1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER ignition

FITTING CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS
Refer to Measuring Main Bearing Clearance in
Standard Service Procedures. Refer to Crankshaft
Specification Chart for specifications.
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
DIAL INDICATOR METHOD
(1) Mount a dial indicator to front of engine, locat-
ing probe on nose of crankshaft (Fig. 9).
(2) Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its
travel.(3) Zero the dial indicator.
(4) Move crankshaft all the way to the front and
read the dial indicator. Refer to Crankshaft Specifi-
cation Chart for specifications.
FEELER GAGE METHOD
(1) Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its
travel using a lever inserted between a main bearing
cap and a crankshaft cheek, using care not to dam-
age any bearing surface. Donotloosen main bearing
cap.
(2) Use a feeler gauge between number three
thrust bearing and machined crankshaft surface to
determine end play.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove ignition coil pack (Fig. 10).
(2) Remove the cylinder head cover bolts.
(3) Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder
head.
INSTALLATION
Before installation, clean cylinder head and cover
mating surfaces. Make certain the cylinder head
cover mating surface is flat.
(1) Install new valve cover gasket.
CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact
the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber
and cause tooth skipping.
(2) Install cover assembly to head and tighten fas-
teners to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Install ignition coil pack. Tighten fasteners to
23 N´m (200 in. lbs.).
CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATION CHART
Connecting Rod Bearing Oil Clearance
New Part: 0.026 - 0.059 mm (0.001 - 0.0023 in.)
Wear Limit: 0.075 mm (0.003 in.)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance
New Part: 0.13 - 0.38 mm (0.005 - 0.015 in.)
Wear Limit: 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
CRANKSHAFT SPECIFICATION CHART
Crankshaft End-PlayNew Part: 0.09 - 0.24 mm (0.0035 - 0.0094 in.)
Wear Limit: 0.37 mm (0.015 in.)
Main Bearing ClearanceNew Part: 0.022 - 0.062 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 in.)
Connecting Rod Bearing ClearanceNew Part: 0.026 - 0.059 mm (0.001 - 0.0023 in.)
Wear Limit: 0.075 mm (0.003 in.)
Main Bearing Journal DiameterStandard: 52.00060.008 mm (2.047260.0003 in.)
1st Undersize: 51.98360.008 mm
(2.046660.0003 in.)
Connecting Rod Journal DiameterStandard: 48.00060.008 mm (1.889760.0003 in.)
1st Undersize: 47.98360.008 mm
(1.889160.0003 in.)
Fig. 9 Checking Crankshaft End PlayÐ Dial
Indicator
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

scratches are present, replace the camshaft and
check the cylinder head for damage. Replace the
cylinder head if worn or damaged. Check the lobes
for pitting and wear. If the lobes show signs of
wear, check the corresponding rocker arm roller for
wear or damage. Replace rocker arm/hydraulic lash
adjuster if worn or damaged. If lobes show signs of
pitting on the nose, flank or base circle; replace the
camshaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the camshaft journals with oil and
install camshaftwithoutrocker arm assemblies
installed.
(2) Install camshaft target magnet into the end of
the camshaft. Tighten mounting screw to 3.4 N´m (30
in. lbs.).
(3) Install camshaft position sensor and tighten
mounting screws to 9 N´m (80 in. lbs.).
(4) Measure camshaft end play using the following
procedure:
²Mount dial indicator C-3339 or equivalent, to a
stationary point on cylinder head (Fig. 13).
²Using a suitable tool, move camshaft to rear-
ward limits of travel.
²Zero the dial indicator.
²Move camshaft forward to limits of travel and
read dial indicator.
²End play travel: 0.13 - 0.33 mm (0.005 - 0.013
in.).
(5) Install front camshaft seal. Camshaft must be
installed before the camshaft seal is installed. Refer
to procedure outlined in this section.
(6) Install cylinder head. Refer to procedure out-
lined in this section.
(7) Install camshaft sprocket and tighten to 115
N´m (85 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install inner timing belt cover.(9) Install timing belt tensioner and timing belt.
Refer to procedures outlined in this section.
(10) Install rocker arm assemblies in correct order
as removed. Tighten the rocker arm assemblies in
sequence shown in (Fig. 14) to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(11) Install cylinder head cover and tighten fasten-
ers to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(12) Install ignition coil pack and ignition cables.
(13) 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.
ROCKER ARM/HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove valve cover using procedure outlined in
this section.
(2) Identify the rocker arm shaft assemblies before
removal.
(3) Loosen the attaching fasteners. Remove rocker
arm shaft assemblies from cylinder head.
(4) Identify the rocker arms spacers and retainers
for reassembly. Disassemble the rocker arm assem-
blies by removing the attaching bolts from the shaft
(Fig. 15).
(5) Slide the rocker arms and spacers off the shaft.
Keep the spacers and rocker arms in the same loca-
tion for reassembly.
Fig. 13 Camshaft End Play
Fig. 14 Rocker Arm Shaft Tightening Sequence
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

²Turn the ignition switch on and access the ªmis-
cellaneousº screen.
²Select ªre-learn cam/crankº option and follow
directions on DRB screen.
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Drain engine oil.
(2) Remove transmission inspection cover.
(3) If equipped with air conditioning remove oil fil-
ter and adaptor. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Removal
and Installation in this section.
(4) Remove oil pan.(5) Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.
Fig. 40 Timing Belt System
Fig. 41 Camshaft Timing Marks
Fig. 42 Right Inner Splash Shield
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(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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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (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)

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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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(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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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(12) Remove fasteners from Air Intake Plenum to
Intake Manifold (Fig. 22).(13) Remove Air Intake Plenum (Fig. 23).
(14) Cover intake manifold with suitable cover
when servicing (Fig. 24).
(15) Disconnect Fuel Injector wiring harness from
engine wiring harness.
Fig. 19 Electrical and Vacuum Connections to
Throttle Body
Fig. 20 Ignition Coil Removal
Fig. 21 Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical
Connections
Fig. 22 Air Intake Plenum to Intake Manifold
Attaching Bolts
Fig. 23 Removing Air Intake Plenum
Fig. 24 Vacuum Connections for Fuel Rail and Fuel
Pressure Regulator
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)