1999 DODGE DURANGO Idle

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS
Inspect the following components:
²Sprockets for excessive tooth wear. Some tooth
markings are normal and not a cause for sprocket
replacement.
²Idler sprocket assembly bushing and shaft for
excessive wear.
²Idler sprocket assembly spline joint. The joint
should be tight with no backlash or axial movement.
²Chain guides and tensioner arms. Replace these
parts if grooving in plastic face is more than 1 mm
(0.039 in.) deep. If plastic face is severely grooved or
melted, the tensioner lube jet may be clogged. The
tensioner should be replaced.
²secondary chain tensioner piston and ratcheting
device. Inspect for evidence of heavy contact between
tensioner piston and tensioner arm. If this condition
exist the tensioner tensioner arm and chain should
be replaced.²Primary chain tensioner plastic faces. Replace as
required.
INSTALLATION
(1) Using a vise, lightly compress the secondary
chain tensioner piston until the piston step is flush
with the tensioner body. Using a pin or suitable tool,
release ratchet pawl by pulling pawl back against
spring force through access hole on side of tensioner.
While continuing to hold pawl back, Push ratchet
device to approximately 2 mm from the tensioner
body. Install Special Tool 8514 lock pin into hole on
front of tensioner. Slowly open vise to transfer piston
spring force to lock pin (Fig. 83).
(2) Position primary chain tensioner over oil pump
and insert bolts into lower two holes on tensioner
bracket. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
Fig. 82 Timing Chain System
1 ± RIGHT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET AND SECONDARY CHAIN
2 ± SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER
3 ± SECONDARY TENSIONER ARM
4 ± LEFT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET AND SECONDARY CHAIN
5 ± CHAIN GUIDE
6 ± TWO PLATED LINKS ON RIGHT CAMSHAFT CHAIN7 ± PRIMARY CHAIN
8 ± IDLER SPROCKET
9 ± CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
10 ± PRIMARY CHAIN TENSIONER
11 ± TWO PLATED LINKS ON LEFT CAMSHAFT CHAIN
12 ± SECONDARY TENSIONER ARM
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: Overtightening the tensioner arm torxT
bolt can cause severe damage to the cylinder head.
Tighten torxTbolt to specified torque only.
(3) Install right side chain tensioner arm. Apply
MopartLock N, Seal to torxtbolt, tighten bolt to 17
N´m (150 in. lbs.).
NOTE: The silver bolts retain the guides to the cyl-
inder heads and the black bolts retain the guides to
the engine block.
(4) Install the left side chain guide. Tighten the
bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: Overtightening the tensioner arm torxT
bolt can cause severe damage to the cylinder head.
Tighten torxTbolt to specified torque only.
(5) Install left side chain tensioner arm. Apply
MopartLock N, Seal to torxtbolt, tighten bolt to 17
N´m (150 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the right side chain guide. Tighten the
bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(7) Install both secondary chains onto the idler
sprocket. Align two plated links on the secondary
chains to be visible through the two lower openings
on the idler sprocket (4 o'clock and 8 o'clock). Oncethe secondary timing chains are installed, position
special tool 8515 to hold chains in place for installa-
tion (Fig. 84).
(8) Align primary chain double plated links with
the timing mark at 12 o'clock on the idler sprocket.
Align the primary chain single plated link with the
timing mark at 6 o'clock on the crankshaft sprocket
(Fig. 82).
(9) Lubricate idler shaft and bushings with clean
engine oil.
(10) Install all chains, crankshaft sprocket, and
idler sprocket as an assembly (Fig. 85). After guiding
both secondary chains through the block and cylinder
head openings, affix chains with a elastic strap or the
equivalent, This will maintain tension on chains to
aid in installation.
NOTE: It will be necessary to slightly rotate cam-
shafts for sprocket installation.
(11) Align left camshaft sprocket ªLº dot to plated
link on chain.
(12) Align right camshaft sprocket ªRº dot to
plated link on chain.
CAUTION: Remove excess oil from the camshaft
sprocket bolt. Failure to do so can result in over-
torque of bolt resulting in bolt failure.
Fig. 83 Resetting Secondary Chain Tensioners
1 ± VISE
2 ± INSERT LOCK PIN
3 ± RATCHET PAWL
4 ± RATCHET
5 ± PISTON
Fig. 84 Installing Secondary Timing Chains on Idler
Sprocket
1 ± LOCK ARM
2 ± RIGHT CAMSHAFT CHAIN
3 ± SECONDARY CHAINS RETAINING PINS (4)
4 ± IDLER SPROCKET
5 ± LEFT CAMSHAFT CHAIN
6 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8515
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (13) Remove Special Tool 8515, then attach both
sprockets to camshafts. Remove excess oil from bolts,
then Install sprocket bolts, but do not tighten at this
time.
(14) Verify that all plated links are aligned with
the marks on all sprockets and the ªV8º marks on
camshaft sprockets are at the 12 o'clock position (Fig.
82).
CAUTION: Ensure the plate between the left sec-
ondary chain tensioner and block is correctly
installed.
(15) Install both secondary chain tensioners.
Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Left and right secondary chain tensioners
are not common.
(16) Before installing idler sprocket bolt, lubricate
washer with oil, and tighten idler sprocket assembly
retaining bolt to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
(17) Remove all locking pins (3) from tensioners.
CAUTION: After pulling locking pins out of each
tensioner, DO NOT manually extend the tensioner(s)
ratchet. Doing so will over tension the chains,
resulting in noise and/or high timing chain loads.
(18) Using Special Tool 6958, Spanner with Adap-
tor Pins 8346, tighten left (Fig. 86) and right (Fig.
87). camshaft sprocket bolts to 122 N´m (90 ft. lbs.).(19) Rotate engine two full revolutions. Verify tim-
ing marks are at the follow locations:
²primary chain idler sprocket dot is at 12 o'clock
(Fig. 82)
²primary chain crankshaft sprocket dot is at 6
o'clock (Fig. 82)
²secondary chain camshaft sprockets ªV8º marks
are at 12 o'clock (Fig. 82)
(20) Lubricate all three chains with engine oil.
(21) After installing all chains, it is recommended
that the idler gear end play be checked (Fig. 88). The
end play must be within 0.10±0.25 mm (0.004±0.010
in.). If not within specification, the idler gear must be
replaced.
(22) Install timing chain cover and crankshaft
damper. Refer to procedures in this section.
(23) Install cylinder head covers. Refer to proce-
dures in this section.
NOTE: Before installing threaded plug in right cyl-
inder head, the plug must be coated with sealant to
prevent leaks.
Fig. 85 Installing Idler Gear, Primary and Secondary
Timing Chains
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8515
2 ± PRIMARY CHAIN IDLER SPROCKET
3 ± CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
Fig. 86 Tightening Left Side Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
1 ± TORQUE WRENCH
2 ± CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
3 ± LEFT CYLINDER HEAD
4 ± SPECIAL TOOL 6958 SPANNER WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (24) Coat the large threaded access plug with
MopartThread Sealant with Teflon, then install
into the right cylinder head and tighten to 81 N´m
(60 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 77).(25) Install the oil fill housing.
(26) Install access plug in left cylinder head (Fig.
77).
(27) Install power steering pump. Refer to Group
19, Steering for procedure.
(28) Install radiator fan shroud. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
(29) Fill cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for coolant fill procedure.
(30) Connect negative cable to battery.
IDLER SHAFTÐTIMING DRIVE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the timing chain and sprockets. Refer
to procedure in this section.
NOTE: To remove the idler shaft, it is necessary to
tap threads into the shaft to install the removal tool.
(2) Using a 12 mm X 1.75 tap, cut threads in the
idler shaft center bore (Fig. 89).
(3) Cover the radiator core with a suitable cover.
CAUTION: Use care when removing idler shaft, DO
NOT strike the radiator cooling fins with the slide
hammer.
(4) Using Special Tool 8517 Slide Hammer, remove
the idler shaft (Fig. 90).
Fig. 87 Tightening Right Side Camshaft Sprocket
Bolt
1 ± TORQUE WRENCH
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL 6958 WITH ADAPTER PINS 8346
3 ± LEFT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
4 ± RIGHT CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
Fig. 88 Measuring Idler Gear End Play
1 ± IDLER SPROCKET ASSEMBLY
2 ± DIAL INDICATOR
Fig. 89 Tapping Idler Shaft For Special Tool 8517
1 ± IDLER SHAFT
2 ± TAP 12mm X 1.75
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean the idler shaft bore.
(2) Position the idler shaft in the bore.
NOTE: The two lubrication holes in the idler shaft
do not require any special alignment.
NOTE: Before using the retaining bolt to install the
idler shaft, coat the threads and the pilot on the
idler shaft with clean engine oil.
(3) Using the primary idler sprocket retaining bolt
and washer, carefully draw the idler shaft into the
bore until fully seated.
(4) Coat the idler shaft with clean engine oil and
install the timing chains and sprockets. Refer to pro-
cedure in this section.
CAMSHAFTSÐIN VEHICLE
LEFT CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
CAUTION: When the timing chain is removed and
the cylinder heads are still installed, DO NOT force-
fully rotate the camshafts or crankshaft indepen-
dently of each other. Severe valve and/or piston
damage can occur.CAUTION: When removing the cam sprocket, tim-
ing chains or camshaft, Failure to use Special Tool
8350 will result in hydraulic tensioner ratchet over
extension, requiring timing chain cover removal to
reset the tensioner ratchet.
(1) Remove cylinder head cover. Refer to Cylinder
Head Cover in this section.
(2) Set engine to TDC cylinder #1, camshaft
sprocket V8 marks at the 12 o'clock position.
(3) Mark one link on the secondary timing chain
on both sides of the V8 mark on the camshaft
sprocket to aid in installation.
CAUTION: Do not hold or pry on the camshaft tar-
get wheel (Located on the right side camshaft
sprocket) for any reason, Severe damage will occur
to the target wheel resulting in a vehicle no start
condition.
(4) Loosen butDO NOTremove the camshaft
sprocket retaining bolt. Leave the bolt snug against
the sprocket.
NOTE: The timing chain tensioners must be
secured prior to removing the camshaft sprockets.
Failure to secure tensioners will allow the tension-
ers to extend, requiring timing chain cover removal
in order to reset tensioners.
CAUTION: Do not force wedge past the narrowest
point between the chain strands. Damage to the
tensioners may occur.
(5) Position Special Tool 8350 timing chain wedge
between the timing chain strands, tap the tool to
securely wedge the timing chain against the ten-
sioner arm and guide (Fig. 91).
(6) Hold the camshaft with adjustable pliers while
removing the camshaft sprocket bolt and sprocket
(Fig. 92).
(7) Using the pliers, gently allow the camshaft to
rotate 15É clockwise until the camshaft is in the neu-
tral position (no valve load).
(8) Starting at the outside working inward, loosen
the camshaft bearing cap retaining bolts 1/2 turn at
a time. Repeat until all load is off the bearing caps.
CAUTION: DO NOT STAMP OR STRIKE THE CAM-
SHAFT BEARING CAPS. SEVERE DAMAGE WILL
OCCUR TO THE BEARING CAPS.
NOTE: When the camshaft is removed the rocker
arms may slide downward, mark the rocker arms
before removing camshaft.
Fig. 90 Removing Idler Shaft
1 ± IDLER SHAFT
2 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8517
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
OIL PUMP
Clearance Over Rotors
(MAX).035 -.095 mm
(0.0014 - 0.0038 in.)
Cover Out - of -Flat
(MAX).025 mm (0.001 in.)
Inner and Outer Rotor
Thickness 12.08 mm (0.4756 in.)
Outer Rotor Clearance
(MAX)85.96 mm (3.3843 in.)
Outer Rotor Diameter
(MIN)85.925 mm (0.400 in.)
Tip Clearance Between
Rotors
(MAX) .150 mm (0.006 in.)
OIL PRESSURE
At Curb Idle Speed
(MIN)*25 kPa (4 psi)
@ 3000 rpm 170 - 550 kPa (25 - 80
psi)
* CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO
NOT run engine at 3000 rpm.
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
Camshaft
Non - Oiled Sprocket Bolt 122 90 Ð
Bearing Cap Bolts 11 Ð 100
Timing Chain CoverÐBolts 54 40 Ð
Connecting Rod CapÐBolts 27 20 Ð
PLUS 90É TURN
Bed PlateÐBolts Refer to Procedure
Crankshaft DamperÐBolt 175 130 Ð
Cylinder HeadÐBolts
M11 Bolts 81 60 Ð
M8 Bolts 28 Ð 250
Cylinder Head CoverÐBolts 12 Ð 105
Exhaust ManifoldÐBolts 25 18 Ð
Exhaust Manifold Heat
ShieldÐNuts8Ð72
Then loosen 45É
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
FlexplateÐBolts 60 45 Ð
Engine Mount Bracket to
BlockÐBolts61 45 Ð
Rear Mount to
TransmissionÐBolts46 34 Ð
Generator MountingÐBolts
M10 Bolts 54 40 Ð
M8 Bolts 28 Ð 250
Intake ManifoldÐBolts 12 Ð 105
Refer to Procedure
for
Tightening Sequence
Oil PanÐBolts 15 Ð 130
Oil PanÐDrain Plug 34 25 Ð
Oil PumpÐBolts 28 Ð 250
Oil Pump CoverÐBolts 12 Ð 105
Oil Pickup TubeÐBolt and
Nut28 Ð 250
Oil Dipstick TubeÐBolt 28 Ð 250
Oil Fill TubeÐBolts 12 Ð 105
Timing Chain GuideÐBolts 28 Ð 250
Timing Chain Tensioner
ArmÐSpecial
Pin Bolt 17 Ð 150
Hydraulic TensionerÐBolts 28 Ð 250
Timing Chain Primary
TensionerÐBolts28 Ð 250
Timing Drive Idler SprocketÐ
Bolt34 25 Ð
Thermostat HousingÐBolts 12 Ð 105
Water PumpÐBolts 54 40 Ð
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remover, Rocker Arm 8516
Valve Spring Compressor 8387
Idler Shaft Remover 8517
Valve Spring Compressor Adapters 8519
Valve Spring Tester C-647
Dial Indicator C-3339
Valve Spring Compressor C-3422-B
Bore Size Indicator C-119
Oil Pressure Gauge C-3292
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DESCRIPTION
A gear-type positive displacement pump (Fig. 3) is
mounted at the underside of the rear main bearing
cap. The pump uses a pick-up tube and screen
assembly to gather engine oil from the oil pan.
OPERATION
The pump draws oil through the screen and inlet
tube from the sump at the rear of the oil pan. The oil
is driven between the drive and idler gears and
pump body, then forced through the outlet to the
block. An oil gallery in the block channels the oil to
the inlet side of the full flow oil filter. After passing
through the filter element, the oil passes from the
center outlet of the filter through an oil gallery that
channels the oil up to the main gallery, which
extends the entire length on the right side of the
block. The oil then goes down to the No. 1 main bear-ing, back up to the left side of the block, and into the
oil gallery on the left side of the engine.
Galleries extend downward from the main oil gal-
lery to the upper shell of each main bearing. The
crankshaft is drilled internally to pass oil from the
main bearing journals to the connecting rod journals.
Each connecting rod bearing has half a hole in it, oil
passes through the hole when the rods rotate and the
hole lines up, oil is then thrown off as the rod
rotates. This oil throwoff lubricates the camshaft
lobes, distributor drive gear, cylinder walls, and pis-
ton pins.
The hydraulic valve tappets receive oil directly
from the main oil gallery. The camshaft bearings
receive oil from the main bearing galleries. The front
camshaft bearing journal passes oil through the cam-
shaft sprocket to the timing chain. Oil drains back to
the oil pan under the No. 1 main bearing cap.
The oil supply for the rocker arms and bridged
pivot assemblies is provided by the hydraulic valve
tappets, which pass oil through hollow push rods to a
hole in the corresponding rocker arm. Oil from the
rocker arm lubricates the valve train components.
The oil then passes down through the push rod guide
holes and the oil drain-back passages in the cylinder
head, past the valve tappet area, and then returns to
the oil pan.
Fig. 1 Firing Order
Fig. 2 Engine Identification Number
Fig. 3 Positive Displacement Oil PumpÐTypical
1 ± INNER ROTOR AND SHAFT
2 ± BODY
3 ± DISTRIBUTOR DRIVESHAFT (REFERENCE)
4 ± COTTER PIN
5 ± RETAINER CAP
6 ± SPRING
7 ± RELIEF VALVE
8 ± LARGE CHAMFERED EDGE
9 ± BOLT
10 ± COVER
11 ± OUTER ROTOR
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)