ACCESSORY DRIVE
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ACCESSORY DRIVE
SPECIFICATIONS.........................7
BELT TENSIONER - 2.4L
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................7
BELT TENSIONER - 3.3/3.8L
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8
DRIVE BELTS
DESCRIPTION............................8
OPERATION.............................8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................8ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT.................8
DRIVE BELTS - 2.4L
REMOVAL...............................9
CLEANING..............................10
INSPECTION............................10
INSTALLATION...........................10
ADJUSTMENTS..........................10
DRIVE BELTS - 3.3/3.8L
REMOVAL..............................11
CLEANING..............................11
INSPECTION............................11
INSTALLATION...........................12
ACCESSORY DRIVE
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - ACCESSORY BELT TENSION
ACCESSORY DRIVE
BELTGAUGE
2.4L ENGINE
A/C Compressor/
GeneratorDynamic Tensioner
Power SteeringNew Belt: 616 N (140
lbs.)
Used Belt: 396 N (90
lbs.)
3.3/3.8L ENGINES
A/C Compressor
Dynamic Tensioner
Generator/Water
Pump/Power Steering
BELT TENSIONER - 2.4L
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove the drive belt shield.(3) Remove the generator/A/C drive belt. (Refer to
7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the belt tensioner (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install belt tensioner and bolt (Fig. 1). Tighten
bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(2) Install generator/A/C compressor drive belt.
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE
BELTS - INSTALLATION)
(3) Install splash shield.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 1 Belt Tensioner - 2.4L
1 - BELT TENSIONER
2 - BOLT
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BELT TENSIONER - 3.3/3.8L
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove the drive belt shield.
(3) Remove the drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the belt tensioner (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the belt tensioner and bolt (Fig. 2).
Tighten bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(2) Install the drive belt. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLA-
TION)
(3) Install the drive belt shield.
(4) Lower the vehicle.
DRIVE BELTS
DESCRIPTION
The drive belts are a Poly-V type belt. Belt widths
vary depending on the various engine and accessory
packages. Satisfactory performance of these belts
depends on belt condition and proper belt tension.
OPERATION
The accessory drive belts form the link between
the engine crankshaft and the engine driven accesso-
ries.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
INSUFFICIENT ACCESSORY
OUTPUT DUE TO BELT SLIPPAGE1. Belt too loose 1. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts)
(b) Adjust power steering belt
tension (4 cyl. engine)
2. Belt excessively glazed or worn 2. Replace and tighten as specified
BELT SQUEAL WHEN
ACCELERATING ENGINE1. Belts too loose 1. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts)
(b) Adjust power steering belt
tension (4 cyl. engine)
2. Belt glazed 2. Replace belts
BELT SQUEAK AT IDLE 1. Belts too loose 1. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts)
(b) Adjust power steering belt
tension (4 cyl. engine)
2. Dirt or paint imbedded in belt 2. Replace belt
3. Non-uniform belt 3. Replace belt
4. Misaligned pulleys 4. Align accessories
5. Non-uniform groove or eccentric
pulley5. Replace pulley
Fig. 2 BELT TENSIONER - 3.3/3.8L
1 - BELT TENSIONER
2 - BOLT
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
BELT ROLLED OVER IN GROOVE
OR BELT JUMPS OFF1. Broken cord in belt 1. Replace belt
2. Belt too loose, or too tight 2. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts.)
(b) Adjust power steering belt
tension (4 cyl. engine)
3. Misaligned pulleys 3. Align accessories
4. Non-uniform groove or eccentric
pulley4. Replace pulley
DRIVE BELTS - 2.4L
REMOVAL
GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING BELT
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove the drive belt shield (Fig. 7).
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TEN-
SIONER TO SNAP BACK, AS DAMAGE TO TEN-
SIONER AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD
RESULT.
(3) Position a wrench on the belt tensioner lug
(Fig. 3).
(4) Release belt tension by rotating the tensioner
clockwise (Fig. 3).
(5) Remove belt.
(1) Carefully return tensioner to its relaxed posi-
tion.
POWER STEERING PUMP
(1) From top of the vehicle, loosen locking nuts (D)
and (F) (Fig. 4).
(2) From under the vehicle, loosen the pivot bolt
(E). Loosen adjusting bolt (G) until belt can be
removed.
Fig. 3 A/C & GENERATOR BELT TENSION RELEASE
1 - BELT TENSIONER
2 - WRENCH
Fig. 4 Power Steering Pump
1 - REAR LOCKING NUT (D)
2 - ADJUSTING BOLT (G)
3 - PIVOT BOLT (E)
4 - FRONT LOCKING NUT (F)
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DRIVE BELTS (Continued)
CLEANING
Clean all foreign debris from belt pulley grooves.
The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and cool-
ants before installing the drive belt.
INSPECTION
Belt replacement under any or all of the following
conditions is required:
²Excessive wear
²Frayed cords
²Severe glazing
Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks
across the ribbed side (due to reverse bending). These
minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable.
Parallel cracks are not (Fig. 5).
NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or
restorer on Poly-V Belts.
INSTALLATION
GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING BELT
(1) Install belt onto all pulleys except for the
crankshaft (Fig. 6).
(2) Rotate belt tensioner clockwise until belt can
be installed onto the crankshaft pulley (Fig. 3).
Slowly release belt tensioner.
(3) Verify belt is properly routed and engaged on
all pulleys (Fig. 6).
(4) Install drive belt shield (Fig. 7) and lower vehi-
cle.
POWER STEERING PUMP
(1) Install belt over crankshaft and power steering
pump pulleys (Fig. 6).
(2) Apply an initial snug torque to fasteners (D),
(E), and (F) (Fig. 4).
(3) Tighten adjusting bolt (G) until the proper ten-
sion obtained (Fig. 4). Refer to Belt Tension Specifi-
cations (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE
- SPECIFICATIONS).
(4) Tighten locking nuts (D) and (F) to 54 N´m (40
ft. lbs.) (Fig. 4).
(5) Tighten pivot bolt (E) to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
(Fig. 4).
ADJUSTMENTS
Satisfactory performance of the belt driven accesso-
ries depends on proper belt tension. Belt tensioning
should be performed with the aid of Special Tool
7198. Because of space limitations in the engine com-
partment, the use of this gauge may be restricted.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and the remove the
splash shield to gain access to the drive belts, if nec-
essary. Adjust belt tension for either aNeworUsed
belt. For specifications, (Refer to 7 - COOLING/AC-
CESSORY DRIVE - SPECIFICATIONS).
Fig. 5 Drive Belt Wear Pattern
1 - NORMAL CRACKS - BELT OK
2 - NOT NORMAL CRACKS - REPLACE BELT
Fig. 6 Accessory Drive Belts - 2.4L
1 - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
2 - BELT TENSIONER
3 - GENERATOR PULLEY
4 - BELT - A/C AND GENERATOR
5 - A/C COMPRESSOR PULLEY
6 - CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
7 - BELT - POWER STEERING
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DRIVE BELTS - 2.4L (Continued)
ENGINE
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ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................14
COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS...........14
CLEANING..............................17
INSPECTION............................17
COOLANT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................17
COOLANT CONCENTRATION TESTING......17
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................18
COOLANT SERVICE.....................18
COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER
DESCRIPTION...........................18
OPERATION.............................18
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................19
COOLANT RECOVERY SYSTEM CHECK.....19
REMOVAL..............................19
INSTALLATION...........................19
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
DESCRIPTION...........................19
OPERATION.............................19
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................19
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER TESTING.........19
REMOVAL..............................19
INSTALLATION...........................19
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION...........................20
REMOVAL..............................20
INSTALLATION...........................20
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR - 3.3/3.8L
DESCRIPTION...........................20
REMOVAL..............................20
INSTALLATION...........................21
ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT
DESCRIPTION...........................21
OPERATION.............................21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................22
THERMOSTAT.........................22
ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT - 2.4L
REMOVAL..............................22
INSTALLATION...........................22
ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT - 3.3/3.8L
REMOVAL..............................23
INSTALLATION...........................23
RADIATOR
DESCRIPTION...........................24
OPERATION.............................24
REMOVAL..............................24INSTALLATION...........................25
RADIATOR DRAINCOCK
REMOVAL..............................25
INSTALLATION...........................25
RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP
DESCRIPTION...........................26
OPERATION.............................26
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................26
COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP
TESTING.............................26
RADIATOR CAP TO FILLER NECK SEAL.....26
CLEANING..............................27
INSPECTION............................27
RADIATOR FAN
DESCRIPTION...........................27
OPERATION.............................28
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................28
RADIATOR FAN MOTOR TEST.............28
REMOVAL..............................29
INSTALLATION...........................29
RADIATOR FAN RELAY
DESCRIPTION...........................29
OPERATION.............................29
REMOVAL..............................29
INSTALLATION...........................29
WATER PUMP - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION...........................30
OPERATION.............................30
REMOVAL..............................30
CLEANING..............................31
INSPECTION............................31
INSTALLATION...........................31
WATER PUMP - 3.3/3.8L
DESCRIPTION...........................32
OPERATION.............................32
REMOVAL..............................32
CLEANING..............................33
INSPECTION............................33
INSTALLATION...........................33
WATER PUMP INLET TUBE - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION...........................34
REMOVAL..............................34
INSTALLATION...........................34
WATER PUMP INLET TUBE - 3.3/3.8L
REMOVAL..............................35
INSTALLATION...........................35
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ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM
Establish what driving condition caused the cooling
system complaint. The problem may be caused by an
abnormal load on the system such as the following:
prolonged idle, very high ambient temperature, slight
tail wind at idle, slow traffic speed, traffic jam, high
speed, steep grade.
DRIVING TECHNIQUES
To avoid overheating the cooling system:
(1) Idle with A/C off when temperature gauge is at
end of normal range.
(2) Do not increase engine speed for more air flow
and coolant flow because the electric motor fan sys-
tems are not responsive to engine RPM. The added
cooling from higher coolant flow rate is more than
offset by increased heat rejection (engine heat added
to coolant).
TRAILER TOWING
Consult the owner's manual under Trailer Towing
and do not exceed specified limits.
VISUAL INSPECTION
If the cooling system problem is not caused by a
driving condition, perform a visual inspection to
determine if there was a recent service or accident
repair, including the following:
²Loose/damaged water pump drive belt
²Incorrect cooling system refilling (trapped air or
low level)
²Brakes possibly dragging
²Damaged hoses
²Loose/damaged hose clamps
²Damaged/incorrect engine thermostat
²Damaged cooling fan motor, fan blade and fan
shroud
²Damaged head gasket
²Damaged water pump
²Damaged radiator
²Damaged coolant recovery system
²Damaged heater core
²Open/shorted electrical circuits
If the visual inspection reveals none of the above
as cause for a cooling system complaint, refer to the
following diagnostic charts.
COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
PRESSURE CAP IS BLOWING
OFF STEAM AND/OR COOLANT.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING
MAY BE ABOVE NORMAL BUT
NOT HIGH. COOLANT LEVEL MAY
BE HIGH IN COOLANT RESERVE/
OVERFLOW TANK.1. Pressure relief valve in radiator
cap is defective, or was not
properly seated.1. Check condition of radiator cap
and cap seal. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR
PRESSURE CAP - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) Replace cap as
necessary.
2. Incorrect cap was installed. 2. Replace cap as necessary.
3. Incorrect coolant mixture. 3. Check concentration level of the
coolant. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) Adjust the ethylene
glycol-to-water ratio as required.
COOLANT LOSS TO THE
GROUND WITHOUT PRESSURE
CAP BLOWOFF. GAUGE IS
READING HIGH OR HOT.1. Coolant leaks in radiator, cooling
system hoses, water pump or
engine.1. Pressure test and repair as
necessary. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
DETONATION OR PRE-IGNITION
(NOT CAUSED BY IGNITION
SYSTEM). GAUGE MAY NOT BE
READING HIGH.1. Engine overheating. 1. Check reason for overheating
and repair as necessary.
2. Freeze point of coolant not
correct. Mixture too concentrated or
too diluted.2. Check concentration level of the
coolant. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) Adjust the ethylene
glycol-to-water ratio as required.
3. Incorrect cooling system
pressure cap.3. Install correct pressure cap.
HOSE(S) COLLAPSE AS ENGINE
COOLS DOWN.1. Vacuum created in cooling
system on engine cool-down is not
being relieved through coolant
recovery system.1. (a) Pressure cap relief valve
stuck. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR PRESSURE
CAP - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)
Replace as necessary.
(b) Hose between the radiator and
overflow container is plugged. Clean
and repair as necessary.
(c) Vent at coolant reserve/overflow
container is plugged. Clean vent
and repair as necessary.
(d) Reserve/overflow container is
internally blocked. Clean and repair
as necessary.
INADEQUATE AIR CONDITIONER
PERFORMANCE (COOLING
SYSTEM SUSPECTED).1. Radiator and/or A/C condenser is
restricted, obstructed, or dirty
(insects, leaves, etc.).1. Remove restriction and/or clean
as necessary.
2. Electrical radiator fan not
operating when A/C is operated.2. For test procedure (Refer to
appropriate Diagnostic Information).
Repair as necessary.
3. Engine is overheating (heat may
be transferred from radiator to A/C
condenser). High underhood
temperatures due to engine
overheating may also transfer heat
to A/C components.3. Correct overheating condition.
4. All models are equipped with air
seals at the radiator and/or A/C
condenser. If these seals are
missing or damaged, not enough
air flow will be pulled through the
radiator and A/C condenser.4. Check for missing or damaged air
seals and repair as necessary.
INADEQUATE HEATER
PERFORMANCE.1. Check for a Diagnostic trouble
code (DTC).1. For procedures, (Refer to
appropriate Diagnostic Information).
Repair as necessary.
2. Coolant level low. 2. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE) Repair
as necessary.
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ENGINE (Continued)
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
3. Obstructions in heater hose
fitting at engine or at heater core.3. Remove heater hoses at both
ends and check for obstructions.
Repair as necessary.
4. Heater hose kinked. 4. Locate kinked area and repair as
necessary.
5. Water pump is not pumping
coolant to heater core.5. When the engine is fully warmed
up, both heater hoses should be hot
to the touch. If only one of the
hoses is hot, the water pump may
not be operating correctly. Replace
components as necessary.
HEAT ODOR 1. Various heat shields are used at
certain driveline components. One
or more of these shields may be
missing.1. Locate missing shields and
replace or repair as necessary.
2. Temperature gauge reading
above the normal range.2. Refer to Gauge Is Reading High
in Temperature Gauge Indicatication
Diagnosis Chart.
3. Radiator fan operating
incorrectly.3. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
RADIATOR FAN - OPERATION)
Repair as necessary.
4. Undercoating been applied to an
unnecessary component.4. Clean undercoating as necessary.
5. Engine may be running rich,
causing the catalytic converter to
overheat5. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic
Information) Repair as necessary.
POOR DRIVEABILITY
(THERMOSTAT POSSIBLY STUCK
OPEN). GAUGE MAY BE READING
LOW.1. The engine thermostat must be
operating correctly for proper
driveability, clean vehicle emissions,
and the prevention of sludge
buildup in the engine oil. Check for
a diagnostic trouble code.1. (Refer to Appropriate Diagnostic
Information) Replace thermostat, if
necessary.
STEAM IS COMING FROM FRONT
OF VEHICLE NEAR GRILL AREA
WHEN WEATHER IS WET,
ENGINE WARMED UP AND
RUNNING WITH VEHICLE
STATIONARY, OR JUST SHUT
OFF. TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS
NORMAL.1. During wet weather, moisture
(snow, ice, rain, or condensation)
on the radiator will evaporate when
the thermostat opens. The
thermostat opening allows heated
coolant into the radiator. When the
moisture contacts the hot radiator,
steam may be emitted. This usually
occurs in cold weather with no fan
or air flow to blow it away.1. Occasional steam emitting from
this area is normal. No repair is
necessary.
COOLANT COLOR 1. Coolant color is not necessarily
an indication of adequate corrosion
or temperature protection. Do not
rely on coolant color for determining
condition of coolant.1. Check the freeze point of the
coolant. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING) Adjust the ethylene
glycol-to-water ratio as necessary.
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ENGINE (Continued)