Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 894

ENGINE
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
The engine identification number is located on the
rear of the cylinder block (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 Engine Identification
IDENTIFICATION LOCATION
Engine—2.4L
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In-Line OHV, DOHC
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 mm (3.444 Inch)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 mm (3.976 Inches)
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4:1
Displacement . . . . . . . 2.4 Liters (148 Cubic Inches)
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 3, 4, 2
Compression Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 1069 - 1172 kPa
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders . . . . . . 25%
Lubrication; Pressure Feed-Full Flow
Filtration (Direct Crankshaft
Driven Pump Engine
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . Including Oil Filter
ENGINE COMPONENTS
BALANCE SHAFTS: 2.4L engines are equipped
with two balance shafts installed in a carrier
attached to the lower crankcase. The shafts intercon-
nect through gears to rotate in opposite directions.
These gears are driven by a short chain from the
crankshaft, to rotate at two times crankshaft speed.
This counterbalances certain engine reciprocating
masses.
2.4L ENGINE 9 - 57
(170 - 225 psi)
4.25 Liter (4.5 Qts.)
Without Oil Filter
3.8 Liter (4.0 Qts.)