Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual page 1043

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ENGINE 2.5L (Continued)
(7) Lower the engine and engine support cushions
onto the engine compartment brackets.
(8) Remove the engine lifting device.
(9) Raise the vehicle.
(10) Install the converter-housing access cover.
(11) Install the exhaust pipe support.
(12) Install the starter motor (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/STARTING/STARTER MOTOR - INSTAL-
LATION).
(13) Tighten the engine support cushion through-
bolt nuts.
(14) Connect the exhaust pipe to the manifold.
(15) Install the oil filter.
(16) Lower the vehicle.
(17) Connect the coolant hoses and tighten the
clamps.
(18) If equipped with power steering:
(a) Remove the protective caps
(b) Connect the hoses to the fittings at the steer-
ing gear. Tighten the nut to 52 N·m (38 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Fill the pump reservoir with fluid.
(19) Remove the pulley-to-water pump flange
alignment capscrew and install the fan assembly.
(20) Install the radiator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ENGINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION),condenser
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/A/C CONDENSER - INSTALLATION)
(if equipped with air conditioning) and fan shroud.
(21) Connect the radiator hoses.
(22) Connect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(23) Connect the throttle cable and install the rod.
Connect the transmission and speed control cables (if
equipped)
(24) Connect the fuel supply line to the injector
rail (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/
QUICK CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(25) Connect all the vacuum hoses and wire con-
nectors.
(26) Connect suction/discharge hose to compressor
(if equipped).
(27) Fill the power steering reservoir.
(28) Recharge air conditioning (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(29) Connect the battery cables.
(30) Install the resonator assembly, air in-let hose
and air cleaner (Fig. 6).
(31) Install the hood.
(32) Add engine oil and coolant.
(33) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
(34) Stop the engine and check the fluid levels.
Add fluid, as required.
SPECIFICATIONS
2.5L ENGINE
ENGINE DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Engine Type
Bore and Stroke
Displacement
Compression Ratio
Compression Pressure
Range
Max. Variation Between
Cylinders
Firing Order
Lubrication
Cooling System
Cylinder Block
Crankshaft
Cylinder Head
Camshaft
Pistons
Cylinder Combustion
Cavity
Connecting Rods
CAMSHAFT
Hydraulic Tappet
Clearance
Bearing Clearance
Bearing Journal Diameter
No. 1
No. 2
AN
SPECIFICATION
In-line 4 Cylinder
98.4 x 81.0 mm
(3.88 x 3.19 in.)
2.5L (150 cu. in.)
9.1:1
827 to 1,034 kPa
(120 to 150 psi)
206 kPa (30 psi)
1–3–4–2
Pressure Feed–Full Flow
Filtration
Liquid Cooled–Forced
Circulation
Cast Iron
Cast Nodular Iron
Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Aluminum Alloy
Double Quench
Cast Iron
Zero Lash
0.025 - 0.076 mm
(0.001 - 0.003 in.)
51.54 - 51.56 mm
(2.029 - 2.030 in.)
51.28 - 51.31 mm