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S.2L ENGINE
5.2L E N G I N E S E R V I C E P R O C E D U R E S
INOEX
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Camshaft
56
Crankshaft
61
Crankshaft Main Bearings
62
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seals
63
Cylinder Block
64
Cylinder Head Cover
47
Cylinder Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Distributor
57
Engine Assembly
46
Engine Front Mounts
44
Engine Rear Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Replacement
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General Information
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44
Hydraulic Tappets
52
Oil Pan
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Oil Pump
59
Piston / Connecting Rod Assembly
59
Rocker Arms
48
Specifications—5.2L Engine
67
Timing Chain Cover
54
Valve Stem Shield / Spring Replacement
52
Valve Timing
53
Valves / Valve Springs
50
Vibration Damper
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The 5.2 Liter (318 CID) eight-cylinder engine is a
V-Type lightweight, single cam, overhead valve en
gine with hydraulic roller tappets (Fig. 1).
Eng it* Type....
.90° V-8 OHV
Bore and Stroke
99.3 x 84.0 mm (3.91 x 3.31 in.)
Displacement
.....5.21
(318 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
Torque
.....407 N®m (300 ft. lb.) © 3,200 rpm
Firing Oder
.1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Lubrication
Pressure Feed - Full Flow Filtration
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7L (5.0 Qts) with Filter
Cooling System
....Liquid Cooled - Forced Circulation
Ceding Capacity.
16.1 L (17.0 Qts)
Cylinder Block
Cast Iron
Crankshaft
.....Nodular Iron
Cylinder Head
..Cast Iron
Combustion Chambers
Wedge-High Swirl Valve Shrouding
Camshaft
Nodular Cast Iron
Pistons....
...Aluminum Alloy w/Strut
Connecting Rods
....Forged Steel
J9409-10
Fig. 1 Engine Description
This engine is designed for unleaded fuel.
Engine lubrication system consists of a rotor type
oil pump and a full flow oil filter.
The cylinders are numbered from front to rear; 1,
3, 5, 7 on the left bank and 2, 4, 6, 8 on the right
bank. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 (Fig. 2).
The engine serial number is stamped into a ma
chined pad located on the left, front corner of the cyl
inder block. When component part replacement is
necessary, use the engine type and serial number for
reference (Fig. 3).
J908D-49
Fig. 2 Firing Order
X M 5 J L T XXXX XXXXXXXX
X = Last Digit of Model Year
M = Plant - M Mound Road
S Saltillo
T Trenton
K Toluca
5.2L = Engine Displacement
T = Usage - T Truck
XXXX = Month/Day
XXXXXXXX « Serial Code - Last 8 Digits of VIN No.
J9209-73
Fig. 3 Engine Identification Number
ENGINE FRONT MOUNTS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.