2000 DODGE DURANGO belt

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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (9) Tighten chain case cover bolts to 41 N´m (30 ft.
lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 N´m (215 in.
lbs.) torque.
(10) Remove the vibration damper bolt and seal
installation tool.
(11) Install vibration damper.
(12) Install water pump and housing assembly
using new gaskets (refer to Group 7, Cooling Sys-
tem). Tighten bolts to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Install power steering pump (refer to Group
19, Steering).
(14) Install the serpentine belt (refer to Group 7,
Cooling System).
(15) Install the cooling system fan. Tighten the
bolts to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(16) Position the fan shroud and install the bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
(17) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for the proper procedure).
(18) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
TIMING CHAIN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove Timing Chain Cover. Refer to Timing
Chain Cover in this section for correct procedure.
(3) Re-install the vibration damper bolt finger
tight. Using a suitable socket and breaker bar, rotatethe crankshaft to align timing marks as shown in
(Fig. 52).
(4) Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt and
remove timing chain with crankshaft and camshaft
sprockets.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place both camshaft sprocket and crankshaft
sprocket on the bench with timing marks on exact
imaginary center line through both camshaft and
crankshaft bores.
(2) Place timing chain around both sprockets.
(3) Turn crankshaft and camshaft to line up with
keyway location in crankshaft sprocket and in cam-
shaft sprocket.
(4) Lift sprockets and chain (keep sprockets tight
against the chain in position as described).
(5) Slide both sprockets evenly over their respec-
tive shafts and use a straightedge to check alignment
of timing marks (Fig. 52).
(6) Install the camshaft bolt. Tighten the bolt to 68
N´m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Check camshaft end play. The end play should
be 0.051-0.152 mm (0.002-0.006 inch) with a new
thrust plate and up to 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) with a
used thrust plate. If not within these limits install a
new thrust plate.
(8) Install the timing chain cover.
CAMSHAFT
NOTE: The camshaft has an integral oil pump and
distributor drive gear (Fig. 53).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the radiator. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
for the correct procedures.
(2) Remove the A/C Condenser (if equipped)
(3) Remove the engine cover.
Fig. 51 Installing Oil Seal
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL 6635
2 ± TIMING CHAIN COVER
Fig. 52 Alignment of Timing Marks
1 ± TIMING MARKS
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SERVICE DIAGNOSISÐGASOLINE ENGINES
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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OIL LEAKS 1. Misaligned or
deteriorated gaskets1. Replace gasket
2. Loose fastener,
broken or porous metal
part2. Tighten, repair or replace the part
3. Front or rear
crankshaft oil seal
leaking3. Replace seal
4. Leaking oil gallery
plug or cup plug4. Remove and reseal threaded plug. Replace cup style plug
5. Leaking intake 5. Replace gaskets
manifold cross-over
gaskets
EXCESSIVE OIL
CONSUMPTION
OR SPARK
PLUGS OIL
FOULED1. PCV System
malfunction1. Refer to group 25, Emission Control System for correct
operation
2. Intake manifold 2. Replace plenum
plenum pan gasket pan gasket
failure
3. Defective valve 3. Replace seals
stem seal(s)
4. Worn or broken
piston rings4. Hone cylinder bores. Install new rings
5. Scuffed pistons/
cylinder walls5. Hone cylinder bores and replace pistons as required
6. Carbon in oil control
ring groove6. Remove rings and de-carbon piston
7. Worn valve guides 6. Repair as
necessary
8. Piston rings fitted 8. Remove rings and
too tightly in grooves check ring end gap
and side clearance.
Replace if necessary
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS
An intake manifold air leak is characterized by
lower than normal manifold vacuum. Also, one or
more cylinders may not be functioning.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS, OR THE FAN.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.(1) Start the engine.
(2) Spray a small stream of water at the suspected
leak area.
(3) If a change in RPMs, the area of the suspected
leak has been found.
(4) Repair as required.
CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST
The results of a cylinder compression pressure test
can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc-
tions.
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Remove alignment studs if used.
(9) The following torque sequence duplicates the
expected results of the automated assembly system
(Fig. 44).
²Step 1ÐTighten bolts 1 thru 4, in sequence, to 8
N´m (72 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten in alternating steps
1.4 N´m (12 in. lbs.) torque at a time.
²Step 2ÐTighten bolts 5 thru 12, in sequence, to
8 N´m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
²Step 3ÐCheck that all bolts are tightened to 8
N´m (72 in. lbs.) torque.
²Step 4ÐTighten all bolts, in sequence, to 16 N´m
(12 ft. lbs.) torque.
²Step 5ÐCheck that all bolts are tightened to 16
N´m (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install closed crankcase ventilation and evap-
oration control systems.
(11) Install the coil wires.
(12) Connect the coolant temperature sending unit
wire.
(13) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(14) Install distributor cap and wires.
(15) Connect the accelerator linkage and, if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(16) Install the fuel supply line to the fuel rail.
(17) Install the accessory drive bracket and A/C
compressor.(18) Install the generator and accessory drive belt.
Tighten generator mounting bolt to 41 N´m (30 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(19) Install the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(20) Fill cooling system.
(21) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 42 Cross-Over Gaskets
1 ± FRONT CROSS-OVER GASKET
2 ± REAR CROSS-OVER GASKET
Fig. 43 Intake Manifold Flange Gasket Alignment
1 ± FLANGE GASKET
2 ± ALIGNMENT TABS
3 ± CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
Fig. 44 Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening SequenceÐ
5.9L Engine
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Drain cooling system Refer to COOLING SYS-
TEM.
(3) Remove the intake manifold-to-generator
bracket support rod. Remove the generator.
(4) Remove closed crankcase ventilation system.
(5) Disconnect the evaporation control system.
(6) Remove the air cleaner assembly and air inlet
hose.
(7) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
dure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
(8) Disconnect the fuel supply line.
(9) Disconnect accelerator linkage and if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(10) Remove distributor cap and wires.
(11) Disconnect the coil wires.
(12) Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire.
(13) Disconnect heater hoses and bypass hose.
(14) Remove cylinder head covers and gaskets.
(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.
50). 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.
(2) Compress valve springs using Valve Spring
Compressor Tool MD- 998772A.
(3) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring
retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
Fig. 50 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
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