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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (20) Install both breathers. Connect tube to both
crankcase breathers (Fig. 44).
(21) Connect throttle and speed control cables.
(22) Install throttle body resonator assembly and
air inlet hose. Tighten clamps 4 N´m (35 in. lbs.).
(23) Raise vehicle.
(24) Install transmission to engine mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(25) Install torque converter bolts (Automatic
Transmission Only).
(26) Connect crankshaft position sensor (Fig. 43).
(27)4X4 vehiclesPosition and install the axle
isolator bracket onto the axle, transmission and
engine block. Tighten bolts to specification. Refer to
Specifications in this section.
(28) Install starter.
CAUTION: The structural cover requires a specific
torque sequence. Failure to follow this sequence
may cause severe damage to the cover.(29) Install structural cover. Refer to Structural
Cover in this section.
(30) Install exhaust crossover pipe.
(31) Install engine block heater power cable, If
equipped.
(32)4X4 vehiclesConnect axle vent tube to left
side engine mount.
(33) Lower vehicle.
(34) Check and fill engine oil.
(35) Recharge the A/C system.
(36) Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to
COOLING SYSTEM.
(37) Install the battery tray and battery.
(38) Connect the battery positive and negative
cables.
(39) Start the engine and check for leaks.
Fig. 46 Throttle Body Connection Points
1 ± THROTTLE BODY
2 ± TPS
3 ± IAC MOTOR
4 ± IAT SENSOR
5 ± MOUNTING SCREWS
Fig. 47 Engine Lifting Fixture Attachment Locations
1 ± ATTACHING LOCATION
2 ± ADJUSTABLE HOOK
3 ± SPECIAL TOOL 8347 ENGINE LIFT FIXTURE
4 ± ATTACHING LOCATIONS
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INTAKE MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
(3) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
(4) Disconnect electrical connectors for the follow-
ing components: Refer to FUEL SYSTEM for compo-
nent locations.
²Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
²Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
²Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
²Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
(5) Disconnect vapor purge hose, brake booster
hose, speed control servo hose, positive crankcase
ventilation (PCV) hose.
(6) Disconnect generator electrical connections.
(7) Disconnect air conditioning compressor electri-
cal connections.
(8) Disconnect left and right radio suppressor
straps.
(9) Disconnect and remove ignition coil towers.
(10) Remove top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt
and ground strap.
(11) Bleed fuel system. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM.
(12) Remove fuel rail.
(13) Remove throttle body assembly and mounting
bracket.
(14) Drain cooling system below coolant tempera-
ture level. Refer to COOLING SYSTEM.
(15) Remove the heater hoses from the engine
front cover and the heater core.
(16) Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes
from intake manifold (Fig. 50).
(17) Remove coolant temperature sensor. Refer to
FUEL SYSTEM.
(18) Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in
reverse order of tightening sequence (Fig. 51).
(19) Remove intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install intake manifold gaskets.
(2) Install intake manifold.
(3) Install intake manifold retaining bolts and
tighten in sequence shown in (Fig. 51) to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
(4) Install left and right radio suppressor straps.
(5) Install throttle body assembly.
(6) Install throttle cable bracket.
(7) Connect throttle cable and speed control cable
to throttle body.
(8) Install fuel rail.
(9) Install ignition coil towers.
Fig. 48 Body Ground StrapÐRight Side Removal /
Installation
1 ± NUT
2 ± A/C ACCUMULATOR
3 ± GROUND STRAP
Fig. 49 Body Ground StrapÐLeft Side Removal /
Installation
1 ± NUT
2 ± GROUND STRAP
3 ± BRAKE BOOSTER
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION: DO NOT allow other components includ-
ing the wire harness to rest on or against the
engine cylinder head cover. Prolonged contact with
other objects may wear a hole in the cylinder head
cover.
(1) Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing sur-
faces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
(2) Install cylinder head cover and hand start all
fasteners. Verify that all double ended studs are in
the correct location shown in (Fig. 55).
(3) Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double
ended studs to 12 N´m (105 in. lbs).
(4) Install right rear breather tube and filter
assembly.(5) Connect injector, ignition coil electrical connec-
tors and harness retaining clips.
(6) Install the oil fill tube.
(7) Install PCV hose.
(8) Install heater hoses.
(9) Install air conditioning compressor retaining
bolts.
(10) Install accessory drive belt
(11) Fill Cooling system
(12) Install air cleaner assembly, resonator assem-
bly and air inlet hose.
(13) Connect battery negative cable.
ROCKER ARMS
REMOVAL
NOTE: Disconnect the battery negative cable to
prevent accidental starter engagement.
(1) Remove the cylinder head cover. Refer to Cyl-
inder Head Cover in this section.
(2) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 3 and 5
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
exhaust stroke.
(3) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 2 and 8
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(4) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 4 and 6
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #3 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(5) For rocker arm removal on cylinders 1 and 7
Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #2 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(6) Using special tool 8516 press downward on the
valve spring, remove rocker arm (Fig. 56).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Make sure the rocker arms are installed
with the concave pocket over the lash adjusters.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
rocker arms and/or lash adjusters.
NOTE: Coat the rocker arms with clean engine oil
prior to installation.
(1) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 3 and
5 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
exhaust stroke.
(2) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 2 and
8 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #1 is at TDC
compression stroke.
(3) For rocker arm installation on cylinders 4 and
6 Rotate the crankshaft until cylinder #3 is at TDC
compression stroke.
Fig. 54 Cylinder Head CoverÐLeft
ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE
1 Cover
Fasteners12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
Fig. 55 Cylinder Head CoverÐRight
ITEM DESCRIPTION TORQUE
1 Cover Fasteners 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine (7) Rotate crankshaft until connecting rod journal
is on the center of cylinder bore. Insert rod and pis-
ton into cylinder bore and carefully position connect-
ing rod guides over crankshaft journal.
(8) Tap piston down in cylinder bore using a ham-
mer handle. While at the same time, guide connect-
ing rod into position on rod journal.
CAUTION: Connecting Rod Bolts are Torque to
Yield Bolts and Must Not Be Reused. Always
replace the Rod Bolts whenever they are loosened
or removed.
(9) Lubricate rod bolts and bearing surfaces with
engine oil. Install connecting rod cap and bearing.
Tighten bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) plus 90É.
(10) Install the following components: (Refer to
procedures in this section)
²Cylinder head(s).
²Timing chain and cover.
²Cylinder head covers.
²Oil pan and gasket/windage tray.
(11) Fill crankcase with proper engine oil to cor-
rect level.
(12) Connect negative cable to battery.
CRANKSHAFT
REMOVAL
NOTE: To remove the crankshaft from the engine,
the engine must be removed from the vehicle.
(1) Remove the engine. Refer to Engine Assembly
in this section for procedure.
(2) Remove the engine oil pump. Refer to Oil
Pump in this section for procedure.
CAUTION: DO NOT pry on the oil pan gasket when
removing the oil pan, The oil pan gasket is mounted
to the cylinder block in three locations and will
remain attached to block when removing oil pan.
Gasket can not be removed with oil pan.
(3) Remove oil pan bolts and oil pan.
(4) Remove the oil pump pickup tube and oil pan
gasket /windage tray.
(5) Remove the bedplate mounting bolts. Note the
location of the three stud bolts for installation.
(6) Remove the connecting rods from the crank-
shaft.
CAUTION: The bedplate to cylinder block mating
surface is a critical sealing surface. Do not pry on
or damage this surface in anyway.
NOTE: The bedplate contains the lower main bear-
ing halves. Use care when handling bedplate as not
to drop or damage bearing halves. Installing main
bearing halves in the wrong position will cause
sever damage to the crankshaft.
NOTE: The bedplate has pry points cast into it. Use
these points only. The pry points are on both the
left and right sides, only the left side is shown.
(7) Carefully pry on the pry points (Fig. 117) to
loosen the bedplate then remove the bedplate.
CAUTION: When removing the crankshaft, use care
not to damage bearing surfaces on the crankshaft.
(8) Remove the crankshaft.
(9) Remove the crankshaft tone wheel.
INSPECTION
NOTE: Thoroughly inspect the connecting rod
bearing bores and main bearing bores for scoring,
blueing or severe scratches. Further disassembly
may be required.
Fig. 116 Piston and Connecting Rod Positioning
1 ± MAJOR THRUST SIDE OF PISTON
2 ± OIL SLINGER SLOT
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine spring seat in cylinder head to the bottom surface of
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 (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 Upper and lower No.3 bearing halves are flanged
to carry the crankshaft thrust loads. They are NOT
interchangeable with any other bearing halves in the
engine (Fig. 31). Bearing shells are available in stan-
dard and the following undersizes: 0.25 mm (0.001
inch), 0.051 mm (0.002 inch), 0.076 mm (0.003 inch),
0.254 mm (0.010 inch) and 0.305 mm (0.012 inch).
Never install an undersize bearing that will reduce
clearance below specifications.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE FRONT MOUNTS
REMOVALÐ2WD
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Raise hood and position fan to assure clearance
for radiator top tank and hose.
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the engine by the intake
manifold.
(3) Install engine lifting fixture.
(4) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(5) Remove the insulator through bolt (Fig. 32)
(Fig. 33).
(6) Raise engine with lifting fixture SLIGHTLY.
Remove insulator retaining bolts and remove the
insulator assembly.
(7) Remove insulator heat shield and transfer to
new insulator.
INSTALLATIONÐ2WD
(1) With the engine raised SLIGHTLY, position
insulator assembly onto the engine block and install
bolts (Fig. 32) (Fig. 33). Tighten the bolts to 41 N´m
(30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Lower engine with lifting fixture while guiding
insulator assembly into the engine insulator bracket
(Fig. 34).
(3) Install insulator to bracket thru-bolt. Tighten
the thru-bolt nut to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove lifting fixture.
(5) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
Fig. 29 Compression Ring Chamfer Location
(Typical)
1 ± CHAMFER
2 ± TOP COMPRESSION RING
3 ± SECOND COMPRESSION RING
4 ± PISTON
5 ± CHAMFER
Fig. 30 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
Fig. 31 Main Bearing Identification
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