2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY torque

INSTALLATION
(1) Place a bead (approximately 1/4 in. diameter)
of MopartEngine RTV GEN II onto each of thefour
manifold to cylinder head gasket corners (Fig. 138).
(2) Carefully install the new intake manifold gas-
ket (Fig. 139). Tighten end seal retainer screws to 12
N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Install lower intake manifold (Fig. 139). Install
the bolts and torque to 1 N´m (10 in. lbs.). Then
torque bolts to 22 N´m (200 in. lbs.) in sequence
shown in (Fig. 140). Then torque again to 22 N´m
(200 in. lbs.). After intake manifold is in place,
inspect to make sure seals are in place.
(4) Install the fuel injectors and rail assembly.
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/
FUEL RAIL - INSTALLATION)
(5) Connect fuel injector electrical harness.
(6) Connect the engine coolant temperature sensor
(Fig. 136).
(7) Connect the heater supply (Fig. 136) and radi-
ator upper hoses to manifold.
(8) Connect the fuel line. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(9) Install the upper intake manifold. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION)
(10) Connect negative battery cable.(11) Fill the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Fig. 136 ECT SENSOR & HEATER SUPPLY
1 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
2 - CONNECTOR - ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR
3 - FITTING - HEATER SUPPLY
Fig. 137 INTAKE MANIFOLD - LOWER
1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD - LOWER
2 - BOLT - GASKET END SEAL RETAINER
3 - GASKET
4 - BOLT - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
Fig. 138 Intake Manifold Gasket Sealing
1 - SEALER LOCATIONS
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INTAKE MANIFOLD - LOWER (Continued)
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TIMING CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS
REMOVAL - TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove the timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
(3) Rotate engine by turning crankshaft until the
timing marks are aligned as shown in (Fig. 156).
(4) Remove camshaft sprocket attaching bolt.
(5) Remove the timing chain with camshaft
sprocket.
(6) Remove the crankshaft sprocket. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
REMOVAL - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Remove the timing chain. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
(2) Using Special Tools 8539, 5048-6, and 5048-1,
remove the crankshaft sprocket while holding the
crankshaft from turning (Fig. 157). Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft surfaces.
INSPECTION
(1) Position a scale next to timing chain so that
any movement of chain may be measured.
(2) Position a torque wrench and socket on the
camshaft sprocket attaching bolt. Apply force in the
direction of crankshaft rotation to take up slack to
the following torque:
²41 N´m (30 ft. lb.) with cylinder heads installed
²20 N´m (15 ft. lb.) with cylinder heads removed
Fig. 155 TIMING CHAIN COVER BOLT LOCATIONS
1 - BOLT - M8 x 1.25 x 95 4 - BOLT - M8 x 1.25 x 80
2 - BOLT - M10 x 1.5 x 100 5 - BOLT - M8 x 1.25 x 45
3 - BOLT - M10 x 1.5 x 85
9 - 156 ENGINE 3.3/3.8LRS
TIMING CHAIN COVER (Continued)
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NOTE: With torque applied to the camshaft
sprocket bolt, crankshaft should not be permitted to
move. It may be necessary to block crankshaft to
prevent rotation.
(3) Holding a measuring scale along edge of chain
links (Fig. 158).
(4) Apply force in the reverse direction to the fol-
lowing torque:
²41 N´m (30 ft. lb.) with cylinder heads installed
²20 N´m (15 ft. lb.) with cylinder heads removed
(5) Measure amount of sprocket/chain movement.
(6) Install a new timing chain and sprockets if
movement exceeds 3.175 mm (1/8 in.). (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN
AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
INSTALLATION - TIMING CHAIN AND
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Rotate crankshaft so the timing arrow is to the
12 o'clock position (Fig. 156).
NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and sprockets with
clean engine oil before installation.
(2) While holding camshaft sprocket and chain in
hand, place timing chain around the sprocket, align-
ing the plated link with the dot on the sprocket. Posi-
tion the timing arrow to the 6 o'clock position (Fig.
156).
(3) Place timing chain around crankshaft sprocket
with the plated link lined up with the dot on the
sprocket. Install camshaft sprocket into position.
(4) Use a straight edge to check alignment of tim-
ing marks.
(5) Install camshaft sprocket bolt and washer.
Tighten bolt to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 156 Timing Mark Alignment
1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET TIMING MARK (DOT)
2 - PLATED LINK
3 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET TIMING MARK (DOT)
4 - ARROWS
Fig. 157 CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET - REMOVAL
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 5048-6
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 5048-1
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8450
4 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
5 - SPECIAL TOOL 8539
Fig. 158 Measuring Timing Chain Wear
1 - TORQUE WRENCH
RSENGINE 3.3/3.8L9 - 157
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)
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(47) Remove left engine mount through bolt.
(48) Raise vehicle, leaving engine and transmis-
sion on engine cradle.
(49) Lift engine from engine cradle and diassemble
as necessary.
REMOVAL - ENGINE COVER
(1) Remove the engine cover retaining bolts.
(2) Remove the engine cover from the engine.
INSTALLATION - 2.5L TURBO DIESEL ENGINE
(1) Reassembly engine and transmission assembly
and install on engine cradle.
(2) Position engine and cradle assembly under
vehicle.
(3) Slowly lower the vehicle down over the engine
and cradle assembly.
(4) Install right engine mount bolts. Torque to
54N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
(5) Install left engine mount through bolt. Torque
to 75N´m (55 ft. lbs.)
(6) Raise vehicle and engine from engine cradle.
Fig. 9 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
Fig. 10 REAR ENGINE VIEW
1 - SUSPENSION CRADLE
2 - ENGINE BLOCK
3 - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
4 - OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
5 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
6 - TRANSMISSION
Fig. 11 Figure Caption Here
1 - ENGINE COVER MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - ENGINE COVER
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(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
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ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)
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SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
2.5L DIESEL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Oil Pump Bolts 10.8 8 96
Vacuum Pump Bolts 10.8 8 96
Crankshaft Gear Bolts 10.8 8 96
Crankshaft Position
Sensor Bolts10.8 8 96
Flywheel Bolts - Refer to the Service Procedure
Cylinder Head Bolts - Refer to the Service Procedure
Reluctor Wheel Bolts 14.6 11 130
Rear Main Bearing
Support Bolts27.5 21 240
Oil Cooler to Engine Block
Bolt47.1 35 Ð
Oil Cooler Mounting Stud 50 37 Ð
Water Pump Housing Nuts 24.4 18 212
Connecting Rod Bolts - Refer to the Service Procedure
Balance Shaft Bolts 32.4 24 Ð
Oil Jet Bolts 10.8 8 96
Oil Pan Bolts 11.8 8 96
Crankshaft Hub Bolt 304 225 Ð
Front Engine Cover Bolts 11.8 8 96
Transmission to Engine
Bolts83.4 62 Ð
Cylinder Head Cover /
Intake Manifold Bolts27.5 20 Ð
Camshaft Access Plugs 80 59 Ð
Oil Separator Bolts 10.8 8 96
Camshaft Position Sensor
Bolt10.8 8 96
Boost Pressure / Intake
Air Temp. Sensor Bolts5.4 Ð 48
Accessory Drive Bracket
Bolts47.1 35 Ð
Vacuum Line Fitting Bolt 56.9 42 Ð
Fuel Pump Nuts 27.5 21 Ð
Fuel Line Fittings at Pump 27.5 21 Ð
Inner Timing Belt Cover Bolts
8mm 10.8 8 96
10mm 47.1 35 Ð
Outer Timing Belt Cover Bolts
3mm 6 Ð 54
8mm 10.8 8 96
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INSPECTION
Use a straightedge and feeler gauge to check the
flatness of the engine cylinder head and block mating
surfaces.
The minimum cylinder head thickness is 89.95mm
(3.541 in.).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Piston protrusion must be measured to
determine cylinder head gasket thickness if one or
more cylinder liners have benn replaced (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
NOTE: If cylinder liner(s) have not been removed,
the same thickness head gasket that was removed
can be used.(1) Clean and inspect gasket mating surfaces.
(2) Position correct head gasket on engine block.
(3) Place cylinder head on engine block (Fig. 19).
CAUTION: New cylinder head bolts must be uesd.
(4) Tighten cylinder head bolts following procedure
below.
Cylinder Head Bolt Torquing Procedure
(1) Lubricate cylinder head bolts with engine oil.
(2) Torque bolts to 30N´m in numerical starting
with bolt #1 (Fig. 20).
(3) Tighten all bolts an additional 50É, starting
with bolt #4 then 5-6-7-8-9-10-1-2-3-11-12-13-14-15-
16-17-18 (Fig. 20).
(4) Finally tighten all bolts an additional 75É in
numerical order starting with bolt #1 (Fig. 20).
(5) Slide exhaust manifold and turbocharger on
exhaust manifold studs (Fig. 18).
(6) Install exhaust manifold retaining nuts. Torque
nuts to 32.4N´m.
(7) Install exhaust manifold heat shield (Fig. 18).
Torque bolts to 27.5N´m.
(8) Install turbocharger outlet to charge air cooler
pipe (Fig. 17).
(9) Install thermostat housing to upper radiator
hose pipe (Fig. 17). Install retaining bolt and torque
to 47.1N´m.
(10) Install coolant recovery pressure container
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT RECOV-
ERY PRESS CONTAINER - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 19 CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
1 - VALVE SPRING
2 - CYLINDER HEAD BOLT
3 - GLOW PLUG
4 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
5 - CYLINDER HEAD ALIGNMENT DOWEL
6 - CYLINDER BLOCK
7 - CYLINDER LINER
8 - ENGINE BLOCK DECK
9 - CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
10 - CYLINDER HEAD
11 - ROCKER ARM AND LIFTER ASSEMBLY
Fig. 20 CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE SEQUENCE
9a - 22 ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESELRG
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(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
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