NOTE: Plastigage is available in a variety of clear-
ance ranges. Use the most appropriate range for
the specifications you are checking.
(4) Install the proper crankshaft bearings to
achieve the specified bearing clearances. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT MAIN
BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) (Refer to 9
- ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD
BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY
(1) Disconnect the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove hood. Mark hood hinge location for
reinstallation.
(3) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(4) Remove radiator core support bracket.
(5) Remove fan shroud with electric fan assembly.
(6) Remove drive belt.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to discharge the A/C
system to remove the engine.
(7) Remove A/C compressor and secure away from
engine with lines attached.
(8) Remove generator and secure away from
engine.
NOTE: Do NOT remove the phenolic pulley from the
P/S pump. It is not required for P/S pump removal.
(9) Remove power steering pump with lines
attached and secure away from engine.
(10) Drain cooling system.
(11) Remove coolant bottle.
(12) Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.
(13) Disconnect heater hoses from heater core and
remove hose assembly.
(14) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
(15) Remove upper radiator hose from engine.
(16) Remove lower radiator hose from engine.
(17) Disconnect the engine to body ground straps
at the left side of cowl.
(18) Disconnect the engine wiring harness at the
following points:
²Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
²Fuel Injectors
²Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
²Engine Oil Pressure Switch
²Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
²Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
²Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
²Coil Over Plugs
²Crankshaft Position Sensor
(19) Remove coil over plugs.
(20) Release fuel rail pressure.(21) Remove fuel rail and secure away from
engine.
(22) Remove the PCV hose.
(23) Remove the breather hoses.
(24) Remove the vacuum hose for the power brake
booster.
(25) Disconnect knock sensors.
(26) Secure the left and right engine wiring har-
nesses away from engine.
(27) Raise vehicle.
(28) Disconnect oxygen sensor wiring.
(29) Disconnect crankshaft postion sensor.
(30) Disconnect the engine block heater power
cable, if equipped.
(31) Disconnect the front propshaft at the front
differential and secure out of way.
(32) Remove the starter.
(33) Remove the ground straps from the engine
(34) Disconnect the exhaust pipes at the manifold.
(35) Remove the structural cover, if equipped.
(36) Remove torque convertor bolts, and mark
location for reassembly.
(37) Remove transmission bellhousing to engine
bolts.
(38) Loosen left and right engine mount thru bolts.
NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove
engine mount thru bolts, for engine removal.
(39) Lower the vehicle.
(40) Support the transmission with a suitable jack.
(41) Connect a suitable engine hoist to the engine.
CAUTION: The 2.4L engine with manual transmis-
sions, can be removed without removing the man-
ual transmission. Use caution when attempting this
procedure as the clearance is tight.
(42) Remove engine from vehicle.
INSTALLATION - ENGINE ASSEMBLY
(1) Position the engine in the vehicle.
CAUTION: Use caution when installing 2.4L engine
into vehicle equipped with manual transmission, as
clearance is tight.
(2) Install both left and right side engine mounts
into the frame mounts.
(3) Raise the vehicle.
(4) Install the transmission bellhousing to engine
mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 41 N´m (30ft.
lbs.).
(5) Tighten the engine mount thru bolts.
(6) Install the torque convertor bolts.
(7) Connect the ground straps on the left and right
side of the engine.
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ENGINE - 2.4L (Continued)
(8) Install the starter.
(9) Connect the crankshaft position sensor.
(10) Install the engine block heater power cable, if
equipped.
CAUTION: The structural cover requires a specific
torque sequence. Failure to follow this sequence
may cause severe damage to the cover.
(11) Install the structural cover.
(12) Install the exhaust pipe.
(13) Connect the oxygen sensors.
(14) Lower vehicle.
(15) Connect the knock sensors.
(16) Connect the engine to body ground straps.
(17) Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.
(18) Install the breather hoses.
(19) Install the PCV hose.
(20) Install the fuel rail.
(21) Install the coil over plugs.
(22) Reconnect the engine wiring harness at the
following points:
²Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
²Fuel Injectors
²Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
²Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
²Engine Oil Pressure Switch
²Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
²Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
²Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
²Coil Over Plugs
²Crankshaft Position Sensor
(23) Connect lower radiator hose.
(24) Connect upper radiator hose.
(25) Connect throttle and speed control cables.
(26) Install the heater hose assembly.
(27) Install coolant recovery bottle.
(28) Install the power steering pump.
(29) Install the generator.
(30) Install the A/C compressor.
(31) Install the drive belt.
(32) Install the fan shroud with the electric fan
assembly.
(33) Install the radiator core support bracket.
(34) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(35) Refill the engine cooling system.
(36) Install the hood.
(37) Check and fill engine oil.
(38) Connect the battery negative cable.
(39) Start the engine and check for leaks.SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.4L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
General Specification
Type In-Line OHV, DOHC
Number of Cylinders 4
Displacement 2.4 Liters
(148 cu. in.)
Bore 87.5 mm
(3.445 in.)
Stroke 101.0 mm
(3.976 in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Compression Pressure 690 kPa (Minimum)
(100 psi Minimum)
Max. Variation Between
Cylinders25%
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Bore Diameter 87.4924±87.5076 mm
(3.4446±3.4452 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.051 mm
(0.002 in.)
Taper (Max.) 0.051 mm
(0.002 in.)
Pistons
Piston Diameter 87.463±87.481 mm
(3.4434±3.4441 in.)
Clearance @ 14 mm
(9/16 in.) from bottom of
skirt0.024±0.057 mm
(0.0009±0.0022 in.)
Weight 346±356 grams
(12.20±12.56 oz.)
Land Clearance
(Diametrical)0.614±0.664 mm
(0.024±0.026 in.)
Piston Length 66.25 mm
(2.608 in.)
Piston Ring Groove
Depth No. 14.640±4.784 mm
(0.182±0.188 in.)
Piston Ring Groove
Depth No. 24.575±4.719 mm
(0.180±0.185 in.)
KJENGINE9s-13
ENGINE - 2.4L (Continued)
(2) Spray a small stream of water (Spray Bottle) at
the suspected leak area.
(3) If engine RPM'S change, the area of the sus-
pected leak has been found.
(4) Repair as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Disconnect connector from inlet air tempera-
ture sensor.
(3) Disconnect air intake tube at throttle body and
remove upper air cleaner housing.
(4) Disconnect connector from throttle position
sensor (TPS).
(5) Disconnect connector from idle air control (IAC)
motor.
(6) Disconnect connector from MAP sensor.
(7) Remove vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve at intake manifold.
(8) Remove vacuum lines for power brake booster,
LDP, EGR transducer, and speed control vacuum res-
ervoir (if equipped) at intake manifold fittings.
(9) Disconnect throttle, speed control (if equipped),
and transaxle control (if equipped) and cables from
throttle lever and bracket. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL INJECTION/THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE - REMOVAL)
(10) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
durebefore attempting any repairs.(Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
(11) Disconnect fuel line. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(12) Disconnect coolant temperature sensor/fuel
injector wire harness connector.
(13) Disconnect fuel injector harness.
(14) Remove intake manifold to cylinder head fas-
teners.
(15) Remove the manifold from engine.
CAUTION: Cover intake manifold openings to pre-
vent foreign material from entering engine.
(16) Inspect the manifold. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSPECTION)
INSPECTION
(1) Check manifold surfaces for flatness with
straight edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm
per 300 mm (0.006 in. per foot) of manifold length.
(2) Inspect manifold for cracks or distortion.
Replace manifold if necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean manifold sealing surfaces.
(2) Install new manifold to cylinder head seals.
(3) Install manifold to head.
(4) Install and tighten intake manifold fasteners to
28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in the sequence shown (Fig. 90).
Repeat procedure until all bolts are at specified
torque.
(5) Install throttle cables in bracket.
(6) Connect throttle, speed control, (if equipped),
cables to throttle lever.
(7) Connect vacuum lines for power brake booster,
LDP, EGR transducer, and speed control vacuum res-
ervoir (if equipped) at upper intake manifold fittings.
(8) Connect vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve.
(9) Connect electrical connectors for MAP sensor,
throttle position sensor (TPS), and idle air control
(IAC) motor.
(10) Connect the fuel line. (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(11) Connect coolant temperature sensor/fuel injec-
tor wiring harness electrical connector.
(12) Install the air cleaner housing and air intake
tube to throttle body.
(13) Connect inlet air temperature sensor connec-
tor.
(14) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 90 LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD TIGHTENING
SEQUENCE
9s - 52 ENGINEKJ
INTAKE MANIFOLD (Continued)
SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
339 kPa +/- 34 kPa (49.2 psi +/- 2 psi).
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N-m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Accelerator Pedal Bracket Mounting Nuts 12 - 105
Crankshaft Position Sensor - 2.4L 28 21 -
Crankshaft Position Sensor - 3.7L 28 21 -
Camshaft Position Sensor - 2.4L 12 - 106
Camshaft Position Sensor - 3.7L 12 - 106
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 11 - 96
EVAP Canister-to-Body Bolts 48 35 -
EVAP Canister-to-Canis. Bracket Bolt/Nut 11 - 100
Fuel Filler Hose Clamp at Tank 3 - 30
Fuel Filler Housing-to-Body Screws 2 - 17
Fuel Filter Mounting Nut at Tank 5.5 - 49
Fuel Pump Module Access Plate Nuts 3 - 26
Fuel Rail Mounting Bolts - 3.7L 11 - 100
Fuel Rail Mounting Bolts - 2.4L 28 - 250
Fuel Tank Heat Sheild Nuts 5.5 - 49
Fuel Tank Mounting Strap Bolts 61 45 -
Fuel Tank Skid Plate and Trailer Hitch 88 65 -
IAC Motor Mounting Screws 7 - 60
Leak Detection Pump Mounting Bracket-to-Fuel
Tank Nuts5.5 - 49
Leak Detection Pump-to-Bracket Nuts 1.2 - 11
Map Sensor Mounting Screws 3 - 25
PCM-to-Mounting Bracket Mounting Screws 4 - 35
Power Steering Pressure Switch 14-22 - 124-195
TPS Mounting Screws 7 - 60
Throttle Body Mounting Bolts 11 - 100
Oxygen Sensors 30 22 -
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FUEL DELIVERY (Continued)
of the firing of the fuel injectors. It isnot usedas a
fuel pressure regulator. The fuel pressure regulator is
not mountedto the fuel rail on any engine. It is
located on the fuel tank mounted fuel pump module.
Refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator for additional infor-
mation.
The fuel rail is not repairable.
A quick-connect fitting with a safety latch is used
to attach the fuel line to the fuel rail.
3.7L
High pressure fuel from the fuel pump is routed to
the fuel rail. The fuel rail then supplies the neces-
sary fuel to each individual fuel injector.
A quick-connect fitting with a safety latch is used
to attach the fuel line to the fuel rail.
The fuel rail is not repairable.
REMOVAL
2.4L
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CON-
STANT PRESSURE EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF.
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL RAIL, FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
The fuel rail can be removed without removing the
intake manifold if the following procedures are fol-
lowed.(1) Remove fuel tank filler tube cap.
(2) Perform Fuel System Pressure Release Proce-
dure.
(3) Remove negative battery cable at battery.
(4) Remove air duct at throttle body.
(5) Disconnect fuel line latch clip and fuel line at
fuel rail. A special tool will be necessary for fuel line
disconnection. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings.
(6) Remove necessary vacuum lines at throttle
body.
(7) Drain engine coolant and remove thermostat
and thermostat housing.
(8) Remove PCV hose and valve at valve cover.
(9) Remove 3 upper intake manifold mounting
bolts (Fig. 35), but only loosen 2 lower bolts about 2
turns.
(10) Disconnect 2 main engine harness connectors
at rear of intake manifold (Fig. 34).
(11) Disconnect 2 injection wiring harness clips at
harness mounting bracket (Fig. 35).
(12) Disconnect electrical connectors at all 4 fuel
injectors. To remove connector refer to (Fig. 37). Push
red colored slider away from injector (1). While push-
ing slider, depress tab (2) and remove connector (3)
from injector. The factory fuel injection wiring har-
ness is numerically tagged (INJ 1, INJ 2, etc.) for
injector position identification. If harness is not
tagged, note wiring location before removal.
(13) Remove 2 injection rail mounting bolts (Fig.
31).
Fig. 34 MAP SENSOR LOCATION-2.4L
1 - REAR OF INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - MAP SENSOR
3 - ALIGNMENT PIN
4 - MOUNTING BOLT (TORX)
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 - MAIN ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTORS
Fig. 35 FUEL RAIL MOUNTING-2.4L
1 - FUEL RAIL
2 - INJECTION HARNESS CLIPS
3 - LOWER MOUNTING HOLES
4 - UPPER MOUNTING HOLES
5 - INTAKE MANIFOLD
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FUEL RAIL (Continued)
(14) Gently rock and pull fuel rail until fuel injec-
tors just start to clear machined holes in intake man-
ifold.
(15) Remove fuel rail (with injectors attached)
from intake manifold.
(16) If fuel injectors are to be removed, refer to
Fuel Injector Removal/Installation.
3.7L
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CON-
STANT PRESSURE EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF.
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL RAIL, FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
CAUTION: The left and right fuel rails are replaced
as an assembly. Do not attempt to separate rail
halves at connector tube (Fig. 36). Due to design of
tube, it does not use any clamps. Never attempt to
install a clamping device of any kind to tube. When
removing fuel rail assembly for any reason, be care-
ful not to bend or kink tube.
(1) Remove fuel tank filler tube cap.
(2) Perform Fuel System Pressure Release Proce-
dure.
(3) Remove negative battery cable at battery.
(4) Remove air duct at throttle body air box.
(5) Remove air box at throttle body.
(6) Disconnect fuel line latch clip and fuel line at
fuel rail. A special tool will be necessary for fuel line
disconnection. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings.
(7) Remove necessary vacuum lines at throttle
body.
(8) Disconnect electrical connectors at all 6 fuel
injectors. To remove connector refer to (Fig. 37). Push
red colored slider away from injector (1). While push-
ing slider, depress tab (2) and remove connector (3)
from injector. The factory fuel injection wiring har-
ness is numerically tagged (INJ 1, INJ 2, etc.) for
injector position identification. If harness is not
tagged, note wiring location before removal.
(9) Disconnect electrical connectors at throttle
body sensors.
(10) Remove 6 ignition coils. Refer to Ignition Coil
Removal/Installation.
(11) Remove 4 fuel rail mounting bolts (Fig. 36).
(12) Gently rock and pullleftside of fuel rail until
fuel injectors just start to clear machined holes in
cylinder head. Gently rock and pullrightside of rail
until injectors just start to clear cylinder head holes.
Repeat this procedure (left/right) until all injectors
have cleared cylinder head holes.
(13) Remove fuel rail (with injectors attached)
from engine.
Fig. 36 FUEL RAIL REMOVE/INSTALL - 3.7L
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS (4)
2 - QUICK-CONNECT FITTING
3 - FUEL RAIL
4 - INJ. #1
5 - INJ. #3
6 - INJ. #5
7 - INJ. #2
8 - INJ. #4
9 - INJ. #6
10 - CONNECTOR TUBE
Fig. 37 REMOVE/INSTALL INJECTOR CONNECTOR
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FUEL RAIL (Continued)
FUEL INJECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
FUEL INJECTION
DESCRIPTION.........................29
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
REMOVAL.............................29
INSTALLATION.........................30
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................30
OPERATION...........................31
REMOVAL.............................31
INSTALLATION.........................32
FUEL INJECTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................33
OPERATION
OPERATION - FUEL INJECTOR..........33
OPERATION - PCM OUTPUT............33
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FUEL INJECTOR . 33
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................34
FUEL PUMP RELAY
DESCRIPTION.........................34
OPERATION...........................34
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FUEL PUMP
RELAY..............................34
REMOVAL.............................34
INSTALLATION.........................34
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................35
OPERATION...........................35
REMOVAL.............................36INSTALLATION.........................36
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................36
OPERATION...........................36
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................38
MAP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................38
OPERATION...........................38
REMOVAL.............................39
INSTALLATION.........................40
OXYGEN SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................40
OPERATION...........................40
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................43
THROTTLE BODY
DESCRIPTION.........................43
OPERATION...........................43
REMOVAL.............................43
INSTALLATION.........................44
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................46
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................47
OPERATION...........................47
REMOVAL.............................47
INSTALLATION.........................48
FUEL INJECTION
DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) operates
the fuel injection system. Refer to Powertrain Control
Module in Electronic Control Modules for informa-
tion.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL
REMOVAL
The accelerator pedal is serviced as a complete
assembly including the bracket.The accelerator pedal is connected to the upper
part of the accelerator pedal arm by a plastic
retainer (clip) (Fig. 1). This plastic retainer snaps
into the top of the accelerator pedal arm.
(1) From inside the vehicle, hold up accelerator
pedal. Remove plastic cable retainer (clip) and throt-
tle cable core wire from upper end of accelerator
pedal arm (Fig. 1). Plastic cable retainer (clip) snaps
into pedal arm.
(2) Remove 2 accelerator pedal mounting bracket
nuts. Remove accelerator pedal assembly.
KJFUEL INJECTION 14 - 29
INSTALLATION
(1) Place accelerator pedal assembly over 2 studs
(Fig. 1) protruding from floor pan.
(2) Install 2 mounting nuts. Refer to torque speci-
fications.
(3) Slide throttle cable into opening slot in top of
pedal arm.
(4) Push plastic cable retainer (clip) into accelera-
tor pedal arm opening until it snaps into place.
(5) Before starting engine, operate accelerator
pedal to check for any binding.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
2.4L
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is mounted
into the right front side of the cylinder block (Fig. 2).
It is positioned and bolted into a machined hole.
3.7L
The Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor is mounted
into the right rear side of the cylinder block (Fig. 3).
It is positioned and bolted into a machined hole.
Fig. 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
1 - METAL THROTTLE CABLE CLIP
2 - THROTTLE CABLE
3 - PLASTIC CABLE RETAINER
4 - PEDAL/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
5 - PEDAL MOUNTING NUTS (2)
6 - PEDAL MOUNTING STUDS (2)
Fig. 2 CKP SENSOR LOCATION-2.4L
1 - RIGHT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT
2 - CKP SENSOR
3 - MOUNTING BOLT
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 3 CKP - 3.7L
1 - MOUNTING BOLT
2 - CKP SENSOR
3 - O-RING
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL (Continued)