1999 DODGE DURANGO Group 8D

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REMOVAL
(1) Drain the cooling system. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
(2) Using a blunt tool such as a drift or a screw
driver and a hammer, strike the bottom edge of the
cup plug (Fig. 135).(3) Using a suitable pair of pliers, grasp the core
plug and remove.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Thoroughly clean core plug bore, remove all
of the old sealer.
(1) Coat the edges of the engine core plug and the
core plug bore with Mopar Gasket Maker, or equiva-
lent.
NOTE: It is not necessary to wait for the sealant to
cure on the core plugs. The cooling system can be
filled and the vehicle returned to service immedi-
ately.
(2) Using proper plug driver, drive core plug into
the core plug bore. The sharp edge of the core plug
should be at least 0.50 mm (0.020 in.) inside the lead
in chamfer.
(3) Refill the cooling system.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OIL PUMP
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Remove oil pump cover screws and lift off cover
plate.
(2) Remove pump inner and outer rotors.
Fig. 133 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Guide Special
Tool 8349±2 and Oil Seal
1 ± REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8349±2 GUIDE
Fig. 134 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
1 ± REAR CRANKSHAFT SEAL
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8349±1 INSTALLER
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-4171 HANDLE
Fig. 135 Engine Core Plug Removal
1 ± CYLINDER BLOCK
2 ± REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 ± STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 ± DRIFT PUNCH
5 ± CUP PLUG
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Scrape or wire brush all gasket surfaces to remove
all loose material. Inspect stamped parts to ensure
gasket rails are flat. Flatten rails with a hammer on
a flat plate, if required. Gasket surfaces must be free
of oil and dirt. Make sure the old gasket material is
removed from blind attaching holes.
GASKET APPLICATION
Assembling parts using a form-in-place gasket
requires care.
Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant should be
applied in a continuous bead approximately 3 mm
(0.12 inch) in diameter. All mounting holes must be
circled. For corner sealing,a3or6mm(1/8 or 1/4
inch) drop is placed in the center of the gasket con-
tact area. Uncured sealant may be removed with a
shop towel. Components should be torqued in place
while the sealant is still wet to the touch (within 10
minutes). The use of a locating dowel is recom-
mended during assembly to prevent smearing the
material off location.
Mopar Gasket Maker should be applied sparingly
to one gasket surface. The sealant diameter should
be 1.00 mm (0.04 inch) or less. Be certain the mate-
rial surrounds each mounting hole. Excess material
can easily be wiped off. Components should be
torqued in place within 15 minutes. The use of a
locating dowel is recommended during assembly to
prevent smearing the material off location.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
It is important that the vehicle is operating to its
optimum performance level to maintain fuel economy
and the lowest emission levels. If vehicle is not oper-
ating to these standards, refer to Engine Diagnosis
outlined in this section. The following procedures can
assist in achieving the proper engine diagnosis.
(1) Test cranking amperage draw. Refer to Electri-
cal Group 8B, Cold Cranking Test.
(2) Check intake manifold bolt torque.
(3) Perform cylinder compression test. Refer to
Cylinder Compression Pressure Test in the Engine
Diagnosis area of this section.
(4) Clean or replace spark plugs as necessary and
adjust gap as specified in Electrical Group 8D.
Tighten to specifications.
(5) Test resistance of spark plug cables. Refer to
Electrical Group 8D, Spark Plug Cables.
(6) Inspect the primary wires. Test coil output volt-
age and primary resistance. Replace parts as neces-
sary. Refer to Electrical Group 8D, for specifications.
(7) Test fuel pump for pressure. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System Specifications.
(8) The air filter elements should be replaced as
specified in Lubrication and Maintenance, Group 0.(9) Inspect crankcase ventilation system as out
lined in Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance. For
emission controls see Group 25, Emission Controls
for service procedures.
(10) Road test vehicle as a final test.
ENGINE OIL
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY.
ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATION
CAUTION: Do not use non-detergent or straight
mineral oil when adding or changing crankcase
lubricant. Engine failure can result.
API SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED
In gasoline engines, use an engine oil that is API
Service Grade Certified (Fig. 11). Standard engine oil
identification notations have been adopted to aid in
the proper selection of engine oil. The identifying
notations are located on the label of engine oil plastic
bottles and the top of engine oil cans. MOPAR only
provides engine oil that conforms to this certification.
SAE VISCOSITY
An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the vis-
cosity of engine oil. SAE 10W-30 specifies a multiple
viscosity engine oil. These are specified with a dual
SAE viscosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot
temperature viscosity range. When choosing an
engine oil, consider the range of temperatures the
vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change.
Select an engine oil that is best suited to your area's
Fig. 11 Engine Oil Container Standard Notations
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (4) A controlled hone motor speed between 200 and
300 RPM is necessary to obtain the proper cross-
hatch angle. The number of up and down strokes per
minute can be regulated to get the desired 50É to 60É
angle. Faster up and down strokes increase the cross-
hatch angle.
(5) After honing, it is necessary that the block be
cleaned to remove all traces of abrasive. Use a brush
to wash parts with a solution of hot water and deter-
gent. Dry parts thoroughly. Use a clean, white, lint-
free cloth to check that the bore is clean. Oil the
bores after cleaning to prevent rusting.
HYDROSTATIC LOCK
When an engine is suspected of hydrostatic lock
(regardless of what caused the problem), follow the
steps below.
(1) Perform the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure
(refer to Group 14, Fuel System).
(2) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(3) Inspect air cleaner, induction system and
intake manifold to ensure system is dry and clear of
foreign material.
(4) Place a shop towel around the spark plugs to
catch any fluid that may possibly be under pressure
in the cylinder head. Remove the plugs from the
engine.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the starter motor to rotate
the crankshaft. Severe damage could occur.
(5) With all spark plugs removed, rotate the crank-
shaft using a breaker bar and socket.
(6) Identify the fluid in the cylinders (i.e. coolant,
fuel, oil, etc.).
(7) Make sure all fluid has been removed from the
cylinders.
(8) Repair engine or components as necessary to
prevent this problem from occurring again.
(9) Squirt engine oil into the cylinders to lubricate
the walls. This will prevent damage on restart.
(10) Install new spark plugs.
(11) Drain engine oil. Remove and discard the oil
filter.
(12) Install the drain plug. Tighten the plug to 34
N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Install a new oil filter.
(14) Fill engine crankcase with the specified
amount and grade of oil.
(15) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(16) Start the engine and check for any leaks.
VALVE TIMING
(1) Turn crankshaft until the No.6 exhaust valve is
closing and No.6 intake valve is opening.(2) Insert a 6.350 mm (1/4 inch) spacer between
rocker arm pad and stem tip of No.1 intake valve.
Allow spring load to bleed tappet down giving in
effect a solid tappet.
(3) Install a dial indicator so plunger contacts
valve spring retainer as nearly perpendicular as pos-
sible. Zero the indicator.
(4) Rotate the crankshaft clockwise (normal run-
ning direction) until the valve has lifted 0.863 mm
(0.034 inch). The timing of the crankshaft should
now read from 10É before top dead center to 2É after
top dead center. Remove spacer.
CAUTION: DO NOT turn crankshaft any further
clockwise as valve spring might bottom and result
in serious damage.
If reading is not within specified limits:
²Check sprocket index marks.
²Inspect timing chain for wear.
²Check accuracy of DC mark on timing indicator.
VALVE SERVICE
VALVE CLEANING
Clean valves thoroughly. Discard burned, warped
and cracked valves.
Remove carbon and varnish deposits from inside of
valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
VALVE INSPECTION
Measure valve stems for wear. If wear exceeds
0.051 mm (0.002 inch), replace the valve.
VALVE GUIDES
Measure valve stem guide clearance as follows:
(1) Install Valve Guide Sleeve Tool C-3973 over
valve stem and install valve (Fig. 17). The special
sleeve places the valve at the correct height for
checking with a dial indicator.
Fig. 17 Positioning Valve with Tool C-3973
1 ± VALVE
2 ± SPACER TOOL
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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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spring retainer. If spacers are installed, measure
from the top of spacer. If height is greater than 42.86
mm (1-11/16 inches), install a 1.587 mm (1/16 inch)
spacer in head counterbore. This should bring spring
height back to normal 41.27 to 42.86 mm (1-5/8 to
1-11/16 inch).
HYDRAULIC TAPPETS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(2) Remove cylinder head cover, rocker assembly
and push rods. Identify push rods to ensure installa-
tion in original location.
(3) Remove intake manifold, yoke retainer and
aligning yokes.
(4) Slide Hydraulic Tappet Remover/Installer Tool
C-4129-A through opening in cylinder head and seat
tool firmly in the head of tappet.
(5) Pull tappet out of bore with a twisting motion.
If all tappets are to be removed, identify tappets to
ensure installation in original location.
INSTALLATION
(1) If the tappet or bore in cylinder block is scored,
scuffed, or shows signs of sticking, ream the bore to
next oversize. Replace with oversize tappet.
(2) Lubricate tappets.
(3) Install tappets and push rods in their original
positions. Ensure that the oil feed hole in the side of
the tappet body faces up (away from the crankshaft).
(4) Install aligning yokes with ARROW toward
camshaft.
(5) Install yoke retainer. Tighten the bolts to 23
N´m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Install intake manifold.
(6) Install push rods in original positions.
(7) Install rocker arm.
(8) Install cylinder head cover.
(9) Install air cleaner assembly and air inlet hose.
(10) 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 negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove fan shroud retainer bolts and set
shroud back over engine.(3) Remove the cooling system fan.
(4) Remove the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(5) Remove the vibration damper pulley.
(6) Remove vibration damper bolt and washer from
end of crankshaft.
(7) Install bar and screw from Puller Tool Set
C-3688. Install 2 bolts with washers through the
puller tool and into the vibration damper (Fig. 46).
(8) Pull vibration damper off of the crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the vibration damper onto the crank-
shaft.
(2) Place installing tool, part of Puller Tool Set
C-3688 in position and press the vibration damper
onto the crankshaft (Fig. 47).
(3) Install the crankshaft bolt and washer. Tighten
the bolt to 183 N´m (135 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the crankshaft pulley. Tighten the pul-
ley bolts to 23 N´m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(6) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 46 Vibration Damper Assembly
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-3688
Fig. 47 Installing Vibration Damper
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-3688
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (7) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the retainer bolts to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.)
torque.
(8) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
TIMING CHAIN COVER
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System).
(3) Remove the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(4) Remove water pump (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System).
(5) Remove power steering pump (refer to Group
19, Steering).
(6) Remove vibration damper.
(7) Remove fuel lines (refer to Group 14, Fuel Sys-
tem).
(8) Loosen oil pan bolts and remove the front bolt
at each side.
(9) Remove the cover bolts.
(10) Remove chain case cover and gasket using
extreme caution to avoid damaging oil pan gasket.
(11) Place a suitable tool behind the lips of the oil
seal to pry the oil seal outward. Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft seal surface of cover (Fig. 48).
INSTALLATION
(1) Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover
and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
(2) The water pump mounting surface must be
cleaned.
(3) Using a new cover gasket, carefully install
chain case cover to avoid damaging oil pan gasket.
Use a small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhe-
sive Sealant, or equivalent, at the joint between tim-
ing chain cover gasket and the oil pan gasket. Finger
tighten the timing chain cover bolts at this time.
(4) Place the smaller diameter of the oil seal over
Front Oil Seal Installation Tool 6635 (Fig. 49). Seat
the oil seal in the groove of the tool.
(5) Position the seal and tool onto the crankshaft
(Fig. 50).(6) Tighten the 4 lower chain case cover bolts to
13N´m (10 ft.lbs.) to prevent the cover from tipping
during seal installation.
(7) Using the vibration damper bolt, tighten the
bolt to draw the seal into position on the crankshaft
(Fig. 51).
(8) Loosen the 4 bolts tightened in step 4 to allow
realignment of front cover assembly.
Fig. 48 Removal of Front Crankshaft Oil Seal
Fig. 49 Placing Oil Seal on Installation Tool 6635
1 ± CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL
2 ± INSTALL THIS END INTO SPECIAL TOOL 6635
Fig. 50 Position Tool and Seal onto Crankshaft
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL 6635
2 ± OIL SEAL
3 ± TIMING CHAIN COVER
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