
INSTALLATION
(1) Install timing belt idler pulleys (Fig. 93).
Torque bolts to 47.1N´m.
(2) Install timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .(3) Install timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install vibration damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTAL-
LATION).
(5) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(6) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(7) Install right engine mount.
(8) Install air cleaner housing.
(9) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Connect negative battery cable.
TIMING BELT/CHAIN
TENSIONER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove air cleaner housing.
(4) Support engine and remove right engine
mount.
(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 vibration damper (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(9) Loosen and remove timing belt tensioner (Fig.
94).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install timing belt tensioner and retaining bolt
(Fig. 94).
Fig. 93 TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS
1 -CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS
2 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
3 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET RETAINING NUT
4 - TIMING BELT
5 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER RETAINING BOLT
6 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
7 - TENSIONER ALIGNMENT PIN
8 - IDLER PULLEY
9 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RETAINING BOLT
9a - 60 ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESELRG
TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY (Continued)

(2) Adjust timing belt tensioner (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
TENSIONER & PULLEY - ADJUSTMENTS) .
(3) Install timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).(4) Install vibration damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTAL-
LATION).
(5) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(6) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(7) Install right engine mount.
(8) Install air cleaner housing.
(9) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Connect negative battery cable.
ADJUSTMENT - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
(1) With timing belt outer cover removed and tim-
ing belt installed.
(2) Loosen timing belt tensioner (Fig. 95).
Fig. 94 TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS
1 -CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS
2 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
3 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET RETAINING NUT
4 - TIMING BELT
5 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER RETAINING BOLT
6 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
7 - TENSIONER ALIGNMENT PIN
8 - IDLER PULLEY
9 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RETAINING BOLT
Fig. 95 TIMING BELT TENSIONER ADJUSTMENT
1 - TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY
2 - ENGINE FRONT COVER
3 - CRANKSHAFT HUB
4 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
5 - TIMING BELT
RGENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL9a-61
TIMING BELT/CHAIN TENSIONER (Continued)

(3) Align timing belt tensioner spring stop with
tensioner as shown (Fig. 96) and torque timing belt
tensioner retaining bolt to 34.7N´m.
(4) Rotate engine 2 complete revolution and then
recheck tensioner alignment. Readjust tensioner
alignment as necessary.
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before removing the 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)
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove air cleaner housing assembly.
(4) Support engine and remove right engine
mount.(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 vibration damper (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(9) Loosen timing belt tensioner and remove tim-
ing belt (Fig. 97).
Fig. 96 TIMING BELT TENSIONER ALIGNMENT
1 - TENSIONER SPRING STOP
2 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
3 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
4 - TIMING BELT
5 - TIMING BELT INNER COVER
Fig. 97 TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS
1 -CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS
2 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
3 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET RETAINING NUT
4 - TIMING BELT
5 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER RETAINING BOLT
6 - TIMING BELT TENSIONER
7 - TENSIONER ALIGNMENT PIN
8 - IDLER PULLEY
9 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RETAINING BOLT
9a - 62 ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESELRG
TIMING BELT/CHAIN TENSIONER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) With both camshaft alignment pins still
installed and the engine locked at 90É after TDC.
(2) Align timing mark on injection pump sprocket
with timing mark on timing belt (Fig. 98).
(3) Install timing belt.
(4) Adjust the timing belt tensioner (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
TENSIONER & PULLEY - ADJUSTMENTS) .
(5) Remove both camshaft alignm²ent pins from
cylinder head cover/intake manifold and engine lock-
ing pin from engine block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(6) Install timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install vibration damper (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTAL-
LATION).
(8) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(9) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(10) Install right engine mount.
(11) Install air cleaner housing.
(12) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Connect negative battery cable.
Fig. 98 INJECTION PUMP GEAR TIMING MARKS
1 - TIMING MARK ON COVER
2 - TIMING MARK ON INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
3 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
RGENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL9a-63
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)

²Needle Nose Pliers ± For Removal Of Thread
Insert Driving Tang
REMOVAL
The front cradle crossmember must be installed in
the design location to achieve proper front end sus-
pension alignment. If the cradle crossmember is
removed without applying reference marks on the
frame rails, align the cradle crossmember according
to the dimensions provided in this group.
NOTE: If the caged nuts in the frame rails become
damaged and cannot be reused, a replacement nut
can be obtained through MoparT.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove steering column lower cover from
instrument panel. Refer to Group 8E, Instrument
Panel and Systems.
(3) Remove knee blocker reinforcement. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Systems.
(4) Position steering so front wheels are straight
ahead.
CAUTION: Do not rotate steering wheel after disen-
gaging lower coupling from steering gear, damage
to air bag clock spring can result.
(5) Remove clinch bolt attaching steering column
coupling to steering gear shaft (Fig. 10).
(6) Remove steering column coupling from tele-
scoping steering gear shaft.
(7) Hoist vehicle and support on safety stands.
(8) Position a drain pan under power steering
pump and oil return hose coupling.
(9) Using a hose pinch-off pliers (C-4390), pinch
power steering oil return hose off between the cross-
member coupling and the pump.
(10) Loosen hose clamp at the cradle crossmember
coupling.
(11) Disconnect return hose from metal tube.
(12) While holding pressure relief valve nut on
back of power steering pump, Remove flare nut hold-
ing high pressure hose to back of pump.
(13) Remove high pressure hose from pump.
(14) Allow power steering fluid to drain into pan.
(15) Remove bolts attaching anti-lock brake sensor
leads to cradle crossmember.
(16) Position anti-lock brake leads out of the way.
(17) Disconnect stabilizer bar links from ends of
stabilizer bar. Refer to Group 2, Suspension.
(18) Disconnect lower ball joints from lower steer-
ing knuckles. Refer to Group 2, Suspension.
(19) Remove the rear engine mount heat shield
(Fig. 11).(20) Remove through bolt attaching rear engine
mount to cradle crossmember (Fig. 12).
(21) Using paint or grease pencil, mark outline of
cradle crossmember on frame rails to aid installation.
(22) Support cradle crossmember on suitable lift-
ing device (Fig. 14).
(23) Remove bolts attaching crossmember to front
frame rails (Fig. 13).
(24) Remove cradle crossmember from vehicle (Fig.
14).
Fig. 10 STEERING COUPLING
1 - STEERING SHAFT BOOT
2 - STEERING SHAFT
3 - CROSSMEMBER
4 - STEERING GEAR
5 - MOUNT
6 - TRANSAXLE
Fig. 11 REAR MOUNT HEAT SHIELD
1 - BOLT
2 - HEAT SHIELD
3 - CLIP
4 - REAR ENGINE MOUNT
13 - 10 FRAMES & BUMPERSRS
FRONT CRADLE CROSSMEMBER (Continued)

FUEL TRANSFER PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The fuel transfer pump (fuel lift pump) is located
under the vehicle in front of the rear axle assembly
(Fig. 5). The 12±volt electric vane-type pump is oper-
ated and controlled by the Engine Control Module
(ECM) .
OPERATION
The purpose of the fuel transfer pump is to supply
(transfer) a low-pressure fuel source:fromthe fuel
tank,throughthe fuel filter/water separator andto
the fuel injection pump. Here, the low-pressure is
raised to a high-pressure by the fuel injection pump
for operation of the high-pressure fuel injectors.The fuel transfer pump is controlled by the Engine
Control Module(ECM). The ECM turns the fuel
transfer pump on for 30 seconds when the ignition
ket is turned ªONº.
With the ignition ªONº and fuel tranfer pump run-
ning, the low-pressure fuel pressure should be 13-17 psi.
FUEL INJECTION PUMP
DESCRIPTION
A radial-piston pump is used as the high pressure
pump for fuel pressure generation (Fig. 6).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove air cleaner housing assembly.
(4) Remove power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(5) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(6) Support engine and remove right engine mount
assembly.
(7) Remove outer timing belt cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(8) Using special tool VM.1055, remove injection
pump sprocket retaining nut (Fig. 7).
Fig. 5 FUEL TRANSFER(LIFT) PUMP LOCATION
1 - LIFT PUMP RETAINING BOLTS
2 - LIFT PUMP
3 - FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR HOUSING
4 - FUEL HEATER
5 - CHECK BALL
6 - O-RING
7 - FLOW DIVERTER
8 - FUEL FILTER
9 - O-RING
10 - FUEL FILTER BOWL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 6 FUEL INJECTION PUMP
1 - FUEL INJECTION PUMP
2 - INJECTION PUMP PRESSURE SOLENOID
14a - 6 FUEL DELIVERYRG

(12) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(14) Install air cleaner housing assembly.
(15) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(16) Connect negative battery cable.
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The WIF sensor is located in the bowl assembly of
the fuel filter/water separator.
OPERATION
The sensor sends an input to the Engine Control
Module (ECM) when it senses water in the fuel filter/
water separator. As the water level in the filter/sep-
arator increases, the resistance across the WIF
sensor decreases. This decrease in resistance is sent
as a signal to the ECM and compared to a high
water standard value. Once the value reaches 30 to
40 kilohms, the ECM will activate the water-in-fuel
warning lamp through CCD bus circuits. This all
takes place when the ignition key is initially put in
the ON position. The ECM continues to monitor the
input at the end of the intake manifold air heater
post-heat cycle.
RGFUEL DELIVERY14a-9
FUEL INJECTION PUMP (Continued)

STEERING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
STEERING
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................1
POWER STEERING SYSTEM FLOW AND
PRESSURE TEST........................1STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHARTS....3
SPECIFICATIONS.........................9
SPECIAL TOOLS..........................9
COLUMN...............................10
GEAR.................................17
PUMP.................................24
STEERING
DESCRIPTION - POWER STEERING SYSTEM
This vehicle comes with power steering as stan-
dard equipment and it is the only steering system
available. The power steering system consists of
these major components:
²POWER STEERING PUMP
²POWER STEERING GEAR
²POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
²POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE
²POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE HOSE
²POWER STEERING FLUID RETURN HOSE
²POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER
For information on the first two components, refer
to their respective sections within this service man-
ual group. Information on all other components can
be found in POWER STEERING PUMP.
OPERATION - POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Turning of the steering wheel is converted into linear
(side-to-side) travel through the meshing of the helical
pinion teeth with the rack teeth within the steering
gear. The lateral travel pushes and pulls the tie rods to
change the direction of the vehicle's front wheels.
Power assist steering is provided by a belt driven
rotary type pump. It directs fluid through power
steering fluid hoses to the power steering gear where
it is used to assist the driver's turning effort.
Manual steering control of the vehicle can be main-
tained if power steering assist is lost. However, under
this condition, steering effort is significantly increased.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER STEERING
SYSTEM FLOW AND PRESSURE TEST
ALL ENGINES
The following procedure is to be used to test the
operation of the power steering system on this vehi-
cle. This test will provide the flow rate of the power
steering pump along with the maximum relief pres-sure. This test is to be performed any time a power
steering system problem is present to determine if
the power steering pump or power steering gear is
not functioning properly. The following flow and pres-
sure test is performed using the Power Steering Ana-
lyzer Kit, Special Tool 6815 (Fig. 1), hoses, Special
Tools 6905 and 6959, and fittings from adapter kit,
Special Tool 6893.
Assemble hoses on Power Steering Analyzer, Spe-
cial Tool 6815, as shown. Install Pressure Hose, Spe-
cial Tool 6905 (in 6893 kit), in the inlet fitting on
Power Steering Analyzer. Install Pressure Hose, Spe-
cial Tool 6713 (in 6815 kit) on Pressure Hose, Special
Tool 6905. Install Pressure Hose, Special Tool 6959,
in the outlet fitting on Power Steering Analyzer.
Install the following adapters from Adapter Set,
Special Tool 6893 (Fig. 2), on the analyzer hose ends:
Install Adapter Fitting, Special Tool 6844, on Pres-
sure Hose, Special Tool 6713. Install Adapter Fitting,
Special Tool 6826, on Pressure Hose, Special Tool
6959.
Fig. 1 Power Steering Analyzer With Hoses Installed
1 - OUTLET
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6815
3 - INLET
RSSTEERING19-1