1999 DODGE DURANGO engine

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTE: Piston rings are installed in the following
order:
²Oil ring expander.
²Upper oil ring side rail.
²Lower oil ring side rail.
²No. 2 Intermediate piston ring.
²No. 1 Upper piston ring.
(8) Install the oil ring expander.
(9) Install upper side rail (Fig. 22) by placing one
end between the piston ring groove and the expander
ring. Hold end firmly and press down the portion to
be installed until side rail is in position. Repeat this
step for the lower side rail.
(10) Install No. 2 intermediate piston ring using a
piston ring installer (Fig. 23).
(11) Install No. 1 upper piston ring using a piston
ring installer (Fig. 23).
(12) Position piston ring end gaps as shown in
(Fig. 24). It is important that expander ring gap is at
least 45É from the side rail gaps, but not on the pis-
ton pin center or on the thrust direction.
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGSÐFITTING
Inspect the connecting rod bearings for scoring and
bent alignment tabs (Fig. 25) (Fig. 26). Check the
bearings for normal wear patterns, scoring, grooving,
fatigue and pitting (Fig. 27). Replace any bearing
that shows abnormal wear.
Inspect the connecting rod journals for signs of
scoring, nicks and burrs.
Misaligned or bent connecting rods can cause
abnormal wear on pistons, piston rings, cylinder
walls, connecting rod bearings and crankshaft con-
necting rod journals. If wear patterns or damage to
any of these components indicate the probability of a
misaligned connecting rod, inspect it for correct rodalignment. Replace misaligned, bent or twisted con-
necting rods.
(1) Wipe the oil from the connecting rod journal.
(2) Lubricate the upper bearing insert and install
in connecting rod.
(3) Use piston ring compressor and Guide Pins
Special Tool 8507 (Fig. 28) to install the rod and pis-
ton assemblies. The oil slinger slots in the rods must
face front of the engine. The ªFº's near the piston
wrist pin bore should point to the front of the engine.
(4) Install the lower bearing insert in the bearing
cap. The lower insert must be dry. Place strip of Plas-
tigage across full width of the lower insert at the cen-
ter of bearing cap. Plastigage must not crumble in
use. If brittle, obtain fresh stock.
Fig. 22 Side RailÐInstallation
1 ± SIDE RAIL END
Fig. 23 Upper and Intermediate RingsÐInstallation
Fig. 24 Piston Ring End Gap Position
1 ± SIDE RAIL UPPER
2 ± NO. 1 RING GAP
3 ± PISTON PIN
4 ± SIDE RAIL LOWER
5 ± NO. 2 RING GAP AND SPACER EXPANDER GAP
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (5) Install bearing cap and connecting rod on the
journal and tighten bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a
90É turn. DO NOT rotate crankshaft. Plastigage will
smear, resulting in inaccurate indication.
(6) Remove the bearing cap and determine amount
of bearing-to-journal clearance by measuring the
width of compressed Plastigage (Fig. 29). Refer to
Engine Specifications for the proper clearance.Plas-
tigage should indicate the same clearance
across the entire width of the insert. If the
clearance varies, it may be caused by either a
tapered journal, bent connecting rod or foreign
material trapped between the insert and cap or
rod.
(7) If the correct clearance is indicated, replace-
ment of the bearing inserts is not necessary. Remove
the Plastigage from crankshaft journal and bearing
insert. Proceed with installation.
(8) If bearing-to-journal clearance exceeds the
specification, determin which services bearing set to
use the bearing sizes are as follows:
Fig. 25 Connecting Rod Bearing Inspection
1 ± UPPER BEARING HALF
2 ± MATING EDGES
3 ± GROOVES CAUSED BY ROD BOLTS SCRATCHING
JOURNAL DURING INSTALLATION
4 ± WEAR PATTERN Ð ALWAYS GREATER ON UPPER
BEARING
5 ± LOWER BEARING HALF
Fig. 26 Locking Tab Inspection
1 ± ABNORMAL CONTACT AREA CAUSED BY LOCKING TABS
NOT FULLY SEATED OR BEING BENT
Fig. 27 Scoring Caused by Insufficient Lubrication
or by Damaged Crankshaft Pin Journal
Fig. 28 Piston and Connecting RodÐInstallation
1 ± ªFº TOWARD FRONT OF ENGINE
2 ± OIL SLINGER SLOT
3 ± RING COMPRESSOR
4 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8507
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (9) Repeat the Plastigage measurement to verify
your bearing selection prior to final assembly.
(10) Once you have selected the proper insert,
install the insert and cap. Tighten the connecting rod
bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) plus a 90É turn.
Slide snug-fitting feeler gauge between the con-
necting rod and crankshaft journal flange (Fig. 30).
Refer to Engine Specifications for the proper clear-
ance. Replace the connecting rod if the side clearance
is not within specification.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
INSPECTION
Wipe the inserts clean and inspect for abnormal
wear patterns and for metal or other foreign material
imbedded in the lining. Normal main bearing insert
wear patterns are illustrated (Fig. 31).
NOTE: If any of the crankshaft journals are scored,
remove the engine for crankshaft repair.Inspect the back of the inserts for fractures, scrap-
ings or irregular wear patterns.
Inspect the upper insert locking tabs for damage.
Replace all damaged or worn bearing inserts.
MAIN BEARING JOURNAL DIAMETER
(CRANKSHAFT REMOVED)
Remove the crankshaft from the cylinder block.
Refer to Crankshaft in this section for procedure.
Clean the oil off the main bearing journal.
Determine the maximum diameter of the journal
with a micrometer. Measure at two locations 90É
apart at each end of the journal.
The maximum allowable taper is 0.008mm (0.0004
inch.) and maximum out of round is 0.005mm (0.002
inch). Compare the measured diameter with the jour-
Fig. 29 Measuring Bearing Clearance with
Plastigage
1 ± PLASTIGAGE SCALE
2 ± COMPRESSED PLASTIGAGE
Bearing
MarkSIZE USED WITH
JOURNAL SIZE
.025 US.025 mm 50.983-50.967 mm
(.001 in.) (2.0073-2.0066 in.)
Std.STANDARD 50.992-51.008 mm
(2.0076-2.0082 in.)
.250 US.250 mm 50.758-50.742 mm
(.010 in.) (1.9984-1.9978 in.)
Fig. 30 Checking Connecting Rod Side ClearanceÐ
Typical
Fig. 31 Main Bearing Wear Patterns
1 ± UPPER INSERT
2 ± NO WEAR IN THIS AREA
3 ± LOW AREA IN BEARING LINING
4 ± LOWER INSERT
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine nal diameter specification (Main Bearing Fitting
Chart). Select inserts required to obtain the specified
bearing-to-journal clearance.
Install the crankshaft into the cylinder block. Refer
to Crankshaft in this section for procedure.
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION
(1) Service main bearings are available in three
grades. The chart below identifies the three service
grades available.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE MOUNTSÐLEFT AND RIGHT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
CAUTION: Remove the fan blade, fan clutch and
fan shroud before raising engine. Failure to do so
may cause damage to the fan blade, fan clutch and
fan shroud.
(2) Remove the fan blade, fan clutch and fan
shroud. Refer to Group 7. for procedure.
(3) Remove the engine oil filter.
(4) Support the engine with a suitable jack and a
block of wood across the full width of the engine oil
pan.
(5) Remove the four (4) cylinder block-to-insulator
mount bolts and the nut from the engine insulator
mount through bolt (4x2 Vehicles only) (Fig. 32) (Fig.
33).
(6) Remove the three (3) cylinder block-to-insulator
mount bolts and loosen the nut from the engine insu-
lator mount through bolt (4x4 Vehicles only) (Fig. 34)
(Fig. 35).
(7) Using the jack, raise the engine high enough to
remove the engine insulator mount through bolt and
the insulator mount.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the insulator mount and install the
insulator mount through bolt.
(2) Lower the engine until the four cylinder block-
to-insulator mount bolts can be installed.
(3) Remove the jack and block of wood.
(4) Torque the cylinder block-to-insulator mount
bolts to 61N´m ( 45 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install and torque the through bolt retaining
nut to 61N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install the fan blade, fan clutch and fan
shroud.
GRADE SIZE mm
(in.)FOR USE WITH
MARKING JOURNAL SIZE
A.008 mm U/S 63.488-63.496 mm
(.0004 in.)
U/S(2.4996-2.4999 in.)
BSTANDARD 63.496-63.504 mm
(2.4996-2.4999 in.)
C.008 mm O/S 63.504-63.512 mm
(.0004 in.)
O/S(2.5002-2.5005 in.)
Fig. 32 Engine Insulator Mount 4x2 VehicleÐLeft
Side
1 ± ENGINE INSULATOR MOUNT-LEFT SIDE
2 ± MOUNTING BOLT
Fig. 33 Engine Insulator Mount 4x2 VehicleÐRight
Side
1 ± ENGINE INSULATOR MOUNT-RIGHT SIDE
2 ± MOUNTING BOLT
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REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Using a suitable jack, support transmission.
(3) Remove the nut from the insulator mount
through bolt (Manual transmission and 4x2 auto-
matic transmission only) (Fig. 36) (Fig. 37).(4) Remove the four bolts and washers retaining
the mount to the transmission (4x4 automatic trans-
mission only) (Fig. 38).
(5) Raise the transmission enough to remove the
through bolt (Manual transmission and 4x2 auto-
matic transmission only) (Fig. 36) (Fig. 37).
(6) Raise the transmission and remove the bolts
retaining the mount to the crossmember (4x4 auto-
matic transmission only) (Fig. 38).
(7) Remove the two nuts retaining the isolator to
the crossmember (Manual transmission and 4x2
automatic transmission only) (Fig. 36) (Fig. 37).
(8) Remove the bolts (two bolts manual transmis-
sion)(three bolts 4x2 automatic transmission) retain-
ing the insulator bracket to the transmission.
INSTALLATION
(1) Follow the removal procedure in the reverse
order.
(2) Tighten the through bolt retaining nut to 102
N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
(3) Tighten the isolator bracket to transmission
retaining bolts (Manual transmission and 4x2 auto-
matic transmission only) to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(4) Tighten the mount bracket to transmission
retaining bolts (4x4 automatic transmission only) to
68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.).
(5) Tighten the isolator mount to crossmember
retaining nuts (Manual transmission and 4x2 auto-
matic transmission only) to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
Fig. 34 Engine Insulator Mount 4x4 VehicleÐLeft
Side
1 ± ENGINE INSULATOR MOUNT-LEFT SIDE
2 ± MOUNTING BOLT
Fig. 35 Engine Insulator Mount 4x4 VehicleÐRight
Side
1 ± ENGINE INSULATOR MOUNT-RIGHT SIDE
2 ± MOUNTING BOLT
Fig. 36 Engine Rear MountÐ4X2 Automatic
Transmission
1 ± ENGINE REAR MOUNT
2 ± BOLT
3 ± NUT
4 ± THROUGH BOLT NUT
5 ± TRANSMISSION
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (6) Tighten the mount bracket to crossmember
retaining bolts (4x4 automatic transmission only) to
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
STRUCTURAL COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove the left hand exhaust pipe from
exhaust manifold. Refer to Group 11, Exhaust Sys-
tem.
(3) Loosen the right hand exhaust manifold-to-ex-
haust pipe retaining bolts.
(4) Remove the eight bolts retaining structural
cover (Fig. 39).
(5) Pivot the exhaust pipe downward and remove
the structural cover.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed
as described in the following steps. Failure to do so
will cause severe damage to the cover.
(1) Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
(2) Install all four bolts retaining the cover-to-en-
gine. DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
(3) Install the four cover-to-transmission bolts. Do
NOT tighten at this time.
CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly
against both the engine and the transmission bell
housing during tightening sequence. Failure to do
so may cause damage to the cover.
(4) Starting with the two rear cover-to-engine
bolts, tighten bolts (1) (Fig. 39) to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.),
then tighten bolts (2) (Fig. 39) and (3) to 54 N´m ( 40
ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown.
(5) Install the exhaust pipe on left hand exhaust
manifold.
(6) Tighten exhaust manifold-to-exhaust pipe
retaining bolts to 20±26 N´m (15±20 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 37 Engine Rear MountÐ4X2 and 4X4 Manual
Transmission
1 ± THROUGH BOLT
2 ± BOLT
3 ± INSULATOR SUPPORT
4 ± NUT
5 ± NUT AND WASHER
6 ± INSULATOR BRACKET TO TRANSMISSION
Fig. 38 Engine Rear MountÐ4X4 Automatic
Transmission
1 ± TRANSMISSION
2 ± ENGINE REAR MOUNT
3 ± BOLT
Fig. 39 Structural Cover
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REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure applies to both the 4X2 and
4X4 vehicles, steps that apply to the 4X4 vehicle
only, are identified.
(1) Disconnect the battery negative and positive
cables.
(2) Remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer
to BATTERY.
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Remove exhaust crossover pipe from exhaust
manifolds. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM.
(5)4X4 vehiclesDisconnect axle vent tube from
left side engine mount.
(6) Remove the through bolt retaining nut and bolt
from both the left and right side engine mounts (Fig.
40) (Fig. 41).
(7)4X4 vehiclesRemove locknut from left and
right side engine mount brackets (Fig. 41).
(8) Disconnect two ground straps from the lower
left hand side and one ground strap from the lower
right hand side of the engine.
(9) Disconnect crankshaft position sensor. (Fig. 43)
NOTE: The following step applies to 4X4 vehicles
equipped with automatic transmission only.
(10)4X4 vehiclesRemove the axle isolator
bracket from the engine, transmission and the axle
(Fig. 42).
(11) Remove structural cover. Refer to Structural
Cover in this section for procedure.
(12) Remove starter. Refer to STARTING SYS-
TEM.
(13) Drain cooling system. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(14) Remove torque converter bolts (Automatic
Transmission Only). Refer to TRANSMISSION.
(15) Remove transmission to engine mounting
bolts.
(16) Disconnect the engine block heater power
cable from the block heater, if equipped.(17) Lower vehicle.
(18) Remove throttle body resonator assembly and
air inlet hose.
(19) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
(20) Disconnect tube from both the left and right
side crankcase breathers (Fig. 44). Remove breathers
(21) Discharge A/C system. Refer to HEATING and
AIR CONDITIONING.
(22) Remove A/C compressor.
(23) Remove shroud, fan assemblies and accessory
drive belt. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
(24) Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines at the
radiator.
(25) Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
(26) Remove radiator, A/C condenser and transmis-
sion oil cooler as an assembly. Refer to COOLING
SYSTEM.
(27) Remove generator.
(28) Disconnect the two heater hoses from the tim-
ing chain cover and heater core.
(29) Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes
from the intake manifold (Fig. 45).
(30) Disconnect engine harness at the following
points :
²Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (Fig. 46)
²Fuel Injectors
SEQUENCE ITEM TORQUE
1BOLT 54 N´m
(Qty 4) (40 ft. lbs.)
2BOLT 54 N´m
(Qty 2) (40 ft. lbs.)
3BOLT 54 N´m
(Qty 2) (40 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 40 Engine Mount Through Bolt and Nut
Removal / InstallationÐ4X2 Vehicles
1 ± LOCKNUT AND WASHER
2 ± ENGINE MOUNT/INSULATOR
3 ± THROUGH BOLT
4 ± FRAME
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²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
²Engine Oil Pressure Switch
²Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
²Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
²Coil Over Plugs
(31) Disconnect the vacuum lines at the throttle
body and intake manifold.
(32) Release fuel rail pressure then disconnect the
fuel supply quick connect fitting at the fuel rail.
Refer toFUEL SYSTEM for procedure.
(33) Remove power steering pump and position out
of the way.
(34) Install Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, into
the cylinder heads.
(35) Install Engine Lifting Fixture Special Tool
8347 (Fig. 47) following these steps.
²Holding the lifting fixture at a slight angle, slide
the large bore in the front plate over the hex portion
of the lifting stud.
²Position the two remaining fixture arms onto
the two Special Tools 8400 Lifting Studs, in the cyl-
inder heads.
²Pull foward and upward on the lifting fixture so
that the lifting stud rest in the slotted area below the
large bore.²Secure the lifting fixture to the three studs
using three 7/16 ± 14 N/C locknuts.
²Make sure the lifting loop in the lifting fixture is
in the last hole (closest to the throttle body) to min-
imize the angle of engine during removal.
(36) Disconnect body ground strap at the right side
cowl (Fig. 48).
(37) Disconnect body ground strap at the left side
cowl (Fig. 49).
NOTE: It will be necessary to support the transmis-
sion in order to remove the engine.
(38) Position a suitable jack under the transmis-
sion.
(39) Remove engine from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position engine in the vehicle.
Position both the left and right side engine mount
brackets and install the through bolts and nuts.
Tighten nuts to4X2 vehicles95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
4X4 vehicles102 N´m (75 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 41 Engine Mount Through Bolt and Nut
Removal / InstallationÐ4X4 Vehicles
1 ± ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET (2)
2 ± THROUGH BOLT (2)
3 ± LOCKNUT AND WASHER (2)
4 ± ENGINE ISOLATOR TO ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET STUD (2)
5 ± LOCKNUT (2)
Fig. 42 Axle Isolator Bracket Removal /
InstallationÐ4X4 Vehicles With Automatic
Transmission
1 ± TRANSMISSION
2 ± AXLE ISOLATOR BRACKET
3 ± FRONT AXLE 4X4 VEHICLES
4 ± BOLTS
5 ± ENGINE
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