2000 DODGE DURANGO cooling

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(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.
(4) Remove intake manifold. Refer to Intake Man-
ifold in this section for the correct procedure.
(5) Remove cylinder head covers.
(6) Remove timing case cover and timing chain.
(7) Remove rocker arms.
(8) Remove push rods and tappets. Identify each
part so it can be installed in its original location.
(9) Remove distributor and lift out the oil pump
and distributor drive shaft.
(10) Remove camshaft thrust plate, note location of
oil tab (Fig. 59).
(11) Install a long bolt into front of camshaft to aid
in removal of the camshaft. Remove camshaft, being
careful not to damage cam bearings with the cam
lobes.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate camshaft lobes and camshaft bearing
journals and insert the camshaft to within 51 mm (2
inches) of its final position in cylinder block.(2) Install Camshaft Gear Installer Tool C-3509
with tongue back of distributor drive gear (Fig. 60).
(3) Hold tool in position with a distributor lock-
plate bolt. This tool will restrict camshaft from being
pushed in too far and prevent knocking out the welch
plug in rear of cylinder block.Tool should remain
installed until the camshaft and crankshaft
sprockets and timing chain have been installed.
(4) Install camshaft thrust plate and chain oil tab.
Make sure tang enters lower right hole in
thrust plate.Tighten bolts to 24 N´m (210 in. lbs.)
Fig. 57 Alignment of Timing Marks
1 ± TIMING MARKS
Fig. 58 Camshaft and Sprocket Assembly
1 ± THRUST PLATE
2 ± OIL PUMP AND DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE GEAR INTEGRAL
WITH CAMSHAFT
3 ± CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
Fig. 59 Timing Chain Oil Tab Installation
1 ± THRUST PLATE FRONT SIDE
2 ± CHAIN OIL TAB
3 ± THRUST PLATE REAR SIDE
Fig. 60 Camshaft Holding Tool C-3509 (Installed
Position)
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-3509
2 ± DRIVE GEAR
3 ± DISTRIBUTOR LOCK BOLT
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plate in order to catch oil for chain lubrication.
(5) Place both camshaft sprocket and crankshaft
sprocket on the bench with timing marks on exact
imaginary center line through both camshaft and
crankshaft bores.
(6) Place timing chain around both sprockets.
(7) Turn crankshaft and camshaft to line up with
keyway location in crankshaft sprocket and in cam-
shaft sprocket.
(8) Lift sprockets and chain (keep sprockets tight
against the chain in position as described).
(9) Slide both sprockets evenly over their respec-
tive shafts and use a straightedge to check alignment
of timing marks (Fig. 61).
(10) Install the camshaft bolt/cup washer. Tighten
bolt to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(11) Measure camshaft end play. Refer to Specifica-
tions for proper clearance. If not within limits install
a new thrust plate.
(12) Each tappet reused must be installed in the
same position from which it was removed.When
camshaft is replaced, all of the tappets must be
replaced.
(13) Install distributor and distributor drive shaft.
(14) Install push rods and tappets.
(15) Install rocker arms.
(16) Install timing case cover.
(17) Install cylinder head covers.
(18) Install intake manifold.
(19) Install the engine cover.
(20) Install the A/C Condenser (if equipped)
(21) Install the radiator. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
for the correct procedures.
(22) Refill cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cool-
ing for the correct procedures.
(23) Start engine check for leaks.CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure requires that the engine is
removed from the vehicle.
(1) With engine completely disassembled, drive out
rear cam bearing core plug.
(2) Install proper size adapters and horseshoe
washers (part of Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer
Tool C-3132-A) at back of each bearing shell. Drive
out bearing shells (Fig. 62).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new camshaft bearings with Camshaft
Bearing Remover/Installer Tool C-3132-A by sliding
the new camshaft bearing shell over proper adapter.
(2) Position rear bearing in the tool. Install horse-
shoe lock and by reversing removal procedure, care-
fully drive bearing shell into place.
(3) Install remaining bearings in the same man-
ner. Bearings must be carefully aligned to bring oil
holes into full register with oil passages from the
main bearing. If the camshaft bearing shell oil holes
are not in exact alignment, remove and install them
correctly. Install a new core hole plug at the rear of
camshaft.Be sure this plug does not leak.
DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove distributor, refer to Group 8D, Ignition
Systems for the proper procedure.
(2) Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake
Manifold in this section for correct procedure.
(3) Insert Distributor Drive Shaft Bushing Puller
Tool C-3052 into old bushing and thread down until a
tight fit is obtained (Fig. 63).
Fig. 61 Alignment of Timing Marks
1 ± TIMING MARKS
Fig. 62 Camshaft Bearings Removal/Installation with
Tool C-3132-A
1 ± SPECIAL TOOL C-3132±A
2 ± MAIN BEARING OIL HOLE
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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

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Thoroughly clean inside of cup plug hole in cylin-
der block or head. Be sure to remove old sealer.
Be certain the new plug is cleaned of all oil or
grease.
(1) Coat edges of plug and core hole with Mopart
Gasket Maker, or equivalent.
CAUTION: DO NOT drive cup plug into the casting,
as restricted coolant flow can result and cause seri-
ous engine problems.
(2) Using proper plug drive, drive cup plug into
hole. The sharp edge of the plug should be at least
0.50 mm (0.020 in.) inside the lead-in chamfer.
(3) It is not necessary to wait for curing of the
sealant. The cooling system can be filled and the
vehicle placed in service immediately.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OIL PUMP
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Remove the relief valve as follows:
(a) Remove cotter pin. Drill a 3.175 mm (1/8
inch) hole into the relief valve retainer cap and
insert a self-threading sheet metal screw.
(b) Clamp screw into a vise and while support-
ing oil pump, remove cap by tapping pump body
using a soft hammer. Discard retainer cap and
remove spring and relief valve (Fig. 81).(2) Remove oil pump cover (Fig. 82).
(3) Remove pump outer rotor and inner rotor with
shaft (Fig. 82).
(4) Wash all parts in a suitable solvent and inspect
carefully for damage or wear.
Fig. 80 Core Hole Plug Removal
1 ± CYLINDER BLOCK
2 ± REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 ± STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 ± DRIFT PUNCH
5 ± CUP PLUGFig. 81 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
1 ± OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY
2 ± COTTER PIN
3 ± RELIEF VALVE
4 ± RETAINER CAP
5 ± SPRING
Fig. 82 Oil Pump
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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CLEANING
Clean cylinder block thoroughly and check all core
hole plugs for evidence of leaking.
INSPECTION
Examine block for cracks or fractures.
The cylinder walls should be checked for out-of-
round and taper with Cylinder Bore Indicator Tool
C-119. The cylinder block should be bored and honed
with new pistons and rings fitted if:
²The cylinder bores show more than 0.127 mm
(0.005 inch) out-of-round.
²The cylinder bores show a taper of more than
0.254 mm (0.010 inch).
²The cylinder walls are badly scuffed or scored.
Boring and honing operation should be closely coor-
dinated with the fitting of pistons and rings so spec-
ified clearances may be maintained.
Refer to Standard Service Procedures in the begin-
ning of this Group for the proper honing of cylinder
bores.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
CLEANING
Clean manifold in solvent and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces
using a suitable solvent.
The plenum pan rail must be clean and dry (free of
all foreign material).
INSPECTION
Inspect manifold for cracks.
Inspect mating surfaces of manifold for flatness
with a straightedge.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
CLEANING
Clean mating surfaces on cylinder head and mani-
fold, wash with solvent and blow dry with com-
pressed air.
INSPECTION
Inspect manifold for cracks, Inspect mating sur-
faces of manifold for flatness with a straight edge.
Seal surfaces must be flat within 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
overall.
SPECIFICATIONS
5.9L ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Engine Type 90É V-8 OHV
Bore and Stroke 101.6 x 90.9 mm
(4.00 x 3.58 in.)
Displacement 5.9L (360 c.i.)
Compression Ratio 9.1:1
Firing Order 1±8±4±3±6±5±7±2
Lubrication Pressure Feed ±
Full Flow Filtration
Cooling System Liquid Cooled ±
Forced Circulation
Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Cast Iron
Crankshaft Nodular Iron
Camshaft Nodular Cast Iron
Combustion Chambers Wedge -
High Swirl Valve
Shrouding
Pistons Aluminum Alloy w/strut
Connecting Rods Forged Steel
Cylinder Compression 689.5 kPa
Pressure (Min.) (100 psi)
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
CAMSHAFT
Bearing Diameter
No. 1 50.800 ± 50.825 mm
(2.000 ± 2.001 in.)
No. 2 50.394 ± 50.419 mm
(1.984 ± 1.985 in.)
No. 3 50.013 ± 50.038 mm
(1.969 ± 1.970 in.)
No. 4 49.606 ± 49.632 mm
(1.953 ± 1.954 in.)
No. 5 39.688 ± 39.713 mm
(1.5625 ± 1.5635 in.)
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