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(12) Remove heater hose from timing chain cover
housing (Fig. 140) or water pump inlet tube (if
engine oil cooler equipped) (Fig. 141).
(13) Remove the right side engine mount. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT
- REMOVAL)
(14) Remove idler pulley from engine bracket (Fig.
142).
(15) Remove the engine mount bracket (Fig. 142).
(16) Remove camshaft position sensor from timing
chain cover (Fig. 142).
(17) Remove the water pump for cover removal
clearance. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/WATER
PUMP - REMOVAL)
(18) Remove the bolt attaching the power steering
pump support strut to the front cover (Fig. 143).
(19) Remove the timing chain cover fasteners.
Remove timing chain cover (Fig. 144).
INSTALLATION
(1) Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover
and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure cor-
rect oil pump engagement.
NOTE: DO NOT USE SEALER ON COVER GASKET
(2) Position new gasket on timing cover (Fig. 144).
Adhere new gasket to chain case cover, making sure
that the lower edge of the gasket is flush to 0.5 mm
(0.020 in.) passed the lower edge of the cover.
Fig. 139 OIL PICKUP TUBE
1 - BOLT
2 - OIL PICK-UP TUBE
3 - O-RING
Fig. 140 HEATER RETURN HOSE (Without Engine
Oil Cooler)
1 - CAP AND CLAMP (OIL COOLER EQUIPPED ONLY)
2 - HOSE ASSEMBLY - HEATER RETURN
3 - BOLT - HEATER TUBE ATTACHING
4 - BOLT - HEATER TUBE ATTACHING
Fig. 141 HEATER HOSES 3.3/3.8L (With Engine Oil
Cooler)
1 - HOSE - HEATER SUPPLY
2 - HOSE - HEATER RETURN
3 - TUBE ASSEMBLY - HEATER RETURN
4 - BOLT - TUBE ASSEMBLY
5 - BOLT - TUBE ASSEMBLY
6 - HOSE - HEATER RETURN/OIL COOLER OUTLET
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(3) Rotate crankshaft so that the oil pump drive
flats are in the vertical position.
(4) Position oil pump inner rotor so the mating
flats are in the same position as the crankshaft drive
flats (Fig. 144).CAUTION: Make sure the oil pump is engaged on
the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may
result.
(5) Install timing cover (Fig. 144).
(6) Install timing chain cover bolts. Tighten M8
bolts to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.) and M10 bolts to 54 N´m
(40 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 145).
(7) Install crankshaft front oil seal. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL
SEAL - FRONT - INSTALLATION)
(8) Install water pump and pulley. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/WATER PUMP - INSTALLA-
TION)
(9) Install crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER -
INSTALLATION)
(10) Install engine mount bracket (Fig. 142) and
tighten M10 to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.), M8 bolt to 28
N´m (21 ft. lb. lbs.).
(11) Install idler pulley on engine mount bracket
(Fig. 142).
(12) Install right side engine mount. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION)
(13) Install camshaft position sensor (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL/CAMSHAFT
POSITION SENSOR - INSTALLATION).
(14) Connect the heater return hose at rear of tim-
ing chain cover (Fig. 140) or at water pump inlet
tube (if engine oil cooler equipped) (Fig. 141).
(15) Connect the radiator lower hose.
(16) Install A/C compressor.
(17) Install accessory drive belt. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION)
Fig. 142 Engine Mount Bracket
1 - CAMSHAFT SENSOR
2 - BOLT - CAMSHAFT SENSOR
3 - BOLT - MOUNT BRACKET (VERTICAL)
4 - BRACKET - ENGINE MOUNT
5 - BOLT - MOUNT BRACKET (HORIZONTAL)
6 - PULLEY - IDLER
7 - BOLT - IDLER PULLEY
8 - SPACER - IDLER PULLEY BOLT
9 - BOLT - MOUNT BRACKET (HORIZONTAL)
Fig. 143 Power Steering Pump Strut
1 - BOLT - LOWER
2 - STRUT - P/S PUMP
3 - BOLT - UPPER
Fig. 144 Timing Chain Cover and Gasket
1 - GASKET
2 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
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(18) Install oil pump pick-up tube with new
O-ring. Tighten attaching bolt to 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.).
(19) Install oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION)
(20) Install inner splash shield and right front
wheel.(21) Fill crankcase with engine oil to proper level.
(22) Fill cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(23) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 145 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
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TIMING CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS
REMOVAL
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. 146).
(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. 147). Be careful not to
damage the crankshaft surfaces.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Position the sprocket on the crankshaft (timing
mark out) with the timing slot aligned with the tim-
ing pin.
(2) Install sprocket using Special Tool 8452 (Fig.
148). Install sprocket until it is fully seats on the
crankshaft.
(3) Install the timing chain and camshaft sprocket.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)
INSTALLATION - TIMING CHAIN AND
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET
(1) Rotate crankshaft so the timing arrow is to the
12 o'clock position (Fig. 146).
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.
146).Fig. 146 Timing Mark Alignment
1 - CAMSHAFT SPROCKET TIMING MARK (DOT)
2 - PLATED LINK
3 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET TIMING MARK (DOT)
4 - ARROWS
Fig. 147 CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET - REMOVAL
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 5048-6
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 5048-1
3 - SPECIAL TOOL 8450
4 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
5 - SPECIAL TOOL 8539
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(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.).
(6) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check tim-
ing mark alignment (Fig. 146). If timing marks do
not line up, remove camshaft sprocket and realign.
(7) Install the timing chain cover. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)
(8) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 148 CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET - INSTALLATION
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8452-3
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8452-1
3 - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
4 - THRUST BEARING / WASHER
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ENGINE
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ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - 2.5L COMMON RAIL
DIESEL ENGINE.......................2
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COVER..........3
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 2.5L DIESEL ENGINE..........3
REMOVAL - ENGINE COVER.............6
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 2.5L TURBO DIESEL
ENGINE..............................7
INSTALLATION - ENGINE COVER..........7
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L COMMON RAIL
DIESEL ENGINE.......................8
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE............10
SPECIAL TOOLS.......................12
CYLINDER HEAD
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVE
SERVICE............................17
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING
PISTON PROTRUSION.................18
REMOVAL.............................19
CLEANING............................21
INSPECTION..........................21
INSTALLATION.........................21
CAMSHAFT(S)
DESCRIPTION.........................22
OPERATION...........................22
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................23
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
DESCRIPTION.........................24
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................25
CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL(S)
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................27
ROCKER ARMS
DESCRIPTION.........................27
OPERATION...........................27
REMOVAL.............................27
INSTALLATION.........................28
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS
DESCRIPTION.........................29
REMOVAL.............................29
INSPECTION..........................30
INSTALLATION.........................30ENGINE BLOCK
DESCRIPTION.........................30
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION.........................30
OPERATION...........................30
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY...............31
REMOVAL.............................31
INSTALLATION.........................32
CYLINDER LINERS
DESCRIPTION.........................33
REMOVAL.............................33
INSPECTION..........................34
INSTALLATION.........................34
INTERNAL VACUUM PUMP
DESCRIPTION.........................35
REMOVAL.............................35
INSTALLATION.........................35
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION.........................36
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING.............................36
REMOVAL.............................36
INSPECTION..........................38
INSTALLATION.........................39
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................41
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................42
ENGINE COVER - FRONT
DESCRIPTION.........................43
REMOVAL.............................43
INSTALLATION.........................43
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
REMOVAL.............................44
INSTALLATION.........................45
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
OIL PAN
REMOVAL.............................46
INSTALLATION.........................46
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL
REMOVAL...........................47
REMOVAL...........................47
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION.......................47
INSTALLATION.......................48
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................48
REMOVAL.............................48
INSTALLATION.........................48
OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................48
REMOVAL.............................48
INSTALLATION.........................48
OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
DESCRIPTION.........................49
REMOVAL.............................49
INSTALLATION.........................49
OIL COOLER & LINES
REMOVAL.............................50
INSTALLATION.........................50
OIL FILTER
DESCRIPTION.........................51
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
OIL JET
DESCRIPTION.........................52
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION.........................52
REMOVAL.............................52INSTALLATION.........................52
VALVE TIMING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LOCKING ENGINE
90É AFTER TDC.......................53
BALANCE SHAFT
DESCRIPTION.........................54
OPERATION...........................54
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - TIMING BELT OUTER COVER . . 56
REMOVAL - TIMING BELT INNER COVER . . . 56
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - TIMING BELT OUTER
COVER.............................56
INSTALLATION - TIMING BELT INNER
COVER.............................57
TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58
TMNG BELT/CHAIN TENSIONER
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................59
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT - TIMING BELT TENSIONER . 60
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
REMOVAL.............................60
INSTALLATION.........................61
ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - 2.5L COMMON RAIL DIESEL
ENGINE
This 2.5 Liter (2500cc) four-cylinder ªcommon railº
direct injection engine is an in-line overhead valve
diesel engine. This engine utilizes a cast iron cylin-
der block and an aluminum cylinder head. The
engine is turbocharged and intercooled. The engine
also has four valves per cylinder and dual overhead
camshafts (Fig. 1).
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Displacement 2.5L (2499 cc)
Bore 92.00
Stroke 94.00
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
Vacuum at Idle 685.8 mm/Hg (27.0
In/Hg)
Belt Tension Automatic Belt Tensioner
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Thermostat Opening 80ÉC   2ÉC
Generator Rating Denso 12V-95A
Cooling System Capacity 13.8 Liters W/O Auxiliary
Heater
16.6 Liters With Auxiliary
Heater
Engine Oil Capacity 6.0L W/Filter Change
Timing System Belt Driven Camshafts In
Cylinder Head Cover
Air Intake Dry Filter
Fuel Feed Vane Pump Incorporated
In Injection Pump
Fuel System Direct Fuel Injection
Combustion Cycle 4 Stroke
Cooling System Water Cooling
Injection Pump Rotary Pump and
Electronically Managed
Lubrication Pressure Lubricated By
Rotary Pump
Engine Rotation Clockwise Viewed From
Front Cover
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DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COVER
The engine cover is a black plastic cover used to
cover the top of the engine (Fig. 10). It is used to iso-
late engine noises.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 2.5L DIESEL ENGINE
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove engine cover (Fig. 2). (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove air cleaner housing, MAF sensor, and
air intake tube assembly (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove coolant pressure tank pressure cap.
(5) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(6) Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(7) Remove lower splash shield.
(8) Remove splash shield side panels.
Fig. 1 2.5L COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE
Fig. 2 ENGINE COVER
1 - ENGINE COVER MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - ENGINE COVER
Fig. 3 MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR LOCATION
1 - MAF SENSOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 - RETAINING CLAMPS
3 - MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR
4 - AIR CLEANER HOUSING
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