BRAKES
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POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
REMOVAL - RHD........................1INSTALLATION - RHD.....................1
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
REMOVAL - RHD
(1) Remove the air box (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT -
REMOVAL).
(2) Relocate the cruise control servo to gain access
to the booster for removal.
(3) Remove the brake lines from the master cylin-
der.
(4) Remove the master cylinder (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/MASTER
CYLINDER - REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect vacuum hose from booster check
valve.
(6) Remove knee blocker under the steering colum-
n,(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE
BLOCKER - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the brake light switch.(Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove retaining clip that secures booster
push rod to brake pedal (Fig. 1).
(9) Remove nuts attaching booster to the dash
panel (Fig. 2).(10) In engine compartment, slide booster studs
out of dash panel, tilt booster upward, and remove
booster from engine compartment.
INSTALLATION - RHD
(1) Align and position booster on the dash panel.
(2) Install booster mounting nuts. Tighten nuts
just enough to hold booster in place.
(3) Slide booster push rod onto the brake pedal.
Then secure push rod to pedal pin with retaining
clip.
NOTE: Lubricate the pedal pin with Mopar multi-
mileage grease before installation.
(4) Tighten booster mounting nuts to 39 N´m (29
ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the brake light switch.
(6) Install the knee blocker,(Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER - INSTAL-
LATION).
(7) If original master cylinder is being installed,
check condition of seal at rear of master cylinder.
Replace seal if cut, or torn.
(8) Clean cylinder mounting surface of brake
booster. Use shop towel wetted with brake cleaner for
Fig. 1 BOOSTER PUSH ROD
1 - BRAKE PEDAL
2 - BOOSTER ROD
Fig. 2 BOOSTER MOUNTING
1 - BRAKE BOOSTER
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CLUTCH
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CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
WARNING.............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH........2
SPECIFICATIONS - CLUTCH...............5
CLUTCH DISC
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
REMOVAL.............................6
INSTALLATION..........................6
FLYWHEEL
DESCRIPTION..........................7
OPERATION............................7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FLYWHEEL......8
PILOT BEARING
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................8LINKAGE
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................9
MASTER CYLINDER
INSPECTION...........................9
CLUTCH PEDAL
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
CLUTCH SWITCH OVERRIDE RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH PEDAL
POSITION SWITCH....................11
CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION
The clutch mechanism consists of a flywheel, dry-
type disc, diaphragm style pressure plate and
hydraulic linkage. The flywheel is bolted to the rear
flange of the crankshaft. The clutch pressure plate is
bolted to the flywheel with the clutch disc between
these two components. The clutch system provides
the mechanical, link between the engine and the
transmission. The system is designed to transfer the
torque output of the engine, to the transmission
while isolating the transmission from the engine fir-
ing pulses to minimize concerns such as gear rattle.
OPERATION
The clutch operates with leverage, clamping force
and friction. The disc serves as the friction element,
the diaphragm spring and pressure plate provide the
clamping force. The clutch pedal, hydraulic linkage,
release lever and bearing provide the leverage.
The clutch master cylinder push rod is connected
to the clutch pedal. When the clutch pedal is
depressed, the slave cylinder is operated by the
clutch master cylinder mounted on the dash panel.
The release fork is actuated by the hydraulic slave
cylinder mounted on the transmission housing. The
release bearing is operated by a release fork pivoting
on a ball stud mounted in the transmission housing.
The release bearing then depresses the pressure
plate spring fingers, thereby releasing pressure on
the clutch disc and allowing the engine crankshaft to
spin independently of the transmission input shaft.
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COOLING
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COOLING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM 3.7L
ENGINE..............................1
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM
ROUTING 3.7L ENGINE..................2
DESCRIPTION - HOSE CLAMPS...........2
OPERATION
OPERATION - COOLING SYSTEM.........2
OPERATION - HOSE CLAMPS............3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ON-BOARD
DIAGNOSTICS (OBD)...................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRELIMINARY
CHECKS.............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM LEAKS.......................4DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART.............6
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING
COOLING SYSTEM 3.7L ENGINE.........12
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILLING
COOLING SYSTEM 3.7L ENGINE.........12
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM - REVERSE FLUSHING..........12
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE............................13
SPECIAL TOOLS
COOLING...........................14
ACCESSORY DRIVE......................15
ENGINE...............................19
TRANSMISSION.........................32
COOLING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM 3.7L
ENGINE
The cooling system consists of the following items:
²Electric cooling fan - Standard.
²Electric cooling fan and mechanical thermal vis-
cous fan with low disengaged - Heavy duty cooling
only²Radiator
²Hot bottle pressure cap
²Thermostat
²Coolant reserve/overflow system
²Radiator in-tank transmission oil cooler (if
equipped with an automatic transmission)
²Coolant
²Water pump
²Hoses and hose clamps
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ACCESSORY DRIVE
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ACCESSORY DRIVE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SERPENTINE
DRIVE BELT.........................15
BELT TENSIONERS
REMOVAL - 3.7L ENGINE.................17INSTALLATION - 3.7L ENGINE.............17
DRIVE BELTS - 3.7L
REMOVAL - 3.7L ENGINE.................17
INSTALLATION - 3.7L ENGINE.............18
ACCESSORY DRIVE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SERPENTINE
DRIVE BELT
When diagnosing serpentine drive belts, small
cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt from rib
to rib (Fig. 1), are considered normal. These are not a
reason to replace belt. However, cracks running along
a rib (not across) arenotnormal. Any belt with
cracks running along a rib must be replaced (Fig. 1).
Also replace belt if it has excessive wear, frayed cords
or severe glazing.
Refer to SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT DIAGNOSIS
CHART for further belt diagnosis.
Fig. 1 Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt Wear
Patterns
1 - NORMAL CRACKS BELT OK
2 - NOT NORMAL CRACKS REPLACE BELT
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ENGINE
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COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS CONTAINER
DESCRIPTION.........................19
OPERATION...........................19
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................19
OPERATION...........................20
REMOVAL.............................20
INSTALLATION.........................21
ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT
DESCRIPTION - 3.7L ENGINE.............21
OPERATION...........................21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - THERMOSTAT . . . 21
REMOVAL - 3.7L ENGINE.................21
INSTALLATION - 3.7L ENGINE.............22
RADIATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................22
REMOVAL.............................23
CLEANING............................24
INSPECTION..........................24
INSTALLATION.........................24
RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP
DESCRIPTION.........................25
OPERATION...........................25
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - RADIATOR
PRESSURE CAP......................25CLEANING............................25
INSPECTION..........................25
RADIATOR FAN - ELECTRIC
DESCRIPTION.........................26
OPERATION...........................26
REMOVAL.............................26
INSTALLATION.........................27
RADIATOR - FAN - VISCOUS
DESCRIPTION.........................27
OPERATION...........................27
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VISCOUS FAN
DRIVE..............................28
REMOVAL.............................28
CLEANING............................29
INSPECTION..........................29
INSTALLATION.........................29
WATER PUMP
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - WATER PUMP...........29
DESCRIPTION........................29
OPERATION - WATER PUMP..............30
REMOVAL.............................30
CLEANING............................31
INSPECTION..........................31
INSTALLATION.........................31
COOLANT RECOVERY PRESS
CONTAINER
DESCRIPTION
This system works along with the radiator pres-
sure cap. This is done by using thermal expansion
and contraction of the coolant to keep the coolant
free of trapped air. It provides:
²A volume for coolant expansion and contraction.
²A convenient and safe method for checking/ad-
justing coolant level at atmospheric pressure. This is
done without removing the radiator pressure cap.
²Some reserve coolant to the radiator to cover
minor leaks and evaporation or boiling losses.
As the engine cools, a vacuum is formed in the
cooling system of both the radiator and engine. Cool-
ant will then be drawn from the coolant tank and
returned to a proper level in the radiator.
The coolant reservoir/overflow system has a radia-
tor mounted pressurized cap, an overflow tube, and a
plastic coolant reservoir/overflow tank, mounted to
the right side of the cowl. It is mounted to the cowlwith two nuts on top, and a slide bracket on the bot-
tom.
OPERATION
The pressure chamber keeps the coolant free of
trapped air, provides a volume for expansion and con-
traction, and provides a convenient and safe method
for checking and adjusting coolant level at atmo-
spheric pressure. It also provides some reserve cool-
ant to cover minor leaks, evaporation or boiling
losses. The overflow chamber allows coolant recovery
in case of an overheat.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is
used to sense engine coolant temperature. The sensor
protrudes into an engine water jacket.
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TRANSMISSION
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TRANS COOLER
DESCRIPTION.........................32
TRANS COOLER
DESCRIPTION
An internal high capacity/high efficiency cooler is
used on all vehicles, these coolers are an oil-to-cool-ant type, which consists of plates mounted in the
radiator outlet tank.Because the internal oil cooler is
so efficient, no auxiliary oil cooler is offered. The
cooler is not serviceable separately from the radiator.
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COOLING - 2.4L
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COOLING - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM 2.4L
ENGINE..............................1
DESCRIPTION - HOSE CLAMPS...........1
OPERATION
OPERATION - COOLING SYSTEM.........2
OPERATION - HOSE CLAMPS............2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ON-BOARD
DIAGNOSTICS (OBD)...................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PRELIMINARY
CHECKS.............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM LEAKS.......................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - COOLING
SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CHART.............5STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING
COOLING SYSTEM....................11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFILLING
COOLING SYSTEM....................11
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM - REVERSE FLUSHING..........12
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE............................13
SPECIAL TOOLS
COOLING...........................13
ACCESSORY DRIVE......................14
ENGINE...............................18
TRANSMISSION.........................30
COOLING - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM 2.4L
ENGINE
The cooling system consists of the following items:
²Electric cooling fan - Standard.
²Radiator
²Hot bottle pressure cap
²Thermostat
²Coolant reserve/overflow system
²Radiator in-tank transmission oil cooler (if
equipped with an automatic transmission)
²Coolant
²Water pump
²Hoses and hose clamps
DESCRIPTION - HOSE CLAMPS
The cooling system utilizes spring type hose
clamps. If a spring type clamp replacement is neces-
sary, replace with the original Mopartequipment
spring type clamp.
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS
ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES.
WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY
TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF
CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER6094) (Fig. 1). SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER
HPC-20) MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVIC-
ING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.
CAUTION: A number or letter is stamped into the
tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement
is necessary, use only a original equipment clamp
with matching number or letter (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Spring Clamp Size Location
1 - SPRING CLAMP SIZE LOCATION
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ACCESSORY DRIVE
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BELT TENSIONERS - 2.4L
REMOVAL - 2.4L ENGINE.................14
INSTALLATION - 2.4L ENGINE.............14
DRIVE BELTS -2.4L
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SERPENTINE
DRIVE BELT DIAGNOSIS................15REMOVAL - 2.4L ENGINE.................16
INSTALLATION - 2.4L ENGINE.............17
BELT TENSIONERS - 2.4L
REMOVAL - 2.4L ENGINE
(1) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove tensioner assembly from engine acces-
sory drive bracket (Fig. 1).WARNING: BECAUSE OF HIGH SPRING TENSION,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE AUTOMATIC
TENSIONER. UNIT IS SERVICED AS AN ASSEMBLY
(EXCEPT FOR PULLEY ON TENSIONER).
(3) Remove pulley bolt. Remove pulley from ten-
sioner.
INSTALLATION - 2.4L ENGINE
(1) Install pulley and pulley bolt to tensioner.
Tighten bolt to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) An indexing slot is located on back of tensioner.
Align this slot to the head of the nut on the front
cover. Install the mounting nut on the stud. Tighten
stud to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install drive belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/AC-
CESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Check belt indexing marks (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
Fig. 1 ACCESSORY DRIVE BRACKET
1- UPPER TIMING BELT COVER
2- LOWER TIMING BELT COVER
3- BELT TENSIONER
4- ACCESSORY DRIVE BRACKET
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