2002 CHRYSLER CARAVAN timing belt

(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
9 - 160 ENGINE 3.3/3.8LRS
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued)
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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
9a - 2 ENGINERG
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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
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ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)
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DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
8mm 10.8 8 96
10mm 47.1 35 Ð
Outer Timing Belt Cover
Bolts
3mm 6 Ð 54
8mm 10.8 8 96
Engine Mount Bracket to
Cylinder Head Bolts47.1 35 Ð
Intake Inlet Tube Bolts 10.1 8 89
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 108 80 Ð
Timing Belt Idler Pulley
Bolt47.1 35 Ð
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt 34.7 26 Ð
Fuel Pump Nut 88.3 65 Ð
Engine Lift Hook Bolts 32.4 24 Ð
Thermostat Housing Bolts 27.5 21 Ð
Turbocharger Oil Feed
Line Fitting24.5 18 217
Exhaust Manifold Nuts 32.4 24 Ð
Exhaust Manifold
Heatshield Bolts27.5 21 Ð
EGR Valve Nuts 32.4 24 Ð
EGR Cooler to EGR Bolts 32.4 24 Ð
Turbocharger Downpipe
Nuts32.4 24 Ð
Turbocharger Bracket
Bolts47.1 35 Ð
Vibration Damper to
Crankshaft Hub Bolts27.5 21 Ð
Crankshaft Support Bolts 44.1 33 Ð
Turbocharger to Exhaust
Manifold Nuts32.4 24 Ð
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ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)
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VM.1072 COMPRESSION TESTER ADAPTER
VM.1073 CRANKSHAFT FRONT BEARING
REMOVER/INSTALLER
VM.1074 TIMING BELT RETAINER
VM.1075 FLYWHEEL ALIGNMENT PINS
VM.1077 POWER STEERING BELT REMOVER
VM.1078 POWER STEERING BELT INSTALLER
9a - 16 ENGINERG
ENGINE 2.5L TURBO DIESEL (Continued)
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Measure Dimension
(mm)0.49-0.60
Cylinder Head Gasket
Thickness (mm)1.32
No Holes or Notches
Piston Clearance (mm) 0.72-0.83
Measure Dimension
(mm)0.61-0.70
Cylinder Head Gasket
Thickness (mm)1.42
1 Hole or Notch
Piston Clearance (mm) 0.72-0.84
Measure Dimension
(mm)0.71-0.83
Cylinder Head Gasket
Thickness (mm)1.52
2 Holes or Notches
Piston Clearance (mm) 0.68-0.81
REMOVAL
(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) Remove power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(6) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL).(8) Support engine and remove right engine mount
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT
MOUNT - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Before removing the cylinder head cover/
intake manifold or timing belt 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)
(9) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove cylinder head cover/intake manifold
(Fig. 15)(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
Fig. 14 MEASURING PISTON PROTRUSION
Fig. 15 CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE
MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD BOLTS(LONG)
2 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
3 - CYLINDER HEAD
4 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET
5 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
BOLTS(SHORT)
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(5) Slide exhaust manifold and turbocharger on
exhaust manifold studs (Fig. 17).
(6) Install exhaust manifold retaining nuts. Torque
nuts to 32.4N´m.
(7) Install exhaust manifold heat shield (Fig. 17).
Torque bolts to 27.5N´m.
(8) Install turbocharger outlet to charge air cooler
pipe (Fig. 16).
(9) Install thermostat housing to upper radiator
hose pipe (Fig. 16). 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).
(11) Connect glow plug and coolant temperature
sensor electrical connectors.
(12) Install new cylinder head cover/intake mani-
fold gasket.
(13) Install rocker arm and lifter assemblies.Be
sure to put rocker arm and lifter assemblies in
same location as removed.
(14) Install cylinder head cover/intake manifold
(Fig. 15)(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(15) Install timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(16) Install timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
(17) Install timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(18)Remove crankshaft and both camshaft
locking pins at this time(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(19) Install generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(21) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(22) Install right engine mount (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT MOUNT -
INSTALLATION).
(23) Install air cleaner housing assembly.
(24) Refill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(25) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(26) Install front wiper unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
INSTALLATION).
(27) Connect negative battery cable.CAMSHAFT(S)
DESCRIPTION
The camshafts are made of gray cast iron with
eight machined lobes and four bearing journals (Fig.
20).
OPERATION
When the camshaft rotates the lobes actuate the
hydraulic lifters and rocker arms, forcing downward
on the rocker arms which opens the valves.
REMOVAL
(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) Remove air cleaner housing.
(6) Remove power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(7) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove generator (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL).
(9) Support engine and remove right engine mount
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE MOUNTING/RIGHT
MOUNT - REMOVAL).
Fig. 20 CAMSHAFTS
1 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT
2 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)
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CAUTION: Before removing the cylinder head cover/
intake manifold or timing belt 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)
(10) Remove timing belt outer cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL).
(12) Remove timing belt inner cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(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. 21).
(16) Remove snapring and thrust washer from
camshaft (Fig. 21).
(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. 21).
CHECKING CAMSHAFT ENDPLAY
(1) After camshafts are properly installed in cylin-
der head cover check end play of camshafts with a
dial indicator. The end play should be between .10
mm ± .30 mm.
NOTE: If the camshaft endplay is not within speci-
fication, measure thickness of the camshaft spacer.
Camshaft spacer thickness should be 2.8   .02mm.
(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.
Fig. 21 CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY
1 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT
2 - SNAPRING
3 - CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL
4 - THRUST WASHER
5 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
6 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT
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CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued)
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