
(7) Attach front engine mount bracket to lower
radiator support. Torque to 54N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
(8) Connect cabin heater coolant hose.
(9) Connect exhaust pipe to the turbocharger
downpipe flange. Torque to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.)
(10) Connect reverse lamp electrical connector at
transmission.
(11) Connect both shifter cables (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/GEAR
SHIFT CABLE - INSTALLATION).
(12) Connect the clutch slave cylinder quick dis-
connect connector (RHD only)(Refer to 6 - CLUTCH/
SLAVE CYLINDER - INSTALLATION).
(13) Install engine harness into bracket on trans-
mission.
(14) Lower vehicle.
(15) Connect fuel supply and return lines.
(16) Connect A/C lines to A/C compressor. Torque
to 23N´m (17 ft. lbs.)
(17) Route engine wiring harnes to proper location.
(18) Connect engine harness ground cables to
engine block
(19) Connect starter solenoid electrical connector
and battery feed wire to starter. Torque to 10N´m (90
in. lbs.)
(20) Connect A/C compressor, injection pump, glow
plugs, and coolant temperature sensor electrical con-
nectors.
(21) Connect generator electrical connector. Torque
to 9N´m (75 in. lbs.)
(22) Connect the fuel injector, fuel pressure sensor,
boost pressure/intake air temp sensor, cam sensor,
and egr solenoid electrical connectors (Fig. 9).
(23) Connect egr solenoid vacuum supply line to
brake boost vacuum supply line.
(24) Connect brake booster vacuum supply line.
(25) Connect heater core return hose to coolant
pipe.
(26) Connect lower radiator hose to engine (Fig. 8).
(27) Install charger air cooler inlet hose (Fig. 7).
(28) Install charge air cooler outlet hose (Fig. 7).
(29) Connect upper radiator hose to engine (Fig.
8).
(30) Install battery shield.
(31) Install coolant reserve pressure container
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT RECOV-
ERY PRESS CONTAINER - INSTALLATION).
(32) Install power steering reservoir and bracket
(Fig. 5).
(33) Raise vehicle
(34) Connect oil pressure sensor, oil temperature
sensor, engine speed sensor, and vehicle speed sensor
electrical connector (Fig. 10).(35) Install suspension cradle in vehicle (Refer to
13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/ENGINE CRA-
DLE CROSSMEMBER - INSTALLATION).
(36) Install both axle shaft assemblies (Refer to 3 -
DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT -
INSTALLATION).
(37) Connect the power steering supply, pressure,
and return lines to power steering pump (Fig. 5).
(38) Install the power steering line brackets on oil
pan (Fig. 5).
(39) Install lower splash shield and side panels.
(40) Install both front wheel and tire assemblies.
(41) Lower vehicle.
(42) Install air cleaner housing, MAF sensor, and
air intake tube assembly (Fig. 4).
(43) Refill transmission to proper level (Refer to 21
- TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL/FLUID -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(44) Refill engine coolant (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(45) Recharge A/C system (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGER-
ANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
(46) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION) (Fig. 3).
(47) Connect negative battery cable.
INSTALLATION - ENGINE COVER
(1) Install engine cover on engine.
(2) Install the engine cover mounting bolts (Fig.
11).
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L COMMON RAIL
DIESEL ENGINE
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Type R2516C
Number of Cylinders 4
Bore 92 mm
Stroke 94 mm
Displacement 2499.5cc
Injection Order 1-3-4-2
Compression Ratio 17.5:1 ( 0.5)
Maximum Power 103kW (140 HP) @ 4000
RPM
Peak Torque 340Nm (34.6 kgm) @
1800 RPM
RGENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL9a-7
ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)

VM.1060 OIL JET REMOVER /INSTALLER
VM.1061 FRONT OIL SEAL INSTALLER
VM.1062 POWER STEERING PUMP INSTALLER
VM.1063 FUEL INJECTOR REMOVER
9a - 14 ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESELRG
ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)

VM.1064 POWER STEERING PUMP GEAR
REMOVER
VM.1065 PISTON RING COMPRESSOR
VM.1066 CYLINDER HEAD COVER ALIGNMENT
PINS
VM.1068 90 DEGREES AFTER TDC ALIGNMENT PIN
RGENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL9a-15
ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)

VM.1074 TIMING BELT RETAINER
VM.1075 FLYWHEEL ALIGNMENT PINS
VM.1077 POWER STEERING BELT REMOVER
VM.1078 POWER STEERING BELT INSTALLER
RGENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL9a-17
ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)

Measure Dimension
(mm)0.40-0.60
Cylinder Head Gasket
Thickness (mm)1.32
Piston Clearance (mm) 0.73-0.92
Measure Dimension
(mm)0.61-0.70
Cylinder Head Gasket
Thickness (mm)1.42
Piston Clearance (mm) 0.72-0.82
Measure Dimension
(mm)0.69-0.81
Cylinder Head Gasket
Thickness (mm)1.52
Piston Clearance (mm) 0.80-0.89
(5) Repeat the procedure with the rest of the cyl-
inders.
(6) Establish the thickness of the steel gasket for
all four cylinders on the basis of the greatest piston
protrusion.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
REMOVAL).
(4) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Remove power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(6) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL).
(8) Support engine and remove right engine mount
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT
MOUNT - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Before removing the cylinder head cover/
intake manifold or timing belt the engine must put
at 90É after TDC. Failure to do so could result in
valve and/or piston damage during reassembly.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)(9) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove cylinder head cover/intake manifold
(Fig. 16)(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(13) Remove rocker arm and lifter assemblies from
cylinder head.
(14) Remove cylinder head cover/intake manifold
gasket from cylinder head.
(15) Disconnect glow plug and engine coolant tem-
perture electrical connectors.
(16) Remove coolant recovery pressure container
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT RECOV-
ERY PRESS CONTAINER - REMOVAL).
(17) Remove thermostat housing to upper radiator
hose pipe (Fig. 17).
(18) Remove turbocharger outlet to charge air
cooler pipe (Fig. 17).
Fig. 16 CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE
MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLTS(LONG)
2 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
3 - CYLINDER HEAD
4 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
5 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
BOLTS(SHORT)
9a - 20 ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESELRG
CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(11) Connect glow plug and coolant temperature
sensor electrical connectors.
(12) Install new cylinder head cover/intake mani-
fold gasket.
(13) Install rocker arm and lifter assemblies.Be
sure to put rocker arm and lifter assemblies in
same location as removed.
(14) Install cylinder head cover/intake manifold
(Fig. 16)(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(15) Install timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
(17) Install timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(18)Remove crankshaft and both camshaft
locking pins at this time(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(19) Install generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(21) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(22) Install right engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(23) Install air cleaner housing assembly.
(24) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(25) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(26) Install front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
INSTALLATION).
(27) Connect negative battery cable.
CAMSHAFT(S)
DESCRIPTION
The camshafts are made of gray cast iron with
eight machined lobes and four bearing journals (Fig.
21).
OPERATION
When the camshaft rotates the lobes actuate the
hydraulic lifters and rocker arms, forcing downward
on the rocker arms which opens the valves.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
REMOVAL).
(4) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Remove air cleaner housing.
(6) Remove power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL).
(9) Support engine and remove right engine mount
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT
MOUNT - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Before removing the cylinder head cover/
intake manifold or timing belt the engine must put
at 90É after TDC. Failure to do so could result in
valve and/or piston damage during reassembly.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
(10) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
Fig. 21 CAMSHAFTS
1 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT
2 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

(13) Remove cylinder head cover/intake manifold
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLIN-
DER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(14) With cylinder head cover/intake manifold on
work bench, remove plugs at rear of cylinder head
cover/intake manifold.
(15) Remove camshaft oil seals (Fig. 22).
(16) Remove snapring and thrust washer from
camshaft (Fig. 22).
(17) Slide camshaft through access hole at rear of
cylinder head cover/intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the camshafts with MopartEngine
Oil Supplement, or equivalent.
(2) Carefully install camshafts into access holes in
rear of cylinder head cover/intake manifold.
(3) Install thrust washer, snapring, and camshaft
oil seal (Fig. 22).
(4) Install access hole plugs and gaskets at rear of
cylinder head cover/intake manifold. Torque plugs to
80N´m.
(5) Install cylinder head cover/intake manifold on
engine block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER
HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLA-
TION).(6) Install timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
(8) Install timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(9) Install right engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Install generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install air cleaner housing.
(14) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(15) Install front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
INSTALLATION).
(16) Connect negative battery cable.
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
DESCRIPTION
The cylinder head cover is made of cast aluminum
and is also the intake manifold on this engine (Fig.
23).
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before removing the cylinder head cover/
intake manifold the engine must put at 90É after
TDC. Failure to do so could result in valve and/or
piston damage during reassembly. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
REMOVAL).
(4) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Rotate engine until 90É after TDC is reached.
Install both camshaft locking pins and the crankshaft
locking pin. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(6) Remove air cleaner housing assembly.
Fig. 22 CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY
1 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT
2 - SNAPRING
3 - CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL
4 - THRUST WASHER
5 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
6 - EXHAUST MANIFOLD
9a - 24 ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESELRG
CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued)

(7) Remove power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(9) Remove generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL).
(10) Support engine and remove right engine
mount (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/
RIGHT MOUNT - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove outer timing belt cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(13) Remove inner timing belt cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(14) Disconnect camshaft position sensor, boost
pressure/intake air temperature sensor, EGR sole-
noid, and fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors
(Fig. 24).
(15) Disconnect vacuum lines at EGR solenoid.
(16) Position electrical harness out of way.(17) Remove fuel injectors (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR -
REMOVAL).
(18) Remove fuel rail (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL RAIL - REMOVAL).
(19) Remove power steering pump reservoir from
bracket.
(20) Remove oil dipstick tube retaining bolt at
intake manifold inlet.
(21) Disconnect oil separator outlet hose at separa-
tor.
(22) Remove turbo inlet tube retaining bolt at
intake manifold.
(23) Disconnect EGR tube at intake manifold inlet
tube.
Fig. 23 CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE
MANIFOLDFig. 24 ENGINE COMPONENT LOCATIONS
1 - FUEL INJECTOR RETURN LINE
2 - FUEL INJECTOR SUPPLY LINE
3 - OIL SEPARATOR
4 - FUEL INJECTOR
5 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
6 - BOOST PRESSURE/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
7 - EGR SOLENOID
8 - FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
9 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOL
10 - FUEL RAIL
11 - WIRING HARNESS RETAINING CLIPS
RGENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL9a-25
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) (Continued)