1999 DODGE DURANGO Transmission removal

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (15) Remove intake manifold and throttle body as
an assembly. Discard the flange side gaskets and the
front and rear cross-over gaskets.
(16) Remove exhaust manifolds.
(17) Remove rocker arm assemblies and push rods.
Identify to ensure installation in original locations.
(18) Remove the head bolts from each cylinder
head and remove cylinder heads. Discard the cylin-
der head gasket.
(19) Remove spark plugs.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the new cylinder head gaskets onto
the cylinder block.
(2) Position the cylinder heads onto head gaskets
and cylinder block.
(3) Starting at top center, tighten all cylinder head
bolts, in sequence, to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig.
45). Repeat procedure, tighten all cylinder head bolts
to 143 N´m (105 ft. lbs.) torque. Repeat procedure to
confirm that all bolts are at 143 N´m (105 ft. lbs.)
torque.
CAUTION: When tightening the rocker arm bolts,
make sure the piston in that cylinder is NOT at
TDC. Contact between the valves and piston could
occur.
(4) Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in
their original position. Tighten the bolts to 28 N´m
(21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the intake manifold and throttle body
assembly.
(6) Install exhaust manifolds. Tighten the bolts
and nuts to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Adjust spark plugs to specifications. Refer to
IGNITION SYSTEM. Install the plugs and tighten to
41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install coil wires.
(9) Connect heat indicator sending unit wire.(10) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(11) Install distributor cap and wires.
(12) Connect the accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(13) Install the fuel supply line.
(14) Install the generator and drive belt. Tighten
generator mounting bolt to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(15) Install the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Tighten the bolts.
(16) Place the cylinder head cover gaskets in posi-
tion and install cylinder head covers. Tighten the
bolts to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(17) Install closed crankcase ventilation system.
(18) Connect the evaporation control system.
(19) Install the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(20) Install the heat shields. Tighten the bolts to
41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(21) Fill cooling system.
(22) Connect the battery negative cable.
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cylinder head. Refer to Cylinder
Head in this section for correct procedure.
(2) Compress valve springs using Valve Spring
Compressor Tool MD- 998772A and adapter 6716A.
(3) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring
retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
(4) Before removing valves, remove any burrs from
valve stem lock grooves to prevent damage to the
valve guides. Identify valves to ensure installation in
original location.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean valves thoroughly. Discard burned,
warped and cracked valves.
(2) Remove carbon and varnish deposits from
inside of valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
(3) Measure valve stems for wear. If wear exceeds
0.051 mm (0.002 inch), replace the valve.
(4) Coat valve stems with lubrication oil and insert
them in cylinder head.
(5) If valves or seats are reground, check valve
stem height. If valve is too long, replace cylinder
head.
(6) Install new seals on all valve guides. Install
valve springs and valve retainers.
(7) Compress valve springs with Valve Spring
Compressor Tool MD-998772A and adapter 6716A,
install locks and release tool. If valves and/or seats
are ground, measure the installed height of springs.
Make sure the measurement is taken from bottom ofFig. 45 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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tional position must be set using theSET SYNC
mode of the DRB scan tool. Refer to Checking Dis-
tributor Position following the Distributor Installa-
tion section in Group 8D, Ignition system.
Do not attempt to adjust ignition timing by
rotating the distributor. It has no effect on igni-
tion timing. Adjusting distributor position will
effect fuel synchronization only.
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. 62A).
(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 DIFFER-
ENTIAL 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.
INSTALLATION
2WD
(1) Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 5/16x11/2
inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot
into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier
installation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 63).
Fig. 62 Position of Oil Pump Shaft Slot
1 ± DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE
Fig. 62A Throttle Valve Cable Removal/Installation
1 ± TRANSMISSION THROTTLE VALVE CABLE BRACKET
2 ± AIR INLET DUCT
3 ± TRANSMISSION THROTTLE VALVE CABLE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (2)Install the dowels in the cylinder block (Fig. 64).
(3) Apply small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the
cap and the cylinder block.
(4) Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and
onto the block.
(5) Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto
the gasket.
(6) Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24
N´m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil
pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 N´m (215 in. lbs.)
torque.(8) Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34
N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Lower transmission onto crossmember.
(10) Install rear support cushion mounting bolts.
Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(11) Raise engine by way of oil pan with a wood
block placed between jack and oil pan.
(12) Remove through bolts from frame brackets
and lower engine. Install mount insulator through
bolts and tighten to 95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install starter.
(14) Install transmission torque converter inspec-
tion cover.
(15) Install engine to transmission braces.
(16) Install exhaust pipe.
(17) Lower vehicle.
(18) Position throttle valve cable into bracket, then
attach to throttle body (Fig. 62A).
(19) Connect the distributor cap.
(20) Install dipstick.
(21) Install fan shroud.
(22) Install air cleaner assembly.
(23) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(24) Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
4WD
(1) Fabricate 4 alignment dowels from 1 1/2 x 5/16
inch bolts. Cut the head off the bolts and cut a slot
into the top of the dowel. This will allow easier
installation and removal with a screwdriver (Fig. 63).
(2) Install the dowels in the cylinder block (Fig.
64).
(3) Apply small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber
Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent in the corner of the
cap and the cylinder block.
(4) Slide the one-piece gasket over the dowels and
onto the block.
(5) Position the oil pan over the dowels and onto
the gasket.
(6) Install the oil pan bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24
N´m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Remove the dowels. Install the remaining oil
pan bolts. Tighten these bolts to 24 N´m (215 in. lbs.)
torque.
(8) Install the drain plug. Tighten drain plug to 34
N´m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install transmission inspection cover.
(10) Install engine mount support brackets and
insulators.
(11) Install front drive axle. Refer to DIFFEREN-
TIAL and DRIVELINE.
(12) Lower vehicle.
(13) Connect the distributor cap.
(14) Install dipstick.
(15) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(16) Fill crankcase with oil to proper level.
Fig. 63 Fabrication of Alignment Dowels
1 ± 1 1/2º x 5/16º BOLT
2 ± DOWEL
3 ± SLOT
Fig. 64 Position of Dowels in Cylinder Block
1 ± DOWEL
2 ± DOWEL
3 ± DOWEL
4 ± DOWEL
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REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine from the vehicle.
(2) Remove the cylinder head.
(3) Remove the oil pan.
(4) Remove top ridge of cylinder bores with a reli-
able ridge reamer before removing pistons from cyl-
inder block. Be sure to keep tops of pistons covered
during this operation.
(5) Be sure the connecting rod and connecting rod
cap are identified with the cylinder number. Remove
connecting rod cap. Install connecting rod bolt guide
set on connecting rod bolts.
(6) Pistons and connecting rods must be removed
from top of cylinder block. When removing piston and
connecting rod assemblies, rotate crankshaft to cen-
ter the connecting rod in the cylinder bore and at
BDC.Be careful not to nick crankshaft journals.
(7) After removal, install bearing cap on the mat-
ing rod.
INSTALLATION
(1) Be sure that compression ring gaps are stag-
gered so that neither is in-line with oil ring rail gap.
(2) Before installing the ring compressor, make
sure the oil ring expander ends are butted and the
rail gaps located properly (Fig. 65).
(3) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean
engine oil. Slide Piston Ring Compressor Tool C-385
over the piston and tighten with the special wrench
(part of Tool C-385).Be sure position of rings
does not change during this operation.(4) Install connecting rod bolt protectors on rod
bolts, the long protector should be installed on the
numbered side of the connecting rod.
(5) Rotate crankshaft so that the connecting rod
journal is on the center of the cylinder bore. Be sure
connecting rod and cylinder bore number are the
same. Insert rod and piston into cylinder bore and
guide rod over the crankshaft journal.
(6) Tap the piston down in cylinder bore, using a
hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting
rod into position on crankshaft journal.
(7) The notch or groove on top of piston must be
pointing toward front of engine. The larger chamfer
of the connecting rod bore must be installed toward
crankshaft journal fillet.
(8) Install rod caps. Be sure connecting rod, con-
necting rod cap and cylinder bore number are the
same. Install nuts on cleaned and oiled rod bolts and
tighten nuts to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the oil pan.
(10) Install the cylinder head.
(11) Install the engine into the vehicle.CRANKSHAFT
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure can be done in vehicle.
However the transmission must be removed first.
(1) If crankshaft is to be removed while engine is
in vehicle remove the transmission. Refer to Group
21, for correct procedure.
(2) Remove the oil pan.
(3) Remove the oil pump from the rear main bear-
ing cap.
(4) Remove the vibration damper.
(5) Remove the timing chain cover.
(6) Identify rod bearing caps before removal.
Remove rod bearing caps with bearings.
CAUTION: Support crankshaft before removing
main bearing caps. failure to do so will allow the
crankshaft to fall damaging the crankshaft.
(7) Using a suitable jack, support the crankshaft.
(8) Identify main bearing caps before removal.
Remove main bearing caps and bearings one at a
time.
(9) Lower the crankshaft out of the block.
(10) Remove and discard the crankshaft rear oil
seals.
(11) Remove and discard the front crankshaft oil
seal.
Fig. 65 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
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(1) Clean Gasket Maker residue and sealant from
the cylinder block and rear cap mating surface. Do
this before applying the MopartGasket Maker and
the installation of rear cap.
(2) Lightly oil the new upper seal lips with engine
oil.
(3) Install the new upper rear bearing oil seal with
the white paint facing towards the rear of the engine.
(4) Position the crankshaft into the cylinder block.
(5) Lightly oil the new lower seal lips with engine
oil.
(6) Install the new lower rear bearing oil seal into
the bearing cap with the white paint facing towards
the rear of the engine.
(7) Apply 5 mm (0.20 in) drop of MopartGasket
Maker, or equivalent, on each side of the rear main
bearing cap (Fig. 66). DO NOT over apply sealant or
allow the sealant to contact the rubber seal. Assem-
ble bearing cap to cylinder block immediately after
sealant application.
(8) To align the bearing cap, use cap slot, align-
ment dowel and cap bolts. DO NOT remove excess
material after assembly. DO NOT strike rear cap
more than 2 times for proper engagement.
(9) Clean and oil all cap bolts. Install all main
bearing caps. Install all cap bolts and alternately
tighten to 115 N´m (85 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install oil pump.
(11) Install the timing chain cover.
(12) Install the vibration damper.
(13) Position the connecting rods onto the crank-
shaft and install the rod bearing caps. Tighten the
nuts to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(14) Apply MopartSilicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-
ant, or equivalent, at bearing cap to block joint to
provide cap to block and oil pan sealing (Fig. 67).Apply enough sealant until a small amount is
squeezed out. Withdraw nozzle and wipe excess seal-
ant off the oil pan seal groove.
(15) Install new front crankshaft oil seal.
(16) Immediately install the oil pan.
(17) If the transmission was removed, install the
transmission.
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the oil pan.
(2) Remove the oil pump from rear main bearing
cap.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install oil pump. During installation slowly
rotate pump body to ensure driveshaft-to-pump rotor
shaft engagement.
(2) Hold the oil pump base flush against mating
surface on No.5 main bearing cap. Finger tighten
pump attaching bolts. Tighten attaching bolts to 41
N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the oil pan.
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALÐFRONT
The oil seal can be replaced without removing the
timing chain cover provided the cover is not mis-
aligned.
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Remove vibration damper.
(3) If front seal is suspected of leaking, check front
oil seal alignment to crankshaft. The seal installa-
tion/alignment tool 6635, should fit with minimum
Fig. 66 Sealant Application to Bearing Cap
1 ± .25 DROP OF LOCTITE 515 ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR
MAIN CAP
Fig. 67 Apply Sealant to Bearing Cap to Block Joint
1 ± MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE SEALANT NOZZLE
TIP
2 ± SEALANT APPLIED
3 ± CYLINDER BLOCK
4 ± REAR MAIN BEARING CAP
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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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(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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(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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