake
manifold fittings.
(10) Install vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve.
(11) Install electrical connectors for MAP sensor,
throttle position sensor, and idle air control motor.(12) Install air intake tube and resonator box to
throttle body.
(13) Connect negative cable to battery.
INTAKE MANIFOLD LOWERÐ2.4L ENGINE
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS
AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE
WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE
To release fuel pressure, refer to the Fuel Delivery
System Pressure Release section of Group 14 Fuel
System for procedure.
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
durebefore attempting any repairs.
(2) Remove upper intake manifold. Refer to proce-
dure in this section.
CAUTION: Cover intake manifold to prevent foreign
material from entering engine.
(3) Disconnect electrical connector from intake air
temperature sensor (Fig. 12).
(4) Remove fuel hose quick connect fitting from
the chassis tube (Fig. 13).Refer to Fuel Hoses,
Clamps and Quick Connect Fittings in the Fuel
Delivery Section of this Group.
WARNING: WRAP A SHOP TOWEL AROUND
HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
Fig. 11 Intake Manifold Front Support Bracket and
Map Sensor
Fig. 12 Intake Air Temperature Sensor
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(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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