1999 DODGE DURANGO Starter

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PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS CHARTÐGASOLINE ENGINES
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL
NOT CRANK1. Weak or dead battery 1. Charge/Replace Battery. Refer to Group 8A,
Battery, for correct procedures. Check charging
system. Refer to Group 8C, Charging Systems, for
correct procedures.
2. Corroded or loose battery
connections2. Clean/tighten suspect battery/starter connections
3. Faulty starter or related circuit(s) 3. Check starting system. Refer to Group 8B,
Starting Systems, for correct diagnostics/procedures
4. Seized accessory drive
component4. Remove accessory drive belt and attempt to start
engine. If engine starts, repair/replace seized
component.
5. Engine internal mechanical
failure or hydro-static lock5. Refer to Group 9, Engine, for correct diagnostics/
procedures
ENGINE CRANKS
BUT WILL NOT
START1. No spark 1. Check for spark. Refer to Group 8D, Ignition
System, for correct procedures.
2. No fuel 2. Perform fuel pressure test, and if necessary,
inspect fuel injector(s) and driver circuits. Refer to
Group 14, Fuel System, for correct procedures.
3. Low or no engine compression 3. Perform cylinder compression pressure test. Refer
to Group 9, Engine, for correct procedures.
ENGINE LOSS OF
POWER1. Worn or burned distributor rotor 1. Install new distributor rotor
2. Worn distributor shaft 2. Remove and repair distributor (Refer to Group 8D,
Ignition System
3. Worn or incorrect gapped spark
plugs3. Clean plugs and set gap. (Refer to Group 8D,
Ignition System)
4. Dirt or water in fuel system 4. Clean system and replace fuel filter
5. Faulty fuel pump 5. Install new fuel pump
6. Incorrect valve timing 6. Correct valve timing
7. Blown cylinder head gasket 7. Install new cylinder head gasket
8. Low compression 8. Test cylinder compression
9. Burned, warped, or pitted valves 9. Install/Reface valves as necessary
10. Plugged or restricted exhaust
system10. Install new parts as necessary
11. Faulty ignition cables 11. Replace any cracked or shorted cables
12. Faulty ignition coil 12. Test and replace, as necessary (Refer to Group
8D, Ignition System)
ENGINE STALLS
OR ROUGH IDLE1. Carbon build-up on throttle plate 1. Remove throttle body and de-carbon. (Refer to
Group 14 for correct procedures)
2. Engine idle speed too low 2. Check Idle Air Control circuit. (Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ensure the battery is completely charged and the
engine starter motor is in good operating condition.
Otherwise, the indicated compression pressures may
not be valid for diagnosis purposes.
(1) Clean the spark plug recesses with compressed
air.
(2) Remove the spark plugs.
(3) Secure the throttle in the wide-open position.
(4) Disconnect the ignition coil.
(5) Insert a compression pressure gauge and rotate
the engine with the engine starter motor for three
revolutions.
(6) Record the compression pressure on the third
revolution. Continue the test for the remaining cylin-
ders.
Refer to Engine Specifications for the correct
engine compression pressures.
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FAILURE DIAGNOSIS
A cylinder head gasket leak can be located between
adjacent cylinders or between a cylinder and the
adjacent water jacket.
²Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between adjacent cylinders are:
²Loss of engine power
²Engine misfiring
²Poor fuel economy
²Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
²Engine overheating
²Loss of coolant
²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhaust
²Coolant foaming
CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is
leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow the proce-
dures in Cylinder Compression Pressure Test in this
section. An engine cylinder head gasket leaking
between adjacent cylinders will result in approxi-
mately a 50±70% reduction in compression pressure.
CYLINDER-TO-WATER JACKET LEAKAGE TEST
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING WITH COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP REMOVED.
VISUAL TEST METHOD
With the engine cool, remove the coolant pressure
cap. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until
thermostat opens.
If a large combustion/compression pressure leak
exists, bubbles will be visible in the coolant.COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD
WARNING: WITH COOLING SYSTEM TESTER IN
PLACE, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP FAST. EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE BUILT UP, BY CONTINUOUS
ENGINE OPERATION, MUST BE RELEASED TO A
SAFE PRESSURE POINT. NEVER PERMIT PRES-
SURE TO EXCEED 138 kPa (20 psi).
Install Cooling System Tester 7700 or equivalent to
pressure cap neck. Start the engine and observe the
tester's pressure gauge. If gauge pulsates with every
power stroke of a cylinder a combustion pressure
leak is evident.
CHEMICAL TEST METHOD
Combustion leaks into the cooling system can also
be checked by using Bloc-Chek Kit C-3685-A or
equivalent. Perform test following the procedures
supplied with the tool kit.
CYLINDER COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE
TEST
The combustion pressure leakage test provides an
accurate means for determining engine condition.
Combustion pressure leakage testing will detect:
²Exhaust and intake valve leaks (improper seat-
ing)
²Leaks between adjacent cylinders or into water
jacket
²Any causes for combustion/compression pressure
loss
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIATOR CAP
WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE.
SERIOUS BURNS FROM HOT COOLANT CAN
OCCUR.
Check the coolant level and fill as required. DO
NOT install the radiator cap.
Start and operate the engine until it attains nor-
mal operating temperature, then turn OFF the
engine.
Remove the spark plugs.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Remove the air cleaner.
Calibrate the tester according to the manufactur-
er's instructions. The shop air source for testing
should maintain 483 kPa (70 psi) minimum, 1,379
kPa (200 psi) maximum and 552 kPa (80 psi) recom-
mended.
Perform the test procedure on each cylinder accord-
ing to the tester manufacturer's instructions. While
testing, listen for pressurized air escaping through
the throttle body, tailpipe or oil filler cap opening.
Check for bubbles in the radiator coolant.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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. 17).
(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.
Fig. 16 Oil Filter Sealing SurfaceÐTypical
1 ± SEALING SURFACE
2 ± RUBBER GASKET
3 ± OIL FILTER
Fig. 17 Cylinder Bore Crosshatch Pattern
1 ± CROSSHATCH PATTERN
2 ± INTERSECT ANGLE
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REMOVALÐ4WD
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. 35) (Fig. 36). Engine must be supported
during any service procedures involving the front
support assemblies.
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Install engine lifting (support) fixture.
(4) Remove front axle. (Refer to Group 3, Differen-
tial 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.
37).
(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. 35) (Fig.
36).
(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. 35)
(Fig. 36).
Fig. 32 Engine Right Front Insulator MountÐ2WD
Vehicles
1 ± HEAT SHIELD
2 ± INSULATOR
Fig. 33 Engine Left Front Insulator MountÐ2WD
Vehicles
1 ± HEAT SHIELD
2 ± INSULATOR
Fig. 34 Engine Mount Insulator at Frame
1 ± NUT
2 ± INSULATOR
3 ± FRAME
4 ± THROUGH BOLT
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTALLATIONÐ4WD
(1) If engine support brackets were removed,
install them and their fasteners (Fig. 35) (Fig. 36).
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. 37). 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.
ENGINE REAR SUPPORT
REMOVALÐ2WD
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(3) Support the transmission with a jack.
(4) Remove engine support bracket and insulator
thru-bolt (Fig. 38).
(5) Raise the transmission and engine slightly.
(6) Remove stud nuts attaching insulator to cross-
member (Fig. 38). Remove insulator.
INSTALLATIONÐ2WD
(1) If the engine support bracket was removed,
position the bracket to the transmission extension
(Fig. 38). Tighten the bolts to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(2) Install the insulator onto crossmember. Tighten
the stud nuts to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs) torque.
(3) Lower the transmission and engine while align-
ing the engine support bracket to the insulator.
(4) Install thru-bolt in bracket and insulator.
Tighten thru-bolt nut to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Remove transmission jack.
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
Fig. 35 Right Engine Mount Insulator and Support
BracketÐ4WD Vehicles
1 ± ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
2 ± INSULATOR
3 ± FRONT AXLE
Fig. 36 Left Engine Mount Insulator and Support
BracketÐ4WD Vehicles
1 ± ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
2 ± INSULATOR
3 ± FRONT AXLE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REMOVALÐ4WD
(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. 39).
(5) Raise rear of transmission SLIGHTLY.
(6) Remove bolts holding the insulator to the insu-
lator bracket (Fig. 39). Remove the insulator.
INSTALLATIONÐ4WD
(1) If the insulator bracket was removed, install
the bracket to the transmission (Fig. 39). 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) Remove the battery.
(3) Drain cooling system. Refer to COOLING SYS-
TEM.
(4) Remove the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(5) Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses.
(6) Set fan shroud aside.
(7) Remove the vacuum lines.
(8) Remove the distributor cap and wiring.
(9) Disconnect the accelerator linkage.
(10) Remove throttle body.
(11) Perform the Fuel System Pressure release
procedure Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
(12) Disconnect the fuel lines.
(13) Disconnect the starter wires.
(14) Disconnect the oil pressure wire.
Fig. 37 Engine Mount Insulator at FrameÐ4WD
Vehicles
1 ± NUT
2 ± ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
3 ± INSULATOR
4 ± NUT
5 ± THROUGH BOLT
6 ± FRAME
7 ± FRONT AXLE
Fig. 38 Rear InsulatorÐ2WD Vehicles
1 ± ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKET
2 ± THROUGH BOLT
3 ± CROSSMEMBER
4 ± INSULATOR
5 ± TRANSMISSION EXTENSION
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (15) Discharge the air conditioning system, if
equipped. Refer to HEATING and AIR CONDITION-
ING.
(16) Disconnect the air conditioning hoses.
(17) Disconnect the power steering hoses, if
equipped.
(18) Remove starter motor. Refer to STARTING
SYSTEMS.
(19) Remove the generator.
(20) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist.
(21) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
(22) Remove Transmission. Refer to TRANSMIS-
SIONS.
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake
manifold.
(23) Install an engine lifting fixture.
(24)2WD VEHICLESÐRemove engine front
mount bolts.
(25)4WD VEHICLESÐThe engine and front
driving axle (engine/axle/transmission) are connectedthrough 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.
(26) Lower the vehicle.
(27) 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.
(12) Install starter motor.
(13) Connect power steering hoses, if equipped.
(14) Connect air conditioning hoses.
(15) Evacuate and charge the air conditioning sys-
tem, if equipped.
(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 wire.
(20) Install the distributor cap and wiring.
(21) Connect the vacuum lines.
(22) Connect the fuel lines.
(23) Install the radiator. Connect the radiator
hoses and heater hoses.
(24) Install fan shroud in position.
(25) Fill cooling system.
(26) Install the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(27) Install the battery.
(28) Warm engine and adjust.
(29) Install hood and line up with the scribe
marks.
(30) Road test vehicle.
Fig. 39 Rear InsulatorÐ4WD Vehicles
1 ± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2 ± INSULATOR BRACKET
3 ± INSULATOR
4 ± CROSSMEMBER
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the oil pan.
(2) Remove the oil pump from the rear main bear-
ing cap.
(3) Identify bearing caps before removal. Remove
bearing caps one at a time.
(4) Remove upper half of bearing by inserting
Crankshaft Main Bearing Remover/Installer Tool
C-3059 into the oil hole of crankshaft (Fig. 67).
(5) Slowly rotate crankshaft clockwise, forcing out
upper half of bearing shell.
INSTALLATION
Only one main bearing should be selectively fitted
while all other main bearing caps are properly tight-
ened. All bearing capbolts removed during service
procedures are to be cleaned and oiled before instal-
lation.
When installing a new upper bearing shell, slightly
chamfer the sharp edges from the plain side.
(1) Start bearing in place, and insert Crankshaft
Main Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C-3059 into oil
hole of crankshaft (Fig. 67).
(2) Slowly rotate crankshaft counterclockwise slid-
ing the bearing into position. Remove Tool C-3059.
(3) Install the bearing caps. Clean and oil the bolts.
Tighten the capbolts to 115 N´m (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the oil pump.
(5) Install the oil pan.
(6) Start engine check for leaks.
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
2WD
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(3) Remove engine oil dipstick.(4) Disconnect distributor cap and position away
from cowl.
(5) Remove the fan shroud. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(6) Disconnect throttle valve cable from throttle
body and mounting bracket (Fig. 67A).
(7) Raise vehicle.
(8) Drain engine oil.
(9) Remove exhaust pipe from exhaust manifolds.
(10) Remove engine mount insulator through bolts.
(11) Raise engine by way of oil pan using a block of
wood between the jack and oil pan.
(12) When engine is high enough, place mount
through bolts in the engine mount attaching points on
the frame brackets.
(13) Lower engine so bottom of engine mounts rest
on the replacement bolts placed in the engine mount
frame brackets.
(14) Remove transmission to engine braces.
(15) Remove starter. Refer to STARTING SYS-
TEMS.
(16) Remove transmission torque converter inspec-
tion cover.
(17) Disconnect rear support cushion from cross-
member.
(18) Raise rear of transmission away from cross-
member.
(19) Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
4WD
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove engine oil dipstick.
(3) Raise vehicle.
(4) Drain engine oil.
(5) Remove front driving axle. Refer to DIFFEREN-
TIAL and DRIVELINE.
(6) Remove both engine mount support brackets.
(7) Remove transmission torque converter inspec-
tion cover.
(8) Remove oil pan and one-piece gasket.
Fig. 67 Upper Main Bearing Removal and
Installation with Tool C-3059
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-3059
2 ± BEARING
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-3059
4 ± BEARING
Fig. 67A Throttle Valve Cable Removal/Installation
1 ± TRANSMISSION THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BRACKET
2 ± AIR INLET DUCT
3 ± TRANSMISSION THROTTLE VALVE CABLE
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2000 DN Service Manual
Publication No. 81-370-0016
TSB 26-12-99 December, 1999