2002 CHRYSLER CARAVAN Service Manual

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
DESCRIPTION
The cylinder head cover is made of cast aluminum
and is also the intake manifold on this engine (Fig.
22).
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before removing the cylinder head cover/

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (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 fu

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual NOTE: Be sure to lubricate cylinder head cover/in-
take manifold retaining bolts with engine oil before
assembly. If new bolts are being installed, DO NOT
lubricate before assembly.
(6) Install two cy

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (22) Install right engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(23) Install generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION).
(24) Install acce

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (2) Remove front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove air cleaner housing assembly.
(4) Support engine and remove right engine mount
(Refer to 9 - E

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (11) Install front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Connect negative battery cable.
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS
DESCRIPTION
Valve lash is controlled by hyd

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (9) Remove rocker arm and lifter assemblies from
lifter bores.
INSPECTION
Clean each lifter assembly in cleaning solvent to
remove all varnish and sludge deposits. Inspect for
indications of scuffing

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
(1) Mount a dial indicator to a stationary point at
rear of engine. Locate the probe perpendicular
against the flywheel (Fig. 35).
(2) Move the cranks