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(24) Connect all vacuum lines.
(25) Connect the throttle cables.
(26) Connect the fuel line. (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(27) Connect radiator lower and upper hoses.
(28) Install radiator fans. (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION)
(29) Fill cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(30) Connect battery cables.
(31) Install air cleaner and inlet hose.
(32) Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to cor-
rect level.
(33) Start engine and run until operating temper-
ature is reached.
(34) Adjust transmission linkage, if necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.4L ENGINE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Type In-Line OHV, DOHC
Number of
Cylinders4
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Compression
Ratio9.5:1
Max. Variation
Between
Cylinders25%
Metric Standard
Displacement 2.4 Liters 148 cu. in.
Bore 87.5 mm 3.445 in.
Stroke 101.0 mm 3.976 in.
Compression
Pressure1172-1551 kPa 170-225 psi
CYLINDER BLOCK
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS
Metric Standard
Cylinder Bore
Diameter87.4924 -
87.5076 mm3.4446 - 3.4452
in.
Out-of-Round
(Max.)0.051 mm 0.002 in.
Taper (Max.) 0.051 mm 0.002 in.
Fig. 9 RIGHT MOUNT TO RAIL AND ENGINE
1 - BOLT - MOUNT TO RAIL 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
2 - BOLT - MOUNT TO ENGINE 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.)
3 - BOLT - MOUNT TO RAIL (HORIZONTAL) 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
4 - RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT
5 - RIGHT FRAME RAIL
Fig. 10 LEFT MOUNT TO FRAME BRACKET
1 - FRAME BRACKET
2 - FRAME RAIL - LEFT
3 - BOLT
4 - TRANSAXLE MOUNT
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PISTONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Piston Diameter 87.463 - 87.481
mm3.4434 -3.4441
in.
Clearance @ 14
mm (0.551 in.)
from bottom of
skirt0.024 - 0.057
mm0.0009 - 0.0022
in.
Weight 331 - 339
grams11.67- 11.95 oz.
Land Clearance
(Diametrical)0.614 - 0.664
mm0.024 - 0.026 in.
Piston Length 66.25 mm 2.608 in.
Piston Ring
Groove Depth
No. 14.640 - 4.784
mm0.182 - 0.188 in.
Piston Ring
Groove Depth
No. 24.575 - 4.719
mm(0.180 - 0.185
in.)
Piston Ring
Groove Depth
No. 34.097 - 4.236
mm0.161 - 0.166 in.
PISTON PINS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Clearance in
Piston0.005 - 0.018
mm0.0002 - 0.0008
in.
Clearance in
Connecting RodInterference
Diameter 21.998 - 22.003
mm0.8660 - 0.8662
in.
End Play None
Length 72.75 - 73.25
mm2.864 - 2.883 in.
PISTON RINGS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Ring Gap
To p
Compression
Ring0.25 - 0.51 mm 0.0098 - 0.020
in.
Wear Limit 0.8 mm 0.031 in.
2nd
Compression
Ring0.23 - 0.48 mm 0.009 - 0.018 in.
Wear Limit 0.8 mm 0.031 in.
Oil Control Steel
Rails0.25 - 0.64 mm 0.0098 - 0.025
in.
Wear Limit 1.00 mm 0.039 in.
Compression
Rings0.030 - 0.080
mm0.0011 - 0.0031
in.
Wear Limit 0.10 mm 0.004 in.
Ring Side
Clearance - Oil
Ring Pack0.012 - 0.178
mm0.0004 - 0.0070
in.
Ring Width -
Compression
Rings1.47 - 1.50 mm 0.057 - 0.059 in.
Ring Width - Oil
Ring Pack2.72 - 2.88 mm 0.107 - 0.1133
in.
CONNECTING ROD
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Bearing
Clearance0.025 - 0.071
mm0.0009 - 0.0027
in.
Wear Limit 0.075 mm 0.003 in.
Bore Diameter -
Piston Pin20.96 - 20.98
mm0.8252 - 0.8260
in.
Bore Diameter -
Crankshaft End53.007 - 52.993
mm2.0868 - 2.0863
in.
Side Clearance 0.13 - 0.38 mm 0.005 - 0.015 in.
Wear Limit 0.40 mm 0.016 in.
Weight - Total
(Less Bearing)565.8 grams 19.96 oz.
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CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Connecting Rod
Journal
Diameter49.984 - 50.000
mm1.968 - 1.9685
in.
Main Bearing
Journal
Diameter59.992 - 60.008
mm2.362 - 2.3625
in.
Journal
Out-of-Round
(Max.)0.0035 mm 0.0003 in.
Journal Taper
(Max.)0.007 mm 0.0001 in.
End Play 0.09 - 0.24 mm 0.0035 - 0.0094
in.
Wear Limit 0.38 mm 0.015 in.
Main Bearing
Diametrical
Clearance0.018 - 0.062
mm0.0007 - 0.0024
in.
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Body Diameter 15.901 - 15.913
mm0.626 - 0.6264
in.
Plunger Travel
Minimum (Dry)3.0 mm 0.118 in.
CYLINDER HEAD CAMSHAFT BEARING BORE
DIAMETER
DSECRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Journals No.1 -
626.020 - 26.041
mm1.024 - 1.025 in.
CAMSHAFT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Journal
Diameter No. 1
-625.951 - 25.970
mm1.021 - 1.022 in.
Bearing
Clearance -
Diametrical0.069 - 0.071
mm0.0027 - 0.003
in.
End Play 0.05 - 0.17 mm 0.0019 - 0.0066
in.
Lift (Zero Lash)
Intake 8.25 mm 0.324 in.
Exhaust 6.60 mm 0.259 in.
Intake Valve
Timing*
Closes (ABDC) 51É
Opens (BTDC) 1É
Duration 232É
Exhaust Valve
Timing*
Closes (ATDC) 7É
Opens (BBDC) 47É
Duration 234É
Valve Overlap 8É
*
All reading in degrees. Timing points @4É from top of
ramp.
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Material Cast Aluminum
Gasket
Thickness
(Compressed)0.71 mm 0.028 in.
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VALVE SEAT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Angle 44.5 - 45É
Seat Diameter -
Intake34.37 - 34.63
mm1.353 - 1.363 in.
Seat Diameter -
Exhaust27.06 - 27.32
mm1.065 - 1.075 in.
Runout (Max.) 0.05 mm 0.002 in.
Valve Seat
Width - Intake
and Exhaust0.9 - 1.3 mm 0.035 - 0.051 in.
Service Limit -
Intake2.0 mm 0.079 in.
Service Limit -
Exhaust2.5 mm 0.098 in.
VALVE GUIDE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Diameter I.D. 5.975 - 6.000
mm0.235 - 0.236 in.
Guide Bore
Diameter11.0 - 11.02
mm0.4330 - 0.4338
in.
Guide Height
(spring seat to
guide tip)13.25 - 13.75
mm0.521 - 0.541 in.
VALVES
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Face Angle -
Intake and
Exhaust44.5 - 45É
Head Diameter
- Intake34.67 - 34.93
mm1.364 - 1.375 in.
Head Diameter
- Exhaust28.32 - 28.52
mm1.114 - 1.122 in.
Valve Length
(Overall)
Intake 112.76 - 113.32
mm4.439 - 4.461 in.
Exhaust 110.89 - 111.69
mm4.365 - 4.397 in.
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Valve Stem
Diameter
Intake 5.934 - 5.952
mm0.2337 - 0.2344
in.
Exhaust 5.906 - 5.924
mm0.2326 - 0.2333
in.
VALVE MARGIN
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Intake 1.2 - 1.7 mm 0.047 - 0.066 in.
Service Limit 0.95 mm .0037 in.
Exhaust 0.985 - 1.315
mm0.038 - 0.051 in.
Service Limit 1.05 mm .039 in.
VALVE STEM TIP
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Intake 48.04 mm 1.891 in.
Exhaust 47.99 mm 1.889 in.
VALVE STEM TO GUIDE CLEARANCE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Intake 0.048 - 0.066
mm0.0018 - 0.0025
in.
Max. Allowable 0.076 mm 0.003 in.
Service Limit 0.25 mm 0.010 in.
Exhaust 0.0736 - 0.094
mm0.0029 - 0.0037
in.
Max. Allowable 0.101 mm 0.004 in.
Service Limit 0.25 mm 0.010 in.
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VALVE SPRINGS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Free Length
(Approx.)48.4 mm 1.905 in.
Nominal Force
(Valve Closed)338 N @ 38.0
mm75.98 lbs. @
1.496 in.
Nominal Force
(Valve Open)607 N @ 29.75
mm136 lbs. @
1.172 in.
Installed Height 38.00 mm 1.496 in.
Number of Coils 7.82
Wire Diameter 3.86 mm 1.496 in
OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Clearance Over
Rotors (Max.)0.10 mm 0.004 in.
Cover
Out-of-Flat
(Max.)0.025 mm 0.001 in.
Inner Rotor
Thickness (Min.)9.40 mm 0.370 in.
Outer Rotor
Thickness (Min.)9.40 mm 0.370 in.
Outer Rotor
Clearance
(Max.)0.039 mm 0.015 in.
Outer Rotor
Diameter (Min.)79.95 mm 3.148 in.
Tip Clearance
Between Rotors
(Max.)0.20 mm 0.008 in.
OIL PRESSURE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
At Curb Idle
Speed*25 kPa 4 psi
At 3000 rpm 170 - 550 kPa 25 - 80 psi
CAUTION:
*If pressure is ZERO at curb idle, DO NOT run engine
at 3000 rpm.
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Balance Shaft Carrier to
BlockÐBolts54 40 Ð
Balance Shaft Gear
CoverÐDouble Ended
Fastener12 Ð 105
Balance Shaft SprocketÐ
Bolt28 Ð 250
Balance Shaft Chain
TensionerÐBolts12 Ð 105
Balance Shaft Carrier
CoverÐBolts12 Ð 105
Camshaft SprocketÐBolt 101 75 Ð
Connecting Rod
CapÐBolts27 +
1¤4
turn20
+1¤4
turnÐ
Crankshaft Main Bearing
Cap/Bedplate
ÐM8 Bolts 28 250
ÐM11 Bolts 41 +
1¤4
Turn30
+1¤4
TurnÐ
Crankshaft Damper 136 100 Ð
Cylinder HeadÐBolts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD -
INSTALLATION)
Cylinder Head CoverÐ
Bolts12 Ð 105
Flex Plate to Crankshaft 95 70 Ð
Engine Mount Bracket
RightÐBolts61 45 Ð
Engine MountingÐBolts (Refer to 9 ENGINE/
ENGINE MOUNTING)
Exhaust Manifold to
Cylinder HeadÐBolts19 Ð 170
Exhaust Manifold Heat
ShieldÐBolts12 Ð 105
Intake Manifold - Lower
ÐBolts28 Ð 250
Intake Manifold -
UpperÐBolts28 Ð 250
Oil Filter 12 Ð 105
Oil PanÐBolts 12 Ð 105
Oil Pan DrainÐPlug 28 20 Ð
Oil Pressure Switch 21 Ð 190
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DESCRIPTION N´m Ft.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Oil Pump to BlockÐBolts 28 20 Ð
Oil Pump Cover
PlateÐBolts12 Ð 105
Oil Pump Pick-up
TubeÐBolt28 20 Ð
Oil Pump Relief
ValveÐCap41 30 Ð
Spark Plugs 18 13 Ð
Structural Collar (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE BLOCK/
STRUCTURAL COVER -
INSTALLATION)
Timing Belt Covers
- Front Covers to Rear
CoverÐBolts6Ð50
- Rear CoverÐM6 Bolts 12 Ð 105
ÐM8 Bolts 28 Ð 250
Timing Belt Idler Pulley 61 45 Ð
Timing Belt Tensioner
Lock Bolt25 Ð 220
Timing Belt Tensioner
AssemblyÐBolts61 45 Ð
SPECIAL TOOLS
2.4L ENGINE
Puller 1026
Crankshaft Damper Removal Insert 6827A
Dolly 6135
Cradle 6710A
Post Kit Engine Cradle 6848
Camshaft Sprocket Holder 6847
Camshaft Seal Remover C-4679A
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Camshaft Seal Installer MD-998306
Crankshaft Damper/Sprocket Installer 6792
Valve Spring Compressor 8215-A
Adaptor 8436
Valve Spring Compressor MD998772A
Valve Spring Compressor Adapter 6779
Indicator, Cylinder Bore C-119
Connecting Rod Guides 8189
Crankshaft Sprocket Remover 6793
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Crankshaft Sprocket Remover Insert C-4685-C2
Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Remover 6771
Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Installer 6780
Oil Pressure Gauge C-3292
Adapter 8406
Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Installer 6926
Driver Handle C-4171
Balance Shaft Sprocket Installer 6052
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