
CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Fuel Pump Module (Gas) BK Near Fuel Tank 33, 35
Fuel Tank Module Diesel) BK Near Fuel Tank 33, 35
Generator (Diesel) LTGY At Generator 8
Generator (Gas) BK At Generator N/S
Glove Box Lamp BK Inside Glove Box 19, 20, 22
Headlamp Leveling Switch
(Built-Up-Export)WT Driver Side of Instrument Panel 20
Hood Ajar Switch BK Left Side of Engine Compartment 3, 4
Horn No.1 BK Right Front Fascia 5
Horn No.2 BK Right Front Fascia 5
Hydraulic Cooling Module BK Right Front of Engine Compartment 5
Idle Air Control Motor BK Left Side of Engine Near Throttle
Body13
Ignition Switch - C1 WT On Steering Column 23
Ignition Switch - C2 BK On Steering Column 23
Input Speed Sensor (4.7L) BK Left Side of Transmission 16
Instrument Cluster WT At Instrument Cluster 19, 20
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(Gas)GY Left Side of Engine 9, 13
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(Diesel)BK Near T/O for Crankcase Heater 8
Intake Port Swirl Actuator
(Diesel)BK Right Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
Intrusion Transceiver Module
(Built-up-Export)BK In The Overhead N/S
Junction Block - C1 BK At Junction Block 30, 31, 33
Junction Block - C2 BK At Junction Block 30, 31
Junction Block - C3 BK At Junction Block 21, 22, 30
Junction Block - C4 WT At Junction Block 30, 31
Junction Block - C5 WT At Junction Block 30, 31
Knock Sensor (4.7L High
Output)BK Right Rear Side of Engine, Near
Coil on Plug No.8N/S
Leak Detection Pump (Except
Built-Up-Export)Left Front Wheel Opening 3
Left Courtesy Lamp BK Left Side of Instrument Panel 21 22, 23
Left Curtain Airbag BK Near Left C Pillar 37
Left Door Handle Courtesy
LampBK At Lamp N/S
Left Fog Lamp BK At Lamp 3, 4
Left Front Door Speaker WT In Left Front Door 24, 27
Left Front Impact Sensor BK Left Front Frame Near Windshield
Washer Pump3, 4
Left Front Park Lamp WT At Lamp N/S
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CONNECTOR NAME/
NUMBERCOLOR LOCATION FIG.
Passenger Power Seat Rear
Riser MotorRD At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat
Recliner Motor (Midline/
Premium)BK At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Power Seat Switch
(Midline/Premium)GN At Passenger Seat N/S
Passenger Rear Power
Window MotorBK In Right Rear Door 29
Passenger Rear Power
Window SwitchBL In Right Rear Door 29
Passenger Seat Belt Switch t Switch N/S
Power Amplifier - C1 WT Under Rear Seat 34, 36
Power Amplifier - C2 WT Under Rear Seat 34, 36
Power Connector WT Center of Instrument Panel 21, 22
Powertrain Control Module -
C1 (Gas)BK Rear of Engine Compartment 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18
Powertrain Control Module -
C2 (Gas)WT Rear of Engine Compartment 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18
Powertrain Control Module -
C3 (Gas)WT Rear of Engine Compartment N/S
Radiator Fan Motor BK At Radiator 5
Radiator Fan Relay BK Right Side of Engine Compartment 5
Radio - C1 GY Center of Instrument Panel 19, 20
Radio - C2 BK Center of Instrument Panel 19, 20
Rain Sensor BK Front Center Overhead N/S
Rear Power Outlet RD Right Rear Quarter Panel 37
Rear Washer Pump BK Left Front of Engine Compartment 3, 4
Rear Window Defogger BK Right Upper Coner of Liftgate 38
Rear Wiper Motor BK In Liftgate 38
Recirculation Door Motor/
Actuator (AZC)BK Center of Instrument Panel N/S
Red Brake Warning Indicator
SwitchGY At Master Cylinder 4
Remote Keyless Module
(Japan)BL In Driver Door 25
Right Courtesy Lamp BK At Lamp 20 21, 22
Right Curtain Airbag BK Near Right C Pillar 37
Right Door Handle Courtesy
LampBK At Lamp N/S
Right Fog Lamp BK At Right Front Fascia 5
Right Front Door Speaker WT In Right Front Door 25, 26
Right Front Impact Sensor BK Near Right Verticle Radiator Support N/S
Right Front Park Lamp WT At Lamp N/S
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SPLICE
NUMBERLOCATION FIG.
S147 (Diesel) In T/O for Controller Anti-Lock Brake 4
S151 In Headlamp Assembly N/S
S152 In Headlamp Assembly N/S
S153 In Headlamp Assembly N/S
S154 In Headlamp Assembly N/S
S155 In Headlamp Assembly N/S
S156 In Headlamp Assembly N/S
S158 4.7L RHD Near T/O for Fuel Injector No. 1 13
S159 In T/O for C101 N/S
S160 (4.7L High
Output)In T/O for C102 N/S
S162 (Diesel) In T/O for Wastegate Solenoid 4, 8
S163 Near T/O for Leak Detection Pump 3
S165 (Diesel) Near T/O for Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor 4
S168 Near T/O for Intake Air Temperature Sensor 7, 8
S169 Near T/O for Engine Control Module C1 7, 8
S170 Near T/O for Engine Control Module C2 7, 8
S171 Near T/O for C113 7
S172 Near T/O for C113 7
S174 Near Washer Fluid Level Switch Connector 3
S176 Near T/O for Intake Air Temperature Sensor 7
S200 In Trough Near T/O for Passenger Heated Seat Switch 21
S200 (RHD) Upper Center Instrument Panel 22
S201 In Trough Near T/O for Front Power Outlet 21
S201 (RHD) Near T/O for Power Connector 22
S202 In Trough Near T/O for Passenger Heated Seat Switch 21
S202 (RHD) Upper Center Instrument Panel 22
S203 In Trough Near T/O for Cigar Lighter 21
S203 (RHD) Lower Center Instrument Panel 22
S204 In Trough Near T/O for Power Connector 21
S204 (RHD) Right Center Instrument Panel 22
S205 Near T/O for Adjustable Pedal Switch 21
S205 (RHD) Upper Center Instrument Panel 22
S206 Near T/O for Adjustable Pedals Switch N/S
S206 (RHD) Upper Center Instrument Panel 22
S207 In Trough Near T/O for Radio Connectors 21
S207 (RHD) Upper Center Instrument Panel 22
S208 In Trough Near T/O for Radio Connectors 21
S208 (RHD) Upper Center Instrument Panel 22
S209 In Trough Near T/O for Left Courtesy Lamp 21
S209 (RHD) Lower Center Instrument Panel 22
S210 In Trough Near T/O for Left Courtesy Lamp 21
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CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)

REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT BEARINGS.......31
REMOVAL - CAMSHAFT................31
INSPECTION
INSPECTION - CAMSHAFT BEARINGS.....31
INSPECTION - CAMSHAFT..............31
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT BEARINGS . . . 32
INSTALLATION - CAMSHAFT............32
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FITTING
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS..........33
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION.........................35
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - FITTING
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS..........36
REMOVAL.............................39
INSPECTION..........................40
INSTALLATION.........................40
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................41
CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................42
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS
DESCRIPTION.........................43
REMOVAL.............................43
CLEANING............................43
INSPECTION..........................43
INSTALLATION.........................43
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION.........................44
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON FITTING . 44
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................46
PISTON RINGS
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PISTON RING
FITTING.............................47
VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL.............................49
INSTALLATION.........................49STRUCTURAL SUPPORT
REMOVAL.............................49
INSTALLATION.........................50
LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION.........................50
OPERATION...........................50
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE..........................51
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE OIL
LEAK...............................51
OIL
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL
SERVICE............................53
OIL FILTER
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................54
OIL PAN
DESCRIPTION.........................54
REMOVAL.............................54
INSTALLATION.........................55
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................56
OPERATION...........................56
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................57
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION.........................57
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - INTAKE
MANIFOLD LEAKAGE..................57
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION.........................58
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58
TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S)
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58
TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS
REMOVAL.............................60
INSTALLATION.........................60
ENGINE - 4.0L
DESCRIPTION
The 4.0 Liter (242 CID) six-cylinder engine is an
In-line, lightweight, overhead valve engine. This
engine is designed for unleaded fuel.
The engine cylinder head has dual quench-type
combustion chambers that create turbulence and fast
burning of the air/fuel mixture. This results in better
fuel economy.
The cylinders are numbered 1 through 6 from front
to rear. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4 (Fig. 1).The crankshaft rotation is clockwise, when viewed
from the front of the engine. The crankshaft rotates
within seven main bearings. The camshaft rotates
within four bearings.
The engine Build Date Code is located on a
machined surface on the right side of the cylinder
block between the No.2 and No.3 cylinders (Fig. 2).
The digits of the code identify:
²1st DigitÐThe year (8 = 1998).
²2nd & 3rd DigitsÐThe month (01 - 12).
²4th & 5th DigitsÐThe engine type/fuel system/
compression ratio (MX = A 4.0 Liter (242 CID) 8.7:1
compression ratio engine with a multi-point fuel
injection system).
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE
ENGINE PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK 1. Weak or dead battery 1. Charge/Replace Battery. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY
SYSTEM/BATTERY - STANDARD
PROCEDURE), for correct
procedures. Check charging system.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING), for correct procedures.
2. Corroded or loose battery
connections2. Clean/tighten suspect battery/
starter connections
3. Faulty starter or related circuit(s) 3. Check starting system. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/STARTING -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING), for
correct diagnostics/procedures
4. Siezed accessory drive
component4. Remove accessory drive belt and
attempt to start engine. If engine
starts, repair/replace siezed
component.
5. Engine internal mechanical failure
or hydro-static lock5. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING), for
correct diagnostics/procedures
ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL
NOT START1. No spark 1. Check for spark. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL -
SPECIFICATIONS), for correct
procedures.
2. No fuel 2. Perform fuel pressure test (Refer
to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
DELIVERY/FUEL PUMP -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING), and if
necessary, inspect fuel injector(s) and
driver circuits. (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL
INJECTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING), for correct procedures.
3. Low or no engine compression 3. Perform cylinder compression
pressure test. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
ENGINE LOSS OF POWER 1. Worn or burned distributor rotor 1. Install new distributor rotor
2. Worn camshaft position sensor
shaft2. Remove and repair camshaft
position sensor.(Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL/
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR -
REMOVAL).
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ENGINE - 4.0L (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
3. Worn or incorrect gapped spark
plugs3. Clean plugs and set gap. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/SPARK PLUG -
CLEANING).
4. Dirt or water in fuel system 4. Clean system and replace fuel
filter
5. Faulty fuel pump 5. Install new fuel pump
6. Incorrect valve timing 6. Correct valve timing
7. Blown cylinder head gasket 7. Install new cylinder head gasket
8. Low compression 8. Test cylinder compression. (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
9. Burned, warped, or pitted valves 9. Install/Reface valves as necessary
10. Plugged or restricted exhaust
system10. Install new parts as necessary
11. Faulty ignition coil rail 11. Test and replace, as necessary.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/COIL RAIL - REMOVAL).
ENGINE STALLS OR ROUGH
IDLE1. Carbon build-up on throttle plate 1. Remove throttle body and
de-carbon. (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
THROTTLE BODY - REMOVAL) for
correct procedure.
2. Engine idle speed too low 2. Check Idle Air Control circuit.
3. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark
plugs3. Replace or clean and re-gap spark
plugs. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
IGNITION CONTROL/SPARK PLUG
- CLEANING)
4. Faulty coil rail 4. Test and replace, if necessary.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/COIL RAIL - REMOVAL)
5. Intake manifold vacuum leak 5. Inspect intake manifold gasket and
vacuum hoses. Replace if necessary.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/
INTAKE MANIFOLD - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING).
ENGINE MISSES ON
ACCELERATION1. Worn or incorrectly gapped spark
plugs1. Replace spark plugs or clean and
set gap.
2. Spark plug cables defective or
crossed2. Replace spark plug cables.
3. Dirt in fuel system 3. Clean fuel system
4. Burned, warped or pitted valves 4. Install new valves
5. Faulty coil rail 5. Test and replace as necessary.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IGNITION
CONTROL/COIL RAIL - REMOVAL)
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ENGINE - 4.0L (Continued)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
3. Thin or diluted oil 3. Change oil to correct viscosity.
4. Excessive main bearing clearance 4. Measure bearings for correct
clearance. Repair as necessary
5. Excessive end play 5. Check crankshaft thrust bearing for
excessive wear on flanges
6. Crankshaft main journal out of
round or worn6. Grind journals or replace
crankshaft
7. Loose flywheel or torque converter 7. Inspect crankshaft, flexplate/
flywheel and bolts for damage.
Tighten to correct torque
LOW OIL PRESSURE 1. Low oil level 1. Check oil level and fill if necessary
2. Faulty oil pressure sending unit 2. Install new sending unit
3. Clogged oil filter 3. Install new oil filter
4. Worn oil pump 4. Replace oil pump assembly.
5. Thin or diluted oil 5. Change oil to correct viscosity.
6. Excessive bearing clearance 6. Measure bearings for correct
clearance
7. Oil pump relief valve stuck 7. Remove valve to inspect, clean
and reinstall
8. Oil pump suction tube loose,
broken, bent or clogged8. Inspect suction tube and clean or
replace if necessary
9. Oil pump cover warped or cracked 9. Install new oil pump
OIL LEAKS 1. Misaligned or deteriorated gaskets 1. Replace gasket
2. Loose fastener, broken or porous
metal part2. Tighten, repair or replace the part
3. Front or rear crankshaft oil seal
leaking3. Replace seal
4. Leaking oil gallery plug or cup
plug4. Remove and reseal threaded plug.
Replace cup style plug
EXCESSIVE OIL
CONSUMPTION OR SPARK
PLUGS OIL FOULED1. CCV System malfunction 1. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS
CONTROL/EVAPORATIVE
EMISSIONS - DESCRIPTION) for
correct operation
2. Defective valve stem seal(s) 2. Repair or replace seal(s)
3. Worn or broken piston rings 3. Hone cylinder bores. Install new
rings
4. Scuffed pistons/cylinder walls 4. Hone cylinder bores and replace
pistons as required
5. Carbon in oil control ring groove 5. Remove rings and de-carbon
piston
6. Worn valve guides 6. Inspect/replace valve guides as
necessary
7. Piston rings fitted too tightly in
grooves7. Remove rings and check ring end
gap and side clearance. Replace if
necessary
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ENGINE - 4.0L (Continued)

(7) Remove the fan assembly from the water pump
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the fan shroud.
(9) Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler lines
(automatic transmission).
(10) Discharge the A/C system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(11) Remove the service valves and cap the com-
pressor ports.
(12) Remove the radiator or radiator/condenser (if
equipped with A/C).
(13) Disconnect the heater hoses at the engine
thermostat housing and water pump.
(14) Disconnect the accelerator cable, transmission
line pressure cable and speed control cable (if
equipped) from the throttle body.
(15) Remove cables from the bracket and secure
out of the way.
(16) Disconnect the body ground at the engine.
(17) Disconnect the following connectors and
secure their harness out of the way.
²Power steering pressure switch
²Coolant temperature sensor
²Six (6) fuel injector connectors
²Intake air temperature sensor
²Throttle position sensor
²Map sensor
²Crankshaft position sensor
²Oxygen sensor
²Camshaft position sensor
²Generator connector and B+ terminal wire
(18) Disconnect the coil rail electrical connections
and the oil pressure switch connector.
(19) Perform the fuel pressure release procedure
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(20) Disconnect the fuel supply line at the injector
rail (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/
QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(21) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(22) Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 5).
(23) Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the
steering gear.
(24) Drain the pump reservoir.
(25) Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering
gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the sys-
tem.
(26) Raise and support the vehicle.
(27) Disconnect the wires from the engine starter
motor solenoid.(28) Remove the engine starter motor (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR -
REMOVAL).
(29) Disconnect the oxygen sensor from the
exhaust pipe.
(30) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the mani-
fold.
(31) Remove the exhaust pipe support.
(32) Remove the bending brace (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCT SUPPORT -
REMOVAL).
(33) Remove the engine flywheel/converter housing
access cover.
(34) Mark the converter and drive plate location.
(35) Remove the converter-to-drive plate bolts.
(36) Remove the upper engine flywheel/converter
housing bolts and loosen the bottom bolts.
(37) Remove the engine mount cushion-to-engine
compartment bracket bolts.
(38) Lower the vehicle.
(39) Attach a lifting device to the engine.
(40) Raise the engine off the front supports.
(41) Place a support or floor jack under the con-
verter (or engine flywheel) housing.
(42) Remove the remaining converter (or engine
flywheel) housing bolts.
(43) Lift the engine out of the engine compart-
ment.
Fig. 5 Air Cleaner Assembly
1 - POWER STEERING PUMP
2 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE - 4.0L (Continued)