Engine Block Standard Procedure Standard Procedure - Replacing Engine Core And Oil Gallery Plugs - Jeep 2002 WJ Service Manual

9a - 26 ENGINE
CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued)
(10) Inspect/Set basic position of camshafts (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(11) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate injector servicing
procedures for cleaning of injectors and recesses.
(12) Clean and install injectors (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJEC-
TOR - STANDARD PROCEDURE), (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJEC-
TOR - INSTALLATION).
(13) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
INSTALLATION).
(14) Reconnect negative battery cable.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(15) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
ENGINE BLOCK
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REPLACING ENGINE
CORE AND OIL GALLERY PLUGS
Using a blunt tool such as a drift and a hammer,
strike the bottom edge of the cup plug. With the cup
plug rotated, grasp firmly with pliers or other suit-
able tool and remove plug (Fig. 12).
HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
Fig. 12 Core Hole Plug Removal
1 - CYLINDER BLOCK
2 - REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 - STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 - DRIFT PUNCH
5 - CUP PLUG
CAUTION: Do not drive cup plug into the casting as
restricted cooling can result and cause serious
engine problems.
Thoroughly clean inside of cup plug hole in cylin-
der block or head. Be sure to remove old sealer.
Lightly coat inside of cup plug hole with Mopar
Stud and Bearing Mount. Make certain the new plug
is cleaned of all oil or grease. Using proper drive
plug, drive plug into hole so that the sharp edge of
the plug is at least 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) inside the
lead-in chamfer.
It is not necessary to wait for curing of the sealant.
The cooling system can be refilled and the vehicle
placed in service immediately.
WG