2002 CHRYSLER CARAVAN Service Manual

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (11) Remove rear main bearing support by thread-
ing two retaining bolts in holes provided. Tighten
bolts equally to push main bearing support out of
block (Fig. 37).
(12) Remove front engine cover (R

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (5) Install front engine cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/ENGINE COVER -
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install rear main bearing support in engine
block.Be sure to align oil hole in rear main
bearing supp

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual INSPECTION
The cylinder walls should be checked for out-of-
round and taper with a dial bore gauge. The cylinder
bore out-of-round is 0.100 mm (.0039 in.) maximum
and cylinder bore taper is 0.100 mm (

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual INTERNAL VACUUM PUMP
DESCRIPTION
The diesel engine uses a internal vacuum pump.
This vacuum pump is mounted in the front of the
engine block under the engine front cover (Fig. 45).
The vacuum pump is

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (10) Install right engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual (3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Remove oil pan (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove oil pump pickup tube.(Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove ba

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual PISTON RING - REMOVAL
(1) ID mark on face of top and second piston rings
must point toward piston crown.
(2) Using a suitable ring expander, remove top and
second piston rings (Fig. 52).
(3) Remove up

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CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2002  Service Manual INSTALLATION
PISTON PIN INSTALLATION
(1) Secure connecting rod in soft jawed vice.
(2) Lubricate piston pin and piston with clean
engine oil.
(3) Position piston on connecting rod (Fig. 54).
CAUTION: