Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1202

CAMSHAFT T.D.C. REMOVE CLEAR- CRANKSHAFT T.D.C. SIONER UP TO MOVE TEN- ANCE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 53 Adjusting Timing Belt Tension
pulley bracket and tighten fasteners to 31 N·m (275
in. lbs.) (Fig. 53).
(11) Pull tensioner plunger pin. Pretension is cor-
rect when pin can be removed and installed.
(12) Rotate crankshaft 2 revolutions and check the
alignment of the timing marks (Fig. 53).
(13) Install front half of timing cover.
(14) Install engine mount bracket.
(15) Install Right engine mount. Refer to proce-
dure outlined in this section.
(16) Remove jack from under engine.
(17) Install crankshaft damper using M12-1.75 x
150 mm bolt, washer, thrust bearing and nut from
Special Tool 6792. Install crankshaft damper bolt and
tighten to 142 N·m (105 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 54).
(18) Install accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System Accessory Drive section for proce-
dure.
(19) Raise vehicle on hoist and install right inner
splash shield.
(20) Perform camshaft and crankshaft timing
relearn. Refer to Group 25, Emission Control Sys-
tems for procedure.
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Drain engine oil.
(2) Remove transmission bending bracket. Refer to
Engine Support Module Removal and Installation in
this section.
INSTALL WRENCH HERE TORQUE
(3) Remove front engine mount and bracket. Refer
to Engine Support Module Removal and Installation
in this section.
(4) Remove transmission inspection cover.
(5) If equipped with air conditioning remove oil fil-
ter and adaptor. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Removal
and Installation in this section.
(6) Remove oil pan.
(7) Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant
or equivalent at the oil pump to engine block parting
line (Fig. 55).
(2) Install a new oil pan gasket to pan.
(3) Install pan and tighten screws to 12 N·m (105
in. lbs.).
(4) Install oil filter and adaptor.
(5) Install transmission inspection cover.
(6) install front engine mount and bracket.
(7) Install transmission bending bracket.
(8) Install proper amount of oil. With oil filter 4.25
Liters (4.5 Qts.). Without oil filter 3.8 Liters (4.0
Qts.)
2.0L SOHC ENGINE
Fig. 54 Crankshaft Damper—Installation
OF THE OIL PUMP TO ENGINE SEALER AT THE PARTING LINE PLACE A 1/8 INCH BEAD OF BLOCK
Fig. 55 Oil Pan Sealing
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