1998 DODGE DURANGO vehicle

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (4) When filter separates from adapter nipple, tip
gasket end upward to minimize oil spill. Remove fil-
ter from vehicle.
(5) With a wiping cloth, clean the gasket sealing
surface (Fig. 15) of oil and grime.
OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
(1) Lightly lubricate oil filter gasket with engine
oil or chassis grease.
(2) Thread filter onto adapter nipple. When gasket
makes contact with sealing surface, (Fig. 15) hand
tighten filter one full turn, do not over tighten.
(3) Add oil, verify crankcase oil level and start
engine. Inspect for oil leaks.
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS
CAUTION: Be sure that the tapped holes maintain
the original center line.
Damaged or worn threads can be repaired. Essen-
tially, this repair consists of:
²Drilling out worn or damaged threads.²Tapping the hole with a special Heli-Coil Tap, or
equivalent.
²Installing an insert into the tapped hole to bring
the hole back to its original thread size.
CYLINDER BOREÐHONING
Before honing, stuff plenty of clean shop towels
under the bores and over the crankshaft to keep
abrasive materials from entering the crankshaft
area.
(1) Used carefully, the Cylinder Bore Sizing Hone
C-823, equipped with 220 grit stones, is the best tool
for this job. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce
taper and out-of-round, as well as removing light
scuffing, scoring and scratches. Usually, a few strokes
will clean up a bore and maintain the required lim-
its.
CAUTION: DO NOT use rigid type hones to remove
cylinder wall glaze.
(2) Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done if
the cylinder bore is straight and round. Use a cylin-
der surfacing hone, Honing Tool C-3501, equipped
with 280 grit stones (C-3501-3810). about 20-60
strokes, depending on the bore condition, will be suf-
ficient to provide a satisfactory surface. Using honing
oil C-3501-3880, or a light honing oil, available from
major oil distributors.
CAUTION: DO NOT use engine or transmission oil,
mineral spirits, or kerosene.
(3) Honing should be done by moving the hone up
and down fast enough to get a crosshatch pattern.
The hone marks should INTERSECT at 50É to 60É
for proper seating of rings (Fig. 16).
Fig. 14 Oil Filter RemovalÐTypical
1 ± ENGINE OIL FILTER
2 ± OIL FILTER WRENCH
Fig. 15 Oil Filter Sealing SurfaceÐTypical
1 ± SEALING SURFACE
2 ± RUBBER GASKET
3 ± OIL FILTER
Fig. 16 Cylinder Bore Crosshatch Pattern
1 ± CROSSHATCH PATTERN
2 ± INTERSECT ANGLE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CONNECTING ROD BEARINGSÐFITTING
Fit all rods on a bank until completed. DO NOT
alternate from one bank to another, because connect-
ing rods and pistons are not interchangeable from
one bank to another.
The bearing caps are not interchangeable and
should be marked at removal to ensure correct
assembly.
Each bearing cap has a small V-groove across the
parting face. When installing the lower bearing shell,
make certain that the V-groove in the shell is in line
with the V-groove in the cap. This provides lubrica-
tion of the cylinder wall in the opposite bank.The bearing shells must be installed so that the
tangs are in the machined grooves in the rods and
caps.
Limits of taper or out-of-round on any crankshaft
journals should be held to 0.025 mm (0.001 inch).
Bearings are available in 0.025 mm (0.001 inch),
0.051 mm (0.002 inch), 0.076 mm (0.003 inch), 0.254
mm (0.010 inch) and 0.305 mm (0.012 inch) under-
size.Install the bearings in pairs. DO NOT use a
new bearing half with an old bearing half. DO
NOT file the rods or bearing caps.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGSÐFITTING
Bearing caps are not interchangeable and should
be marked at removal to ensure correct assembly.
Upper and lower bearing halves are NOT inter-
changeable. Lower main bearing halves of No.2 and 4
are interchangeable.
Upper and lower No.3 bearing halves are flanged
to carry the crankshaft thrust loads. They are NOT
interchangeable with any other bearing halves in the
engine (Fig. 30). Bearing shells are available in stan-
dard and the following undersizes: 0.25 mm (0.001
inch), 0.051 mm (0.002 inch), 0.076 mm (0.003 inch),
0.254 mm (0.010 inch) and 0.305 mm (0.012 inch).
Never install an undersize bearing that will reduce
clearance below specifications.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE MOUNTSÐFRONT
REMOVAL
On 4WD vehicles the engine front support brackets
attach directly to engine block and the axle housing.
The brackets provide a solid interconnection for these
units (Fig. 31) (Fig. 32). Engine must be supported
during any service procedures involving the front
support assemblies.
Fig. 28 Compression Ring Chamfer Location
(Typical)
1 ± CHAMFER
2 ± TOP COMPRESSION RING
3 ± SECOND COMPRESSION RING
4 ± PISTON
5 ± CHAMFER
Fig. 29 Proper Ring Installation
1 ± OIL RING SPACER GAP
2 ± SECOND COMPRESSION RING GAP OIL RING RAIL GAP
(TOP)
3 ± OIL RING RAIL GAP (BOTTOM)
4 ± TOP COMPRESSION RING GAP
Fig. 30 Main Bearing Identification
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Install engine lifting (support) fixture.
(4) Remove front axle assembly. (Refer to Group 3,
Differential and Driveline in this publication.)
(5)Left mount insulator only.Remove starter
wires and starter motor assembly.
(6) Remove insulator to frame through bolt (Fig.
33).
(7) Raise engine slightly.
(8) Remove upper insulator to support bracket
stud nut and insulator to support through bolt.
(9) Remove engine mount insulator (Fig. 31) (Fig.
32).
(10) If engine support bracket is to be removed/re-
placed, remove support bracket to transmission bell
housing bolt(s) and three (3) support bracket to
engine block bolts. Remove support bracket (Fig. 31)
(Fig. 32).
INSTALLATIONÐ4WD
(1) If engine support brackets were removed,
install them and their fasteners (Fig. 31) (Fig. 32).
Tighten support bracket to block bolts to 41 N´m (30
ft. lbs.). Tighten support bracket to transmission bell-
housing bolt(s) to 88 N´m (65 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install Engine mount insulator and tighten
insulator to support bracket nut to 41 N´m (30 ft.
lbs.). Tighten insulator to support bracket through
bolt nut to 102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(3) Lower engine and install insulator to frame
through bolt and nut (Fig. 33). Tighten nut to 95 N´m
(70 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install starter motor and mounting bolts.
Tighten bolts to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.).
(5) Connect starter wires.
(6) Remove engine lifting (support) fixture.
(7) Install front axle assembly. (Refer to Group 3,
Differential and Driveline).
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
Fig. 31 Right Engine Mount Insulator and Support
Bracket
1 ± ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
2 ± INSULATOR
3 ± FRONT AXLE
Fig. 32 Left Engine Mount Insulator and Support
Bracket
1 ± ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
2 ± INSULATOR
3 ± FRONT AXLE
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(3) Support the transmission with a transmission
jack.
(4) Remove stud nuts holding the insulator to the
crossmember (Fig. 34).
(5) Raise rear of transmission SLIGHTLY.
(6) Remove bolts holding the insulator to the insu-
lator bracket (Fig. 34). Remove the insulator.
INSTALLATION
(1) If the insulator bracket was removed, install
the bracket to the transmission (Fig. 34). Tighten the
bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the bolts holding insulator to insulator
bracket. Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Lower rear of transmission while aligning the
insulator studs into the mounting support bracket.Install stud nuts and tighten to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Remove the transmission jack.
(5) Lower the vehicle.
(6) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Scribe hood hinge outlines on hood. Remove the
hood.
(2) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(3) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure).
(4) Remove the air cleaner.
(5) Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses.
Remove radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling System
for the correct procedures).
(6) Set fan shroud aside.
(7) Disconnect the vacuum supply lines from the
intake manifold.
(8) Remove the distributor cap and wires.
Fig. 33 Engine Mount Insulator at Frame
1 ± NUT
2 ± ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
3 ± INSULATOR
4 ± NUT
5 ± THROUGH BOLT
6 ± FRAME
7 ± FRONT AXLE
Fig. 34 Rear Mount Insulator
1 ± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2 ± INSULATOR BRACKET
3 ± INSULATOR
4 ± CROSSMEMBER
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (9) Disconnect the accelerator linkage.
(10) Remove throttle body.
(11) Perform the Fuel System Pressure release
procedure (refer to Group 14, fuel System).
(12) Disconnect the fuel supply line.
(13) Disconnect the starter wires.
(14) Disconnect the oil pressure sending unit wire.
(15) Discharge the air conditioning system, if
equipped (refer to Group 24, Heating and Air Condi-
tioning for service procedures).
(16) Disconnect the air conditioning hoses.
(17) Disconnect the power steering hoses, if
equipped.
(18) Remove starter motor (refer to Group 8B, Bat-
tery/Starter/Generator Service).
(19) Remove the generator (refer to Group 8B, Bat-
tery/Starter/Generator Service).
(20) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(21) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
(22) Refer to Group 21, Transmissions for trans-
mission removal.
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake
manifold.
(23) Install an engine lifting fixture.
(24) The engine and front driving axle (engine/ax-
le/transmission) are connected through insulators
and support brackets. Separate the engine as follows:
²LEFT SIDEÐRemove 2 bolts attaching
(engine/pinion nose/transmission) bracket to trans-
mission bell housing. Remove 2 bracket to pinion
nose adaptor bolts. Separate engine from insulator by
removing upper nut washer assembly and bolt from
engine support bracket.
²RIGHT SIDEÐRemove 2 bracket to axle (dis-
connect housing) bolts and a bracket to bell housing
bolt. Separate engine from insulator by removing
upper nut washer assembly and bolt from engine
support bracket.
(25) Lower the vehicle.
(26) Install engine assembly on engine repair
stand.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove engine from the repair stand and posi-
tion in the engine compartment.
(2) Install an engine support fixture.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(4) Install the engine front mounts.
(5) Refer to Group, 21 Transmissions for transmis-
sion installation
(6) Install the inspection plate.
(7) Remove transmission support.
(8) Install exhaust pipe to manifold.
(9) Lower the vehicle.
(10) Remove engine lifting fixture.(11) Install the generator (refer to Group 8B, Bat-
tery/Starter/Generator Service).
(12) Install starter motor (refer to Group 8B, Bat-
tery/Starter/Generator Service).
(13) Connect power steering hoses, if equipped.
(14) Connect air conditioning hoses.
(15) Evacuate and charge the air conditioning sys-
tem, if equipped (refer to Group 24, Heater and Air
Conditioning for service procedures).
(16) Using a new gasket, install throttle body.
Tighten the throttle body bolts to 23 N´m (200 in.
lbs.) torque.
(17) Connect the accelerator linkage.
(18) Connect the starter wires.
(19) Connect the oil pressure sending unit wire.
(20) Install the distributor cap and wiring.
(21) Connect the vacuum supply lines to the
intake manifold.
(22) Connect the fuel supply lines.
(23) Install the radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System). Connect the radiator hoses and heater
hoses.
(24) Install fan shroud in position.
(25) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure).
(26) Install the air cleaner.
(27) Install the battery.
(28) Warm engine and adjust.
(29) Install hood and line up with the scribe
marks.
(30) Road test vehicle.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Drain the cooling system. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(3) Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to HEAT-
ING and AIR CONDITIONING.
(4) Remove the generator. Refer to CHARGING
SYSTEM.
(5) Remove the accessory drive bracket.
(6) Remove the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(7) Perform the fuel pressure release procedure.
Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
(8) Disconnect the fuel supply line from the fuel
rail. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
(9) Disconnect the accelerator linkage and, if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(10) Remove the distributor cap and wires.
(11) Disconnect the coil wires.
(12) Disconnect the coolant temperature sending
unit wire.
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Remove alignment studs if used.
(9) The following torque sequence duplicates the
expected results of the automated assembly system
(Fig. 39).²Step 1ÐTighten bolts 1 thru 4, in sequence, to 8
N´m (72 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten in alternating steps
1.4 N´m (12 in. lbs.) torque at a time.
²Step 2ÐTighten bolts 5 thru 12, in sequence, to
8 N´m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
²Step 3ÐCheck that all bolts are tightened to 8
N´m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
²Step 4ÐTighten all bolts, in sequence, to 16 N´m
(12 ft. lbs.) torque.
²Step 5ÐCheck that all bolts are tightened to 16
N´m (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install closed crankcase ventilation and evap-
oration control systems.
(11) Install the coil wires.
(12) Connect the coolant temperature sending unit
wire.
(13) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(14) Install distributor cap and wires.
(15) Connect the accelerator linkage and, if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(16) Install the fuel supply line to the fuel rail.
(17) Install the accessory drive bracket and A/C
compressor.
(18) Install the generator and accessory drive belt.
Tighten generator mounting bolt to 41 N´m (30 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(19) Install the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(20) Fill cooling system.
(21) Connect the battery negative cable.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Raise the vehicle.
(3) Remove the exhaust pipe to manifold nuts.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Remove three nuts, heat shield and washers
from the right side exhaust manifold, if necessary
(Fig. 40).
(6) Remove two nuts, heat shield and washers
from the left side exhaust manifold, if necessary (Fig.
41).
(7) Remove bolts, nuts and washers attaching
manifold to cylinder head.
(8) Remove manifold from the cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: If the studs came out with the nuts when
removing the exhaust manifold, install new studs.
(1) Position the exhaust manifolds on the two
studs located on the cylinder head. Install conical
washers and nuts on these studs (Fig. 42).
Fig. 38 Intake Manifold Flange Gasket Alignment
1 ± FLANGE GASKET
2 ± ALIGNMENT TABS
3 ± CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
Fig. 39 Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening SequenceÐ
5.9L Engine
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (2) Install new bolt and washer assemblies in the
remaining holes (Fig. 42). Start at the center arm
and work outward. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Position three washers, heat shield and nuts on
the right side exhaust manifold. Tighten nuts to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(4) Position two washers, heat shield and nuts on
the left side exhaust manifold. Tighten nuts to 24
N´m (18 ft. lbs.).
(5) Raise the vehicle.
(6) Assemble the exhaust pipe to the exhaust man-
ifold and secure with bolts, nuts and washers.
Tighten these nuts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.(7) Lower the vehicle.
(8) Connect the battery negative cable.
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
A steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cyl-
inder head cover (Fig. 43). This gasket can be used
again.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Disconnect closed ventilation system and evap-
oration control system from cylinder head cover.
(3) Remove the air inlet hose.
(4) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket. The
gasket may be used again.
INSTALLATION
(1) The cylinder head cover gasket can be used
again. Install the gasket onto the head rail.
Fig. 40 Exhaust Manifold Heat ShieldÐRight Side
1 ± WASHER
2 ± NUT AND WASHER
3 ± EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD
Fig. 41 Exhaust Manifold Heat ShieldÐLeft Side
1 ± WASHER
2 ± NUT AND WASHER
3 ± EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD
Fig. 42 Exhaust Manifold InstallationÐ5.9L Engine
1 ± EXHAUST MANIFOLD (LEFT)
2 ± BOLTS & WASHERS
3 ± NUTS & WASHERS
4 ± EXHAUST MANIFOLD (RIGHT)
5 ± BOLTS & WASHERS
Fig. 43 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket
1 ± CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (2) Position the cylinder head cover onto the gas-
ket. Tighten the bolts to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install closed crankcase ventilation system and
evaporation control system.
(4) Install the air inlet hose.
(5) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
ROCKER ARMS AND PUSH RODS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket. Refer
to Cylinder Head Cover in this section for correct
procedure.
(2) Remove the rocker arm bolts and pivots (Fig.
44). Place them on a bench in the same order as
removed.
(3) Remove the push rods and place them on a
bench in the same order as removed.
INSTALLATION
(1) Rotate the crankshaft until the ªV8º mark lines
up with the TDC mark on the timing chain case
cover. This mark is located 147É ATDC from the No.1
firing position.
(2) Install the push rods in the same order as
removed.
(3) Install rocker arm and pivot assemblies in the
same order as removed. Tighten the rocker arm bolts
to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: DO NOT rotate or crank the engine dur-
ing or immediately after rocker arm installation.
Allow the hydraulic roller tappets adequate time to
bleed down (about 5 minutes).
(4) Install cylinder head cover.
VALVE SPRING AND STEM SEAL
REPLACEMENT-IN VEHICLE
(1) Remove the air cleaner.
(2) Remove cylinder head covers and spark plugs.(3) Remove coil wire from distributor and secure to
good ground to prevent engine from starting.
(4) Using suitable socket and flex handle at crank-
shaft retaining bolt, turn engine so the No.1 piston is
at TDC on the compression stroke.
(5) Remove rocker arms.
(6) With air hose attached to an adapter installed
in No.1 spark plug hole, apply 620-689 kPa (90-100
psi) air pressure.
(7) Using Valve Spring Compressor Tool
MD-998772A with adaptor 6716A, compress valve
spring and remove retainer valve locks and valve
spring.
(8) Install seals on the exhaust valve stem and
position down against valve guides.
(9) The intake valve stem seals should be pushed
firmly and squarely over the valve guide using the
valve stem as a guide. DO NOT force seal against top
of guide. When installing the valve retainer locks,
compress the spring only enough to install the locks.
(10) Follow the same procedure on the remaining 7
cylinders using the firing sequence 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Make sure piston in cylinder is at TDC on the valve
spring that is being removed.
(11) Remove adapter from the No.1 spark plug
hole and install spark plugs.
(12) Install rocker arms.
(13) Install covers and coil wire to distributor.
(14) Install air cleaner.
(15) Road test vehicle.
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Drain cooling system Refer to COOLING SYS-
TEM.
(3) Remove the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Remove the generator.
(4) Remove closed crankcase ventilation system.
(5) Disconnect the evaporation control system.
(6) Remove the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(7) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
dure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
(8) Disconnect the fuel supply line.
(9) Disconnect accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(10) Remove distributor cap and wires.
(11) Disconnect the coil wires.
(12) Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(13) Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose.
(14) Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets.
Fig. 44 Rocker Arms
1 ± ROCKER ARMS
2 ± CYLINDER HEAD
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