2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY transmission oil

FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transaxle. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 31TH -
REMOVAL) (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRAN-
SAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove flex plate attaching bolts.
(3) Remove the flex plate (Fig. 68).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position flex plate with backing plate on the
crankshaft (Fig. 68).
(2) Apply MopartLock & Seal Adhesive to the flex
plate bolts.
(3) Install flex plate bolts (Fig. 68). Tighten bolts
to 95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the transaxle. (Refer to 21 - TRANS-
MISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 31TH -
INSTALLATION) (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 41TE - INSTALLA-
TION)
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS (CAM IN
BLOCK)
DESCRIPTION
The hydraulic lifters are a roller type design and
are positioned in the cylinder block. The lifters are
aligned and retained by a yoke and a retainer (Fig.
69).
Lifter alignment is maintained by machined flats
on lifter body. Lifters are fitted in pairs into sixaligning yokes. The aligning yokes are secured by a
yoke retainer (Fig. 69).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HYDRAULIC
LIFTERS
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS DIAGNOSIS - PRELIMINARY
STEP
Before disassembling any part of the engine to cor-
rect lifter noise, check the engine oil pressure. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING)
Check engine oil level. The oil level in the pan
should never be above the MAX mark on dipstick, or
below the MIN mark. Either of these two conditions
could cause noisy lifters.
Fig. 68 FLEX PLATE
1 - FLEX PLATE
2 - BOLT (QTY. 8)
3 - BACKING PLATE
Fig. 69 Hydraulic Lifters
1 - YOKE RETAINER
2 - BOLT - YOKE RETAINER
3 - ALIGNING YOKE
4 - HYDRAULIC LIFTER
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(24) Disconnect egr solenoid vacuum line at brake
booster check valve.
(25) Disconnect fuel injector, cam sensor, boost
pressure/intake air temp sensor, fuel rail high pres-
sure, and egr solenoid connectors (Fig. 9).
(26) Disconnect generator electrical connectors.
(27) Disconnect coolant temp sensor and glow plug
electrical connectors.
(28) Disconnect injection pump and A/C compres-
sor electrical connectors.
(29) Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
(30) Disconnect ground wires at engine block.
(31) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(32) Disconnect oil temp sensor, oil pressure sen-
sor, engine speed sensor, and vehicle speed sensor
electrical connector (Fig. 10).
(33) Remove front wheels.
(34) Remove the suspension cradle assembly (Refer
to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/ENGINE
CRADLE CROSSMEMBER - REMOVAL).
(35) Remove both axle shaft assemblies (Refer to 3
- DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT -
REMOVAL).(36) Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder quick dis-
connect line (RHD only)(Refer to 6 - CLUTCH/SLAVE
CYLINDER - REMOVAL).
(37) Disconnect reverse lamp connector.
(38) Disconnect shifter cables at the tranmission
(Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MAN-
UAL/GEAR SHIFT CABLE - REMOVAL).
(39) Disconnect exhaust pipe from the turbo-
charger downpipe and reposition to right side of vehi-
cle.
(40) Disconnect cabin heater coolant line (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CABIN
HEATER/HEATER UNIT - REMOVAL).
(41) Remove front engine mount bracket retaining
bolts from lower radiator support
(42) Lower vehicle. Evacuate the A/C system
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(43) Disconnect the A/C lines at the A/C compres-
sor.
(44) Disconnect the fuel supply and return lines.
(45) Position engine cradle under engine and lower
vehicle over cradle.
(46) Remove right engine mount bolts.
Fig. 7 CHARGE AIR COOLER HOSES
1 - COOLING MODULE
2 - BYPASS HOSE
3 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
4 - CHARGE AIR COOLER OULET HOSE
5 - CHARGE AIR COOLER INLET HOSE
6 - LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
7 - CHARGE AIR COOLER
Fig. 8 UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES
1 - COOLANT BYPASS HOSE
2 - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
3 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
4 - COOLING FAN
5 - LOWER RADIATOR HOSE
6 - CHARGE AIR COOLER
7 - RADIATOR BRACKET
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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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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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INSTALLATION
(1) Clean oil pan and sealing surfaces. Inspect oil
pan and engine block.
(2) Install oil pan, gasket, and retaining bolts (Fig.
69).
(3) Be sure power steering line brackets are in
proper location (Fig. 69).
(4) Torque oil pan bolts to 11.8N´m.
(5) Lower vehicle.
(6) Refill engine oil to proper level.
(7) Connect negative battery cable.
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
Fig. 66 FRONT MAIN BEARING INSTALLATION
1 - FRONT CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING
2 - ENGINE BLOCK
3 - SPECIAL TOOL VM.1073
Fig. 67 FRONT MAIN BEARING ALIGNMENT
1 - ENGINE BLOCK
2 - OIL HOLE IN BEARING
3 - FRONT CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING
Fig. 68 REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL
INSTALLATION USING VM.1050
1 - SPECIAL TOOL VM.1050
2 - REAR MAIN BEARING SUPPORT
3 - OIL PAN
4 - ENGINE TO TRANSMISSION ADAPTER PLATE
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(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 accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(10) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Connect negative battery cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate o-ring on oil pump pickup tube with
engine oil.
(2) Install pickup tube in engine block and install
retaining bolt (Fig. 71). Torque bolt to 32.4N´m.
(3) Install oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION).
(4) Refill engine oil to proper level.
(5) Connect negative battery cable.
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The oil pressure switch is located on the right side
of the engine block. The switch screws into the
engines main oil gallery (Fig. 72).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Disconnect oil pressure switch electrical con-
nector (Fig. 72).
(4) Remove oil pressure switch from engine block.
Fig. 71 OIL PUMP PICKUP TUBE ASSEMBLY
1 - BALANCE SHAFT
2 - OIL JET RETAINING BOLT
3 - OIL JET
4 - ENGINE BLOCK
5 - CRANKSHAFT
6 - BALANCE SHAFT RETAINING BOLTS
7 - OIL DIPSTICK TUBE RETAINER
8 - RUBBER BUSHING
9 - RETAINING BOLT
Fig. 72 REAR ENGINE VIEW
1 - SUSPENSION CRADLE
2 - ENGINE BLOCK
3 - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
4 - OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
5 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
6 - TRANSMISSION
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INSTALLATION
(1) Apply MopartThread Sealant to the switch
threads.
(2) Install oil pressure switch in engine block.
(3) Connect oil pressure switch electrical connector
(Fig. 72).
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Start engine and check for leaks.
(6) Check and adjust oil level as necessary.
OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The oil temperature sensor is located on the right
side of the engine block. The sensor screws into the
engines main oil gallery (Fig. 73).
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Disconnect oil temperature sensor electrical
connector (Fig. 73).
(4) Remove oil temperature sensor from engine
block.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply MopartThread Sealant to the sensor
threads.
(2) Install oil temperature sensor in engine block.
(3) Connect oil temperature sensor electrical con-
nector (Fig. 73)
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Start engine and check for leaks.
(6) Check and adjust oil level as necessary.
OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
DESCRIPTION
The oil pressure relief valve mounts in the front of
the engine block and is used to control oil flow
through the engines lubrication system (Fig. 74).
Fig. 73 REAR ENGINE VIEW
1 - SUSPENSION CRADLE
2 - ENGINE BLOCK
3 - OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
4 - OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
5 - VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
6 - TRANSMISSION
Fig. 74 OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
1 - O-RING
2 - OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE CAP
3 - OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE SPRING
4 - OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PLUNGER
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