2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY timing

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The throttle position sensor mounts to the side of
the throttle body (Fig. 28) or (Fig. 29).The sensor
connects to the throttle blade shaft. The TPS is a
variable resistor that provides the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM) with an input signal (voltage).
OPERATION
The signal represents throttle blade position. As
the position of the throttle blade changes, the resis-
tance of the TPS changes.
The PCM supplies approximately 5 volts to the
TPS. The TPS output voltage (input signal to the
powertrain control module) represents throttle blade
position. The TPS output voltage to the PCM varies
from approximately 0.6 volt at minimum throttle
opening (idle) to a maximum of 4.5 volts at wide open
throttle.
Along with inputs from other sensors, the PCM
uses the TPS input to determine current engine oper-
ating conditions. The PCM also adjusts fuel injector
pulse width and ignition timing based on these
inputs.
REMOVAL - 3.3/3.8L
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the electrical connector from the Inlet
Air Temperature sensor.(3) Remove the air cleaner box lid. Remove hose
from throttle body.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector at TPS.
(5) Disconnect the electrical connector at IAC.
(6) Remove the throttle and speed control cables
from throttle body.
(7) Remove 3 mounting bolts from throttle body.
(8) Remove throttle body.
(9) Disconnect the purge vacuum line from the
throttle body.
(10) Remove TPS from throttle body.
INSTALLATION - 3.3/3.8L
(1) Install TPS to throttle body.
(2) Disconnect the purge vacuum line from the
throttle body.
(3) Install throttle body.
(4) Install 3 mounting bolts from throttle body.
Tighten bolts.
(5) Install the throttle and speed control cables to
throttle body.
(6) Connect the electrical connector at TPS.
(7) Connect the electrical connector at IAC.
(8) Install the air cleaner box lid. Install hose to
throttle body.
(9) Install the electrical connector to the Inlet Air
Temperature sensor.
(10) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 28 Throttle Position SensorÐ2.4L Engine
1 - Idle Air Control Motor
2 - Throttle Position Sensor
Fig. 29 Throttle Position SensorÐ3.3/3.8L Engine
1 - Idle Air Control Motor
2 - Throttle Position Sensor
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(6) Support engine and remove right engine mount
assembly.
(7) Remove outer timing belt cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(8) Using special tool VM.1055, remove injection
pump sprocket retaining nut (Fig. 7).
NOTE: The use of special tool VM.1067 will allow
you to remove the injection pump without removing
the timing belt from the engine. This will allow you
to remove and install the injection pump without
altering injection pump timing.(9) Install feet from VM.1067 in injection pump
sprocket as shown (Fig. 8).
(10) Install inner flange of special tool VM.1067 on
injection pump sprocket as shown (Fig. 9). Secure
flange to feet in injection pump sprocket with allen
bolts supplied with tool.
(11) Screw injection pump sprocket holding plate
assembly into flange of VM.1067 (Fig. 10) Using LHD
threaded bolt supplied, secure holding plate assembly
to timing belt inner cover.
Fig. 7 INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET RETAINING
NUT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1 - IDLER PULLEY
2 - TIMING BELT
3 - VM.1055
4 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
Fig. 8 VM.1067 FEET INSTALLATION
1 - OUTER TIMING BELT SEALING SURFACE
2 - TIMING BELT
3 - TIMING BELT SPROCKET
4 - FEET FOR SPECIAL TOOL VM.1067
5 - INNER TIMING BELT COVER
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FUEL INJECTION PUMP (Continued)
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(12) Remove generator (Fig. 11). (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR -
REMOVAL)
(13) Disconnect fuel supply and return lines at
injection pump (Fig. 11)
(14) Disconnect fuel pressure solenoid electrical
connector at injection pump (Fig. 11)
(15) Remove injection pump retaining nuts.
(16) While holding injection pump, tighten bolt in
center of injection pump holding plate (Fig. 10).This
will push the injection pump out of the injection
pump sprocket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Loosen bolt in center of injection pump holding
plate and slide injection pump through the accessory
bracket into the injection pump sprocket.
(2) Install injection pump retaining nuts (Fig. 11).
Torque nuts to 27.5N´m.
(3) Unscrew injection pump holding plate (part of
VM.1067) from inner timing belt cover and remove
(Fig. 10).
(4) Install injection pump sprocket retaining nut to
hold sprocket in place.
(5) Remove flange and feet (both part of VM.1067)
from injection pump sprocket (Fig. 9) (Fig. 8).
Fig. 9 VM.1067 INSTALLATION
1 - TIMING BELT
2 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
3 - FLANGE OF VM.1067
4 - INNER TIMING BELT COVER
Fig. 10 INJECTION PUMP/GEAR REMOVAL USING
VM.1067
1 - TIMING BELT
2 - INNER TIMING BELT COVER
3 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET HOLDING PLATE ASSEMBLY
PART OF VM.1067
4 - INJECTION PUMP SPROCKET
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FUEL INJECTION PUMP (Continued)
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(6) Using special tool VM.1055 (Fig. 7), torque
injection pump sprocket retaining nut to 88.3N´m.
(7) Connect fuel pressure solenoid electrical con-
nector (Fig. 11).
(8) Connect fuel supply and return lines at injec-
tion pump (Fig. 11).
(9) Install generator (Fig. 11)(Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLA-
TION).(10) Install outer timing belt cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(11) Install right engine mount assembly.
(12) Install accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(14) Install air cleaner housing assembly.
(15) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(16) Connect negative battery cable.
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The WIF sensor is located in the bowl assembly of
the fuel filter/water separator.
OPERATION
The sensor sends an input to the Engine Control
Module (ECM) when it senses water in the fuel filter/
water separator. As the water level in the filter/sep-
arator increases, the resistance across the WIF
sensor decreases. This decrease in resistance is sent
as a signal to the ECM and compared to a high
water standard value. Once the value reaches 30 to
40 kilohms, the ECM will activate the water-in-fuel
warning lamp through CCD bus circuits. This all
takes place when the ignition key is initially put in
the ON position. The ECM continues to monitor the
input at the end of the intake manifold air heater
post-heat cycle.
Fig. 11 FUEL INJECTION PUMP LOCATION
1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER/INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - INJECTION PUMP
3 - FUEL PRESSURE SOLENOID
4 - ACCESSORY MOUNTING BRACKET
5 - GENERATOR
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FUEL INJECTION PUMP (Continued)
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(12) Remove the pump (with pulley) through the
engine compartment rocking it over the aluminum
bracket.
REMOVAL - PUMP (2.5L DIESEL)
(1) Remove the negative (-) battery cable from the
battery and isolate cable.
(2) Remove the fill cap from the power steering
fluid reservoir.
(3) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power
steering fluid as possible from the fluid reservoir.
(4) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(5) Remove the splash shields from below the
engine compartment.
(6) Remove the accessory drive belt from the power
steering pump pulley. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/AC-
CESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL)
(7) Disconnect the fluid supply hose from the
pump (Fig. 12).
(8) Disconnect the pressure hose from the pump
(Fig. 12).
(9) Remove the bolt fastening the stamped bracket
on the rear of the pump to the cast bracket (Fig. 13).
(10) Remove the three front mounting bolts
through the pulley.
(11) Remove the pump from the cast bracket and
vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY - PUMP (PULLEY)
The only serviceable part of the power steering
pump is the pulley. The procedure following is for
removal and installation of the pulley from the pump
once the pump is removed from the vehicle.
Fig. 10 Supply And Pressure Hoses At Pump
1 - PRESSURE HOSE AND FITTING
2 - SUPPLY HOSE AND CLAMP
3 - POWER STEERING PUMP
Fig. 11 Pump Mounting
1 - PUMP REAR MOUNTING BOLT (2001 ONLY)
2 - PUMP FRONT MOUNTING BOLT (3)
3 - TIMING CHAIN COVER AND PUMP BRACKET THRU BOLT
(2001 ONLY)
4 - PUMP BELT PULLEY
5 - POWER STEERING PUMP
6 - BRACKET (2001 ONLY)
Fig. 12 Power Steering Pump - 2.5L Diesel
1 - PRESSURE HOSE
2 - HOSE CLAMP
3 - SUPPLY HOSE
4 - POWER STEERING PUMP
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PUMP (Continued)
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
NO LOW GEAR (MOVES
IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR
ONLY)1. Governor Valve Sticking. 1. Remove governor, clean, inspect and
repair as required.
2. Valve Body Malfunction. 2. Remove, clean and inspect. Look for
sticking 1-2 shift valve, 2-3 shift valve,
governor plug or broken springs.
3. Front Servo Piston Cocked in
Bore.3. Inspect servo and repair as required.
4. Front Band Linkage Malfunction 4. Inspect linkage and look for bind in
linkage.
NO KICKDOWN OR
NORMAL DOWNSHIFT1. Throttle Linkage Misadjusted. 1. Adjust linkage.
2. Accelerator Pedal Travel
Restricted.2. Floor mat under pedal, accelerator cable
worn or brackets bent.
3. Governor/Valve Body Hydraulic
Pressures Too High or Too Low Due
to Sticking Governor, Valve Body
Malfunction or Incorrect Hydraulic
Control Pressure Adjustments.3. Perform hydraulic pressure tests to
determine cause and repair as required.
Correct valve body pressure adjustments as
required.
4. Valve Body Malfunction. 4. Perform hydraulic pressure tests to
determine cause and repair as required.
Correct valve body pressure adjustments as
required.
5. Valve Body Malfunction. 5. Sticking 1-2, 2-3 shift valves, governor
plugs, 3-4 solenoid, 3-4 shift valve, 3-4
timing valve.
STUCK IN LOW GEAR
(WILL NOT UPSHIFT)1. Throttle Linkage Misadjusted/
Stuck.1. Adjust linkage and repair linkage if worn
or damaged. Check for binding cable.
2. Gearshift Linkage Misadjusted. 2. Adjust linkage and repair linkage if worn
or damaged.
3. Governor/Valve Body, Governor
Valve Stuck Closed; Loose Output
Shaft Support or Governor Housing
Bolts, Leaking Seal Rings or Valve
Body Problem (i.e., Stuck 1- 2 Shift
Valve/Gov. Plug).3. Check line and governor pressures to
determine cause. Correct as required.
4. Front Band Out of Adjustment . 4. Adjust Band.
5. Clutch or Servo Malfunction. 5. Air pressure check operation of clutches
and bands. Repair faulty component.
CREEPS IN NEUTRAL 1. Gearshift Linkage Misadjusted. 1. Adjust linkage.
2. Rear Clutch Dragging/Warped
Welded.2. Disassemble and repair.
3. Valve Body Malfunction. 3. Perform hydraulic pressure test to
determine cause and repair as required.
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SERVO - KICKDOWN
DESCRIPTION
The kickdown servo (Fig. 196) consists of a two-
land piston with an inner piston, a piston rod and
guide, and a return spring. The dual-land piston uses
seal rings on its outer diameters and an O-ring for
the inner piston.
OPERATION
The application of the piston is accomplished by
applying pressure between the two lands of the pis-
ton. The pressure acts against the larger lower land
to push the piston downward, allowing the piston rod
to extend though its guide against the apply lever.
Release of the servo at the 2-3 upshift is accom-
plished by a combination of spring and line pressure,
acting on the bottom of the larger land of the piston.
The small piston is used to cushion the application of
the band by bleeding oil through a small orifice in
the larger piston. The release timing of the kickdown
servo is very important to obtain a smooth but firm
shift. The release has to be very quick, just as the
front clutch application is taking place. Otherwise,
engine runaway or a shift hesitation will occur. To
accomplish this, the band retains its holding capacity
until the front clutch is applied, giving a small
amount of overlap between them.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove kickdown servo snap ring (Fig. 197).
(2) Remove kickdown servo rod guide and snap
ring (Fig. 198).
Fig. 196 Front Servo
1 - VENT
2 -PISTON ROD
3 - PISTON
4 - SPRING
5 - RELEASE PRESSURE
6 - APPLY PRESSURE
Fig. 197 Kickdown Servo Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING
2 - SNAP RING PLIERS
3 - ACCUMULATOR PLATE
4 - KICKDOWN LEVER
5 - KICKDOWN PISTON ROD GUIDE
Fig. 198 Kickdown Servo Rod Guide and Snap Ring
1 - SNAP RING
2 - ACCUMULATOR PLATE
3 - RETURN SPRING
4 - O-RING
5 - PISTON ROD GUIDE
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is requested when the TCM pulses this signal to
ground. The PCM recognizes this request and
responds by retarding ignition timing, killing fuel
injectors, etc. The PCM sends a confirmation of the
request to the TCM via the communication bus.
Torque reduction is not noticable by the driver, and
usually lasts for a very short period of time.
If the confirmation signal is not received by the
TCM after two sequential request messages, a diag-
nostic trouble code will be set.
VALVE BODY
DESCRIPTION
The valve body assembly consists of a cast alumi-
num valve body, a separator plate, and transfer
plate. The valve body contains valves and check balls
that control fluid delivery to the torque converter
clutch, solenoid/pressure switch assembly, and fric-
tional clutches. The valve body contains the following
components (Fig. 340):
²Regulator valve
²Solenoid switch valve
²Manual valve²Converter clutch switch valve
²Converter clutch control valve
²Torque converter regulator valve
²Low/Reverse switch valve
In addition, the valve body also contains the ther-
mal valve, #2,3&4 check balls, the #5 (overdrive)
check valve and the 2/4 accumulator assembly. (Refer
to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC
- 41TE/VALVE BODY - DISASSEMBLY)
OPERATION
NOTE: Refer to the Hydraulic Schematics for a
visual aid in determining valve location, operation
and design.
REGULATOR VALVE
The regulator valve controls hydraulic pressure in
the transaxle. It receives unregulated pressure from
the pump, which works against spring tension to
maintain oil at specific pressures. A system of sleeves
and ports allows the regulator valve to work at one of
three predetermined pressure levels. Regulated oil
pressure is also referred to as ªline pressure.º
Fig. 340 Valve Body Assembly
1 - VALVE BODY 5 - MANUAL VALVE
2 - T/C REGULATOR VALVE 6 - CONVERTER CLUTCH SWITCH VALVE
3 - L/R SWITCH VALVE 7 - SOLENOID SWITCH VALVE
4 - CONVERTER CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE 8 - REGULATOR VALVE
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