Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual page 1000

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ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
DESCRIPTION
The 2.4 Liter (148 cu. in.) in-line four cylinder
engine is a double over head camshaft with hydraulic
lifters and four valve per cylinder design (Fig. 1). The
engine is free-wheeling; meaning it has provisions for
piston-to-valve clearance.
interference can occur, if camshafts are rotated inde-
pendently.
The cylinders are numbered from front of the
engine to the rear. The firing order is 1–3–4–2.
The engine identification number is located on the
rear of the cylinder block (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 2.4 Liter Engine
Fig. 2 Engine Identification
1 - ENGINE IDENTIFICATION LOCATION
However valve-to-valve
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE
DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the
causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by
routine maintenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as either
mechanical (e.g., a strange noise), or performance
(e.g., engine idles rough and stalls).
Refer to the Engine Mechanical and the Engine
Performance diagnostic charts, for possible causes
and corrections of malfunctions (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MECHANICAL)
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
- PERFORMANCE).
For fuel system diagnosis, (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
Additional tests and diagnostic procedures may be
necessary for specific engine malfunctions that can-
not be isolated with the Service Diagnosis charts.
Information concerning additional tests and diagno-
sis is provided within the following:
• Cylinder Compression Pressure Test
• Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test
• Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Failure Diagnosis
• Intake Manifold Leakage Diagnosis
• Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Noise Diagnosis
• Engine Oil Leak Inspection
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