INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS page page BODY CODE PLATES TORQUE REFERENCES DESCRIPTION ......1 DESCRIPTION .
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INTRODUCTION BODY CODE PLATES (Continued) DIGITS 20 Carline • C = Chrysler • D = Dodge • Y = Chrysler DIGIT 21 Price Class • E = Economy • H = High Line • L = Low Line • M = Mid Line •...
INTRODUCTION FASTENER IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2.
INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION - THREADED HOLE REPAIR FASTENER USAGE Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using a Helicoil . Follow the vehicle or Helicoil recommen- DESCRIPTION dations for application and repair procedures. DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER CONTROL &...
INTRODUCTION The following chart will assist in converting metric METRIC SYSTEM units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise versa. DESCRIPTION The metric system is based on quantities of one, ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million. CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES MULTIPLY TO GET MULTIPLY...
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INTRODUCTION tions Chart for torque references not listed in the TORQUE REFERENCES individual torque charts (Fig. 7). DESCRIPTION Individual Torque Charts appear within many or the Groups. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifica- Fig. 7 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS...
Passenger Safety A = Restraint System - Active Driver and Side Airbags H = Restraint System - Active Driver and Passenger Airbags Car Line D = Intrepid (U.S.A. & Mexico) E = 300M H = Intrepid (Canada) Series 3 = Medium...
INTRODUCTION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Continued) VIN CHECK DIGIT E-MARK LABEL DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION To protect the consumer from theft and possible An E-mark Label (Fig. 10) is located on the rear fraud the manufacturer is required to include a shut face of the driver’s door. The label contains the Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Iden- following information: tification Number.
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INTRODUCTION MANUFACTURE PLATE DESCRIPTION The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 11) is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side rear cor- ner of the hood. The plate contains five lines of infor- mation: 1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) 3.
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8W-48 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER 8W - 48 - 1 8W-48 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER Component Page Component Page Body Control Module ....8W-48-2 Power Distribution Center ... . . 8W-48-2 Driver Power Mirror .
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8W-53 WIPERS 8W - 53 - 1 8W-53 WIPERS Component Page Component Page Body Control Module ... . . 8W-53-2, 4, 5 G106 ......8W-53-5 Front Washer Pump Motor .
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8W-60 POWER WINDOWS 8W - 60 - 1 8W-60 POWER WINDOWS Component Page Component Page Circuit Breaker No. 1 ....8W-60-2 Left Rear Power Window Switch ..8W-60-3, 4 Driver Power Window Motor .
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8W-61 POWER DOOR LOCKS 8W - 61 - 1 8W-61 POWER DOOR LOCKS Component Page Component Page Body Control Module ... 8W-61-2, 3, 4, 5 G301 ......8W-61-2, 4 Circuit Breaker No.
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Front Wiper Motor ....8W-80-50 (Dodge) ......8W-80-38 Fuel Injector No.
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Memory Heated Seat/Mirror Module C3 . . 8W-80-71 (Dodge) ......8W-80-61 Memory Heated Seat/Mirror Module C4 . . 8W-80-71 Left Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp (Except Memory Set Switch .
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Right Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp (Dodge) ......8W-80-88 Right Tail/Stop Lamp No. 2 (Dodge) ..8W-80-96 Right Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp (Except Right Tail/Turn Signal Lamp (Concorde) .
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 5 A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION C2 14DB/BK A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY OUTPUT Z1 14BK GROUND A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - GRAY 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K4 20BK/LB SENSOR GROUND K6 20VT/WT 5V SUPPLY C18 20DB...
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8W - 80 - 6 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K25 20VT/LG AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL K4 20BK/LB SENSOR GROUND ANALOG CLOCK (LTD/300M) - NATURAL 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION M1 20PK FUSED B(+) Z2 20BK/LG GROUND E2 20OR...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 7 AUTOSTICK SWITCH (DODGE/300M) - NATURAL 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION T44 20YL/LB AUTOSTICK DOWNSHIFT SWITCH SENSE T5 20LG/RD AUTOSTICK UPSHIFT SWITCH SENSE Z1 20BK GROUND F11 20RD/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (OFF-RUN-START) BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR - BLACK 5 WAY...
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MODE DOOR FEEDBACK SIGNAL C38 20DB (EXCEPT BASE) SUN SENSOR SIGNAL L99 20GY/BK(POLICE PACKAGE) FUSED B(+) C82 20YL/OR (MTC) TEMPERATURE SELECT E17 20YL/BK (BASE INTREPID) PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT C48 20VT/PK (MTC) A/C LED INDICATOR SIGNAL C26 22PK/DB 5V SUPPLY X920 20GY/OR...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 9 BODY CONTROL MODULE C4 - BLUE 16 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION G74 20TN/RD DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE (LR) G74 20TN/RD DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE (PASS) G72 20DG/OR PASSENGER CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH MUX G75 20TN DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE P97 20WT/DG DRIVER DOOR SWITCH MUX...
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CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP NO. 1 (CONCORDE/LTD) - GRAY 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L50 18WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT Z1 18BK GROUND CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP NO. 1 (DODGE) - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L50 16WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT Z1 16BK GROUND CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP NO.
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 39 CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP NO. 2 (DODGE) - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L50 16WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT Z1 16BK GROUND CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION...
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8W - 80 - 40 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS CLOCKSPRING C2 - YELLOW 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION R43 18BK/LB DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 2 R45 18DG/LB DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CLOCKSPRING C3 - 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION V37 22RD/LG SPEED CONTROL SWITCH SIGNAL K4 22BK/LB SENSOR GROUND X920 22GY/OR...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 41 COIL ON PLUG NO. 4 - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION F42 16DG/LG FUSED AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN RELAY OUTPUT K94 16TN/LG COIL ON PLUG DRIVER NO. 4 COIL ON PLUG NO. 5 - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION F42 16DG/LG...
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8W - 80 - 42 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS COMPACT DISC CHANGER (MIDLINE/PREMIUM) - BLACK 8 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION X40 24GY/WT AUDIO OUT RIGHT E14 24OR/TN PANEL LAMPS DIMMER SIGNAL D25 24VT/YL PCI BUS X112 24RD FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT X41 24DG/WT AUDIO OUT LEFT Z140 24BK/OR GROUND...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 43 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K6 20VT/WT 5V SUPPLY K4 20BK/LB SENSOR GROUND K24 20GY/BK CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL DATA LINK CONNECTOR - BLACK 16 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION D25 20VT/YL PCI BUS Z1 20BK...
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8W - 80 - 48 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS DRIVER POWER SEAT RECLINER MOTOR SENSOR (MEMORY) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P29 20BR/WT SEAT SENSOR 5V SUPPLY P47 20LB RECLINER POSITION SIGNAL P28 20BR/RD SEAT POSITION SENSOR GROUND DRIVER POWER SEAT SWITCH - BLUE 10 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P9 20RD (MEMORY SEATS)
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 49 DRIVER POWER WINDOW MOTOR - RED 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Q21 16WT DRIVER WINDOW DRIVER (DOWN) Q11 16LB DRIVER WINDOW DOWN (UP) DRIVER POWER WINDOW SWITCH - BLUE 12 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION F21 14TN FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) Q17 14DB/WT...
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8W - 80 - 50 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS EVAP/PURGE SOLENOID - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K52 18PK/BK EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SOLENOID CONTROL K108 18DG/LG EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SOLENOID SENSE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION C12 20LG/BK EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL C57 20DB/GY SENSOR GROUND FRONT WASHER PUMP MOTOR - BLACK 2 WAY...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 51 FUEL INJECTOR NO. 2 - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K12 18TN/WT FUEL INJECTOR NO. 2 DRIVER F42 18DG/LG FUSED AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN RELAY OUTPUT FUEL INJECTOR NO. 3 - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K13 18YL/WT...
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8W - 80 - 52 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS FUEL PUMP MODULE - GRAY 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 12BK GROUND Z1 18BK GROUND G4 18DB FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL A141 12DG/WT FUEL PUMP RELAY OUTPUT GENERATOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z12 18BK/TN(3.5L)
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 53 HEADLAMP SWITCH - BLUE 13 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK/LB (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) GROUND L7 18BK/YL (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) HEADLAMP SWITCH OUTPUT E19 20RD PANEL LAMPS DIMMER SIGNAL Z1 20BK GROUND L95 18DG/YL (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) REAR FOG LAMP RELAY CONTROL L80 20WT HEADLAMP SWITCH RETURN L13 18BR/YL (BUILT-UP-EXPORT)
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 55 INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K21 20BK/RD INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SIGNAL K4 20BK/LB SENSOR GROUND JUNCTION BLOCK BODY CONTROL MODULE-JB - 20 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION GROUND COURTESY LAMP DRIVER SPEED PROPORTIONAL STEERING SOLENOID (-) SPEED PROPORTIONAL STEERING SOLENOID (+) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START)
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8W - 80 - 56 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS JUNCTION BLOCK C10 - GRAY 13 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L60 18TN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL L61 18LG LEFT TURN SIGNAL G9 20GY/BK RED BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR DRIVER L34 20RD/OR FUSED RIGHT HIGH BEAM OUTPUT L1 20VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP FEED F18 20LG/BK...
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LEFT BACK-UP LAMP (CONCORDE/LTD) - NATURAL 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L1 18VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP FEED Z1 18BK GROUND LEFT BACK-UP LAMP (DODGE) - GRAY 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18VT/BK GROUND L1 18VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP FEED LEFT FOG LAMP (CONCORDE/LTD) - BLACK 2 WAY...
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FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT L61 18LG LEFT TURN SIGNAL LEFT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP (EXCEPT DODGE) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L61 18LG LEFT TURN SIGNAL L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT Z1 18BK...
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8W - 80 - 62 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION B9 18RD LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (+) B9 18RD/DB LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (-) LEFT HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L7 20BK/YL...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 63 LEFT LOW BEAM HEADLAMP - GRAY 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L43 20VT (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) FUSED LEFT LOW BEAM OUTPUT L43 16VT (EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORT) FUSED LEFT LOW BEAM OUTPUT Z1 16BK (EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORT) GROUND Z1 20BK (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) GROUND LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH - BLACK 4 WAY...
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8W - 80 - 64 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS LEFT REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH - BLUE 6 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Q23 16DG LEFT REAR WINDOW DRIVER DOWN Q17 14GY/BK LEFT REAR WINDOW DRIVER (UP) Q27 14DG/WT LEFT REAR WINDOW DRIVER (DOWN) Q13 16GY WINDOW LEFT REAR B(+) UP Q1 14YL...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 65 LEFT REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP (DODGE) - NATURAL 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT LEFT REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP (300M/BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION...
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8W - 80 - 66 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS LEFT REMOTE RADIO SWITCH - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION X20 22GY/WT RADIO CONTROL MUX X920 22GY/OR RADIO CONTROL MUX RETURN LEFT SEAT AIRBAG - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION R31 20LG/OR LEFT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 R33 20LG/WT LEFT SEAT SQUIB LINE 2 LEFT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE - YELLOW 6 WAY...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 67 LEFT TAIL LAMP (300M/BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - GREEN 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT Z1 18BK GROUND LEFT TAIL LAMP (LTD) - NATURAL 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT LEFT TAIL/STOP LAMP (CONCORDE) - BLACK 3 WAY...
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8W - 80 - 68 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS LEFT TAIL/STOP LAMP NO. 1 (DODGE) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L50 18WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT Z1 18BK GROUND LEFT TAIL/STOP LAMP NO. 2 (300M) - 3 WAY...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 69 LEFT VISOR/VANITY LAMP - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION M1 20PK FUSED B(+) Z1 20BK GROUND LICENSE LAMP (EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - NATURAL 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT Z1 18BK GROUND MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR - GRAY 3 WAY...
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8W - 80 - 70 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL HEAD C2 - BLACK 10 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION C4 18TN LOW BLOWER MOTOR DRIVER C6 16LB M2 BLOWER MOTOR DRIVER Z1 12BK GROUND C5 16LG M1 BLOWER MOTOR DRIVER C7 12BK/TN HIGH BLOWER MOTOR DRIVER MEMORY HEATED SEAT/MIRROR MODULE C1 - 26 WAY...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 71 MEMORY HEATED SEAT/MIRROR MODULE C2 - 16 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P139 20VT/WT DRIVER SEAT HIGH HEAT LED DRIVER P140 20VT/BK PASSENGER SEAT HIGH HEAT LED DRIVER P73 20YL/PK DRIVER MIRROR COMMON DRIVER-RIGHT/DOWN P75 20BK/WT DRIVER MIRROR LEFT DRIVER P71 20YL...
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8W - 80 - 72 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS MEMORY SET SWITCH - 6 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND P24 18PK/WT MEMORY POSITION 2 SWITCH SENSE P22 18PK/BK MEMORY SET SWITCH SENSE P23 18PK/RD MEMORY POSITION SWITCH SENSE MODE DOOR ACTUATOR - BLACK 5 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION C35 22DG/YL...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 73 OVERHEAD TRAVEL INFORMATION SYSTEM (PREMIUM) - BLACK 6 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION G5 20DB/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) Z2 20BK/LG GROUND M1 20PK FUSED B(+) D25 20VT/YL PCI BUS OXYGEN SENSOR 1/1 RIGHT BANK UP - GRAY 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK...
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8W - 80 - 74 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS OXYGEN SENSOR 2/2 LEFT BANK DOWN - BLACK 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND K399 18BR/GY OXYGEN SENSOR 2/2 HEATER CONTROL K904 18DB/DG OXYGEN SENSOR RETURN (DOWN) K341 20PK/WT OXYGEN SENSOR 2/2 SIGNAL PASSENGER AIRBAG - YELLOW 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 75 PASSENGER DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH - BLACK 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION G74 20TN/RD DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE Z1 20BK GROUND P34 16PK/BK UNLOCK RELAY OUTPUT P33 16OR LOCK RELAY OUTPUT PASSENGER HEATED SEAT BACK - GREEN 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P88 16BR/BK...
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8W - 80 - 76 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS PASSENGER POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH - NATURAL 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION M1 20PK FUSED B(+) G5 20DB/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) Z1 20BK GROUND P96 20WT/LG PASSENGER DOOR MUX SWITCH PASSENGER POWER MIRROR (EXCEPT MEMORY) - NATURAL 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P70 20WT...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 77 PASSENGER POWER SEAT HORIZONTAL MOTOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P14 16YL/LB PASSENGER SEAT HORIZONTAL FORWARD P16 16RD/LB PASSENGER SEAT HORIZONTAL FORWARD PASSENGER POWER SEAT REAR RISER MOTOR - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P10 16YL/WT...
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8W - 80 - 78 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS PASSENGER POWER WINDOW SWITCH - BLUE 6 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Q22 16VT PASSENGER WINDOW DRIVER (DOWN) Q16 14BR/WT MASTER WINDOW SWITCH (RIGHT FRONT UP) Q26 14VT/WT MASTER WINDOW SWITCH (RIGHT FRONT DOWN) Q12 16BR PASSENGER WINDOW DRIVER (UP) Q1 14YL...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 79 POWER MIRROR SWITCH - BLACK 13 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION P73 20YL/PK DRIVER MIRROR COMMON DRIVER (RIGHT/DOWN) G5 20DB/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) P70 20WT PASSENGER MIRROR COMMON DRIVER (RIGHT/ DOWN) P74 20DB PASSENGER MIRROR LEFT DRIVER P75 20BK/WT DRIVER MIRROR LEFT DRIVER...
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8W - 80 - 80 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C1 - BLACK 38 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z12 16BK/TN GROUND F12 20DB/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) F11 20RD/WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (OFF-RUN-START) K236 18GY/PK (3.5L HIGH OUTPUT) SHORT RUNNER VALVE SOLENOID CONTROL Z12 16BK/TN GROUND...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 81 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C2 - 38 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K96 16TN/LB COIL ON PLUG DRIVER NO. 6 K95 16TN/DG COIL ON PLUG DRIVER NO. 5 K94 16TN/LG COIL ON PLUG DRIVER NO. 4 K58 18BR/DB FUEL INJECTOR NO.
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8W - 80 - 82 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C3 - WHITE 38 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION K51 20DB/YL AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN RELAY CONTROL C27 20DB/PK HIGH SPEED RADIATOR FAN RELAY CONTROL V35 20LG/RD SPEED CONTROL VENT SOLENOID CONTROL C24 20DB/PK LOW SPEED RADIATOR FAN RELAY CONTROL V32 20YL/RD...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 83 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE C4 - GREEN 38 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION T60 16BR OVERDRIVE SOLENOID CONTROL T59 16PK UNDERDRIVE SOLENOID CONTROL T19 16WT 2-4 SOLENOID CONTROL T20 16LB LOW/REVERSE SOLENOID CONTROL Z14 16BK/YL GROUND Z13 16BK/RD GROUND...
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8W - 80 - 84 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS RADIATOR FAN - BLACK 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 12BK GROUND Z1 12BK GROUND C23 12DG LOW SPEED RADIATOR FAN RELAY OUTPUT C25 12YL HIGH SPEED RADIATOR FAN RELAY OUTPUT RADIATOR FAN MOTOR NO. 1 (EXCEPT 2.7L BASE) - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 12BK...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 85 RADIATOR FAN RELAY NO. 2 (AT FAN) (EXCEPT 2.7L BASE) CIRCUIT FUNCTION 12BK GROUND C25 12RD HIGH SPEED RADIATOR RELAY OUTPUT C25 12RD HIGH SPEED RADIATOR RELAY OUTPUT Z1 12BK RADIATOR FAN MOTOR NO. 1 CONTROL Z1 12BK GROUND 12RD...
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8W - 80 - 86 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS RADIO C2 (BASE) - GRAY 7 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION X55 18BR/RD LEFT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) X56 18DB/RD RIGHT FRONT DOOR SPEAKER (-) E17 20YL/BK PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT E2 20OR PANEL LAMPS DRIVER X12 20RD FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-ACC) M1 20PK...
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Z1 18BK (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) GROUND RIGHT BACK-UP LAMP (CONCORDE/LTD) - NATURAL 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L1 18VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP FEED Z1 18BK GROUND RIGHT BACK-UP LAMP (DODGE) - GRAY 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND L1 18VT/BK BACK-UP LAMP FEED...
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X82 18LB/RD (NORMAL BUILD) AMPLIFIED RIGHT DOOR SPEAKER (+) X82 18LB/RD (EARLY BUILD) AMPLIFIED RIGHT DOOR SPEAKER (+) X80 18LB/BK AMPLIFIED RIGHT DOOR SPEAKER (-) RIGHT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP (DODGE) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND L7 18BK/YL...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 89 RIGHT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP (EXCEPT DODGE) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L60 18TN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT Z1 18BK GROUND RIGHT FRONT POSITION LAMP - GRAY 2 WAY...
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8W - 80 - 90 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS RIGHT HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L34 20RD/OR (EXCEPT POLICE FUSED RIGHT HIGH BEAM OUTPUT PACKAGE/EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORT) L34 20RD (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) FUSED RIGHT HIGH BEAM OUTPUT L34 20OR/WT (POLICE PACKAGE) FUSED RIGHT HIGH BEAM OUTPUT Z1 20BK GROUND...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 91 RIGHT REAR DOOR SPEAKER - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION X96 18TN/DG AMPLIFIED LOW RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) X98 18TN/VT AMPLIFIED LOW RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) RIGHT REAR FOG LAMP (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - NATURAL 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L95 18DG/YL...
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X52 18DB/WT (BASE NORMAL BUILD) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) X94 18TN/RD (MIDLINE AND PREMIUM AMPLIFIED HIGH RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) AUDIO NORMAL BUILD) RIGHT REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP (DODGE) - NATURAL 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND L7 18BK/YL...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 93 RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP (DODGE) - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L60 18LG/TN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL Z1 18BK GROUND RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP (LTD) - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L60 18LG/TN...
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8W - 80 - 94 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS RIGHT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE - YELLOW 6 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION F14 20LG/YL FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) D25 20VT/YL PCI BUS R32 20LB/OR RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 R34 20LB/WT RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 2 Z2 20BK/LG GROUND...
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CIRCUIT FUNCTION L50 18WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT Z1 18BK GROUND RIGHT TAIL/STOP LAMP NO. 1 (DODGE) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 18BK GROUND L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT L50 18WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT RIGHT TAIL/STOP LAMP NO.
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8W - 80 - 96 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS RIGHT TAIL/STOP LAMP NO. 2 (DODGE) - BLACK 3 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION L50 18WT/TN BRAKE LAMP SWITCH OUTPUT L7 18BK/YL PARK LAMP RELAY OUTPUT Z1 18BK GROUND RIGHT TAIL/TURN SIGNAL LAMP (CONCORDE) - BLACK 3 WAY...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 97 SHORT RUNNER VALVE SOLENOID (3.5L HIGH OUTPUT) - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION F42 18DG/LG AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN RELAY OUTPUT K236 18GY/PK SHORT RUNNER VALVE SOLENOID CONTROL SPEED CONTROL SERVO - BLACK 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION V36 18TN/RD...
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8W - 80 - 98 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS SPOT LAMP NO. 2 (POLICE PACKAGE) - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION SL2 18WT/DB FUSED B(+) SUN SENSOR/VTSS LED - BLACK 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION M1 20PK FUSED B(+) G69 22BK/OR VTSS INDICATOR DRIVER C57 20DB/GY SENSOR GROUND C38 20DB...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 99 SUNROOF MOTOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Q6 16DB SUNROOF MOTOR B(-) Q5 16DG SUNROOF MOTOR B(+) SUNROOF SWITCH - NATURAL 4 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Q41 20WT SUNROOF OPEN Q42 20LB SUNROOF CLOSE Z1 20BK GROUND...
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8W - 80 - 100 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR ILLUMINATION (PRNDL) - 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION E2 20OR PANEL LAMPS FEED Z1 20BK GROUND TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR - LT. GREEN 10 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION F20 20WT FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN) T13 20DB/BK SPEED SENSOR GROUND T54 20VT/PK...
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8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS 8W - 80 - 101 TRUNK LAMP - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION G78 20TN/BK DECKLID AJAR SWITCH SENSE M1 20PK FUSED B(+) TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD SWITCH - BLACK 8 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 20BK GROUND L91 22DB/PK COMBINATION FLASHER SWITCHED GROUND L61 18LG LEFT TURN SIGNAL...
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8W - 80 - 102 8W-80 CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR - BLACK 2 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION Z1 20BK GROUND V10 20BR FRONT WASHER PUMP MOTOR CONTROL WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR - BLACK 5 WAY CIRCUIT FUNCTION V4 14RD/YL FRONT WIPER RELAY HIGH SPEED OUTPUT V3 14BR/WT FRONT WIPER RELAY LOW SPEED OUTPUT V55 20TN/RD...
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8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 1 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION TABLE OF CONTENTS page CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION ......1 Use the wiring diagrams in each section for connec- CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE tor, ground, and splice identification.
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Under Rear Seat C309 Under Driver Seat C310 Under Passenger Seat C311 Left Trunk Area C312 Left Trunk Area C313 (Dodge, 300M) Right Trunk Area C313 (LTD, Concorde, BUX) Right Trunk Area C314 Left Trunk Area C315 Left Trunk Area C316...
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8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 3 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG. C318 Under Passenger Seat C319 Under Drivers Seat C320 Left Side Shelf Panel 20, 22 C321 (300M) Deck Lid C322 Left B Pillar C325 At Left C Pillar, Behind Sholder Belt Ancor C360 At bottom of I/P Center Stack...
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8W - 91 - 4 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG. Driver Power Seat Front Riser At Driver Seat Motor Driver Power Seat Front Riser At Driver Seat Sensor Driver Power Seat Horizontal Motor At Driver Seat Driver Power Seat Horizontal Motor At Driver Seat Sensor...
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Knock Sensor (2.7L) Under Intake Manifold Knock Sensor (3.5L) Under Intake Manifold Leak Detection Pump Center of Trunk Area Left Back-Up Lamp (Dodge) At Lamp Left Back-Up Lamp (300M, BUX) At Lamp Left Back-Up Lamp (LTD) At Lamp Left Fog Lamp...
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At Lamp Left Tail / Stop Lamp (Concorde) At Lamp Left Tail / Stop Lamp (LTD/BUX) At Lamp Left Tail / Stop Lamp No.1 (Dodge) At Lamp Left Tail / Stop Lamp No.1 (LTD, At Lamp 300M,BUX) Left Tail / Stop Lamp No.2 (300M) At Lamp Left Tail / Stop Lamp No.2 (Dodge)
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8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 7 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG. Manual Temperature Control Head Center of I/P - C2 Memory Heated Seat / Mirror Under Driver Seat Module C1 Memory Heated Seat / Mirror Under Driver Seat Module C2 Memory Heated Seat / Mirror...
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Remote Rear Power Post In Trunk at Right Side Panel Right Back-Up Lamp (300M, BUX) At Lamp Right Back-Up Lamp (Concorde) At Lamp Right Back-Up Lamp (Dodge) At Lamp Right Back-Up Lamp (LTD) At Lamp Right Fog Lamp (300M, BUX, At Lamp...
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Right Front Door Right Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp At Lamp (Dodge) Right Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp At Lamp (Except Dodge) Right Front Position Lamp At Right Headlamp Right Front Side Marker Lamp At Lamp Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Right Fender Side Shield...
FIG. Right Tail / Stop Lamp No.1 (LTD, At Lamp 300M, BUX) Right Tail / Stop Lamp No.2 At Lamp (Dodge) Right Tail / Stop Lamp No.2 (300M) At Lamp Right Tail / Turn Signal Lamp At Lamp (Concorde) Right Visor/Vanity Lamp...
8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 11 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER LOCATION FIG. G105 Near Right Horn G106 Near Right Horn G108 Near Power Distribution Center G200 Lower Center of Instrument Panel G201 Lower Center of Instrument Panel G300 Under Driver Seat 15, 16...
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8W - 91 - 12 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) SPLICE LOCATION FIG. NUMBER S130 Front Lighting Near T/O for Left Front Lamps S131 Front Lighting Near T/O for Left Front Lamps S132 Front Lighting Near T/O for Left Front Lamps S133 Front Lighting Near T/O for Left Front Lamps S134...
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8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 13 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) SPLICE LOCATION FIG. NUMBER S212 A/C Heater Harness Near T/O to Blend Door Actuator S214 Instrument Panel, Behind Cluster S215 Instrument Panel Left Side in T/O to C103 S216 In T/O to Right Radio Remote Switch S217 In T/O to Right Radio Remote Switch...
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8W - 91 - 14 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) SPLICE LOCATION FIG. NUMBER S331 Body Harness, Left Side Body S332 Body Harness, Right Side Body S334 Body Harness, Left Side Body S335 Body Harness, Left Side Body S336 Body Harness, Left Cowl S337 Body Harness, Body Rear...
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8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 15 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) Fig. 1 FRONT OF ENGINE Fig. 2 RIGHT FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT...
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8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION 8W - 91 - 29 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued) Fig. 17 RIGHT FRONT DOOR Fig. 18 RIGHT FRONT DOOR PANEL...
8W - 97 - 2 8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION POWER DISTRIBUTION (Continued) • Move the fuse slightly right and insert it in the The power distribution system for this vehicle con- sists of the following components: fuse #6 “BAT” location in the junction block. •...
8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION 8W - 97 - 3 CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET (Continued) IOD FUSE DESCRIPTION All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off Draw (IOD) fuse that is disconnected within the Junction Block when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. Dealer personnel are to reconnect the IOD fuse in the junction block as part of the preparation procedures performed just prior to new vehicle deliv- ery.
8W - 97 - 4 8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION IOD FUSE (Continued) when the vehicle is being prepared for delivery in order to restore full electrical system operation. Once the vehicle is prepared for delivery, the IOD function of this fuse becomes transparent and the fuse that has been assigned the IOD designation becomes only another Fused B(+) circuit fuse.
8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION 8W - 97 - 5 JUNCTION BLOCK (Continued) repaired and is only serviced as an assembly. If any POWER DISTRIBUTION internal circuit or the JB housing is faulty or dam- CENTER aged, the entire Junction Block assembly must be replaced.
8W - 97 - 6 8W-97 POWER DISTRIBUTION POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (Continued) dards Organization (ISO) relays, and up to seven ISO INSTALLATION micro-relays. Internal connection of all the PDC cir- The Power Distribution Center (PDC) is serviced cuits is accomplished by an intricate network of hard as a unit with the engine compartment wire harness.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 5 ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) 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).
9 - 6 ENGINE 2.7L ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - PERFORMANCE CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Weak battery. 1. Test battery. Charge or replace as necessary. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/ BATTERY - DESCRIPTION) 2.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 7 ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION ENGINE LOSS OF POWER 1. Dirty or incorrectly gapped plugs. 1. Set gap as needed or replace plug(s). 2. Contamination in fuel system. 2. Clean system and replace fuel filter.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 11 ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) Calibrate the tester according to the manufactur- will not cure if left in the uncovered tube. The er’s instructions. The shop air source for testing anaerobic material is for use between two machined should maintain 483 kPa (70 psi) minimum, 1,379 surfaces.
9 - 12 ENGINE 2.7L ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) Never use the following to clean gasket surfaces: • Metal scraper • Abrasive pad or paper to clean cylinder block and head • High speed power tool with an abrasive pad or a wire brush (Fig.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 13 ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) STANDARD PROCEDURE - HYDROSTATIC LOCKED ENGINE When an engine is suspected to be hydrostatically locked, regardless of what caused the problem, the following steps should be used. CAUTION: DO NOT use starter motor to rotate the engine, severe damage may occur.
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9 - 14 ENGINE 2.7L ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) (8) Remove air cleaner assembly and air inlet hose (Fig. 8). (9) Remove upper radiator crossmember. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPENING REIN- FORCEMENT - REMOVAL) Fig. 8 Air Cleaner and Inlet Hose 1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR INLET HOSE 2 - THROTTLE BODY (20) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 15 ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) (34) Lower vehicle. (12) Lower vehicle. (35) Remove screws attaching fuel line and electri- (13) Install rear throttle body support bracket. cal harness to the throttle body bracket. (14) Install electrical harness and fuel line support (36) Remove the fasteners attaching the following brackets to the throttle body support bracket.
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9 - 16 ENGINE 2.7L ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) Fig. 9 ENGINE LIFTING FIXTURE 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8342 - ENGINE LIFTING FIXTURE 3 - ATTACHING LOCATION - REAR OF ENGINE 2 - ATTACHING LOCATION - FRONT OF ENGINE (39) Install right and left cowl screens. (Refer to 23 (42) Connect negative cable to remote jumper ter- - BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE AND SCREEN - minal at right strut tower.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 17 ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Piston Rings 2.7L ENGINE Ring Gap—Top 0.20–0.36 mm Compression Ring (0.008–0.014 in.) DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Ring Gap—2nd 0.37–0.63 mm General Specifications Compression Ring (0.0146–0.0249 in.) Type 60° DOHC V-6 24-Valve Ring Gap—Oil Control 0.25–0.76 mm Displacement...
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9 - 18 ENGINE 2.7L ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION Taper (Max.) 0.015 mm Intake Valve Seat Width 1.00–1.5 mm (0.0006 in.) (0.0394–0.0591 in.) End Play 0.0475–0.2725 mm Exhaust Valve Seat 1.25–1.75 mm Width (0.0019–0.0108 in.) (0.0492–0.0689 in.) End Play (Max.) 0.43 mm Guide Bore Diameter...
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 23 ENGINE 2.7L (Continued) Cooling System Tester 7700 Pressure Gauge C-3292 Adapter 8406 Combustion Leak Tester C-3685-A AIR CLEANER ELEMENT REMOVAL (1) Remove air cleaner lid. Lift lid off of air cleaner housing. (2) Remove filter element (Fig. 10). DRBIII with PEP Module –...
9 - 24 ENGINE 2.7L Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket CYLINDER HEAD leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water jacket are: DESCRIPTION • Engine overheating The cylinder heads are made of an aluminum alloy • Loss of coolant (Fig.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 25 CYLINDER HEAD (Continued) CYLINDER-TO-WATER JACKET LEAKAGE TEST (7) Remove water outlet connector (Fig. 12). (Refer COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT OUTLET HOUSING - REMOVAL) WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING WITH COOLANT PRES- SURE CAP REMOVED. VISUAL TEST METHOD With the engine cool, remove the coolant pressure cap.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 27 CYLINDER HEAD (Continued) NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require a scratch free sealing surface. Remove all gasket material from cylinder head and block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCE- DURE). Be careful not to gouge or scratch the alumi- num head sealing surface.
9 - 28 ENGINE 2.7L CYLINDER HEAD (Continued) (7) Install all valvetrain components and cam- OPERATION shafts. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ The camshaft has precisely machined (egg shaped) CAMSHAFT(S) - INSTALLATION) Tighten camshaft lobes to provide accurate valve timing and duration. bearing caps in sequence shown in (Fig.
9 - 32 ENGINE 2.7L INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS (Continued) VALVES Inspect the remaining margin after the valves are refaced. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS) VALVE SEATS (1) When refacing valve seats, it is important that the correct size valve guide pilot be used for reseat- ing stones.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 33 INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS (Continued) VALVE GUIDES (1) Remove carbon and varnish deposits from inside of valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner. (2) Measure valve stem-to-guide clearance as fol- lows: (3) Install valve into cylinder head so it is 15 mm (0.590 inch.) off the valve seat.
9 - 36 ENGINE 2.7L VALVE SPRINGS (Continued) - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN retainer. If height is greater than 38.75 mm (1.5256 COVER(S) - INSTALLATION). in.), install a 0.762 mm (0.030 in.) spacer in head (6) Install cylinder head covers. (Refer to 9 - counterbore under the valve spring seat to bring ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER...
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 37 VALVE STEM SEALS (Continued) INSTALLATION HYDRAULIC LASH (1) The valve stem seal/valve spring seat should be ADJUSTERS pushed firmly and squarely over the valve guide using the valve stem as guide. Do Not Force seal DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HYDRAULIC LASH against top of guide.
9 - 38 ENGINE 2.7L HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTERS (Continued) REMOVAL OPERATION (1) Remove cylinder head cover(s). (Refer to 9 - The rocker arm is the pivot point between the cam- ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD shaft lobe and the valve. COVER(S) - REMOVAL) REMOVAL (2) Remove rocker arm(s).
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 39 ROCKER ARMS (Continued) INSPECTION STANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER BORE Inspect the cam follower assembly for wear or HONING damage (Fig. 41). Replace as necessary. (1) Used carefully, the cylinder bore resizing hone, recommended tool C-823 or equivalent, equipped with 220 grit stones, is the best tool for this honing procedure.
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9 - 40 ENGINE 2.7L ENGINE BLOCK (Continued) Fig. 42 ENGINE BLOCK AND CRANKSHAFT 1 - MAIN CAP BOLT—VERTICAL 5 - MAIN CAP BOLT —HORIZONTAL 2 - MAIN CAP 6 - CYLINDER BLOCK 3 - MAIN BEARING—LOWER 7 - CRANKSHAFT 4 - MAIN BEARING—UPPER (4) Check block deck surfaces for flatness.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 41 ENGINE BLOCK (Continued) (1) For measuring Main Bearing Clearance and Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance use plastigage (Fig. 45). For more information on using plastigage (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE). Refer to Engine Specifications for bearing clearance specifications (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICA- TIONS).
9 - 42 ENGINE 2.7L CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS (Continued) ing rod throws are an even-firing design which reduces torque fluctuations while a vibration damper is used to control torsional vibration. The crankshaft oil seals are a one piece design. The front seal is retained by the timing chain cover, and the rear seal in a housing that attaches to the cylinder block.
9 - 48 ENGINE 2.7L INSTALLATION CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR CAUTION: If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), clean surface using 400 REMOVAL grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during (1) Remove transaxle from vehicle. (Refer to 21 - installation.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 49 CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL RETAINER REMOVAL (1) Remove crankshaft rear oil seal and oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANK- SHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR - REMOVAL) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) (2) Remove seal retainer attaching screws (Fig.
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9 - 50 ENGINE 2.7L FLEX PLATE (Continued) (3) Install flex plate bolts (Fig. 63). Tighten bolts OPERATION to 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.). The piston and connecting rod is the link between (4) Install the transaxle. (Refer to 21 - TRANS- the combustion force to the crankshaft.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 51 PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued) CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch INSTALLATION to mark connecting rods. Damage to connecting (1) Install the piston rings. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ rod could occur. ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON RINGS - INSTALLA- TION) (2) Mark connecting rod and bearing cap positions...
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9 - 52 ENGINE 2.7L PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued) (5) Position bearing onto connecting rod. Ensure (9) Tap the piston down in cylinder bore, using a that hole in bearing half is aligned to hole in con- hammer handle. At the same time, guide connecting necting rod.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 53 PISTON RINGS (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Measure clearance of piston rings to the cylin- der bore and piston. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/PISTON RINGS - STANDARD PROCE- DURE) (2) The No. 1 and No. 2 piston rings have a differ- ent cross section.
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9 - 54 ENGINE 2.7L PISTON RINGS (Continued) Fig. 75 PISTON RING END GAP POSITION Fig. 73 SIDE RAIL - INSTALLATION 1 - SIDE RAIL UPPER 1 - SIDE RAIL END 2 - NO. 1 RING GAP 3 - PISTON PIN 4 - SIDE RAIL LOWER 5 - NO.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 55 VIBRATION DAMPER (Continued) STRUCTURAL COLLAR / COVER REMOVAL (1) Raise vehicle on hoist. (2) Remove bolts attaching structural collar to oil pan and transmission housing (Fig. 79). (3) Remove collar (Fig. 79). Fig. 77 VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 1023 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8194 INSERT (3) Install accessory drive belts (Refer to 7 -...
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9 - 56 ENGINE 2.7L (2) Remove the isolator attaching nuts from top of ENGINE MOUNTING the mounting bracket (Fig. 80). (3) Support the engine with a jack and a block of DESCRIPTION wood across the full width of the oil pan. The engine mounting system consist of three (4) Remove the lower attaching nuts from the bot- mounts;...
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 57 (2) Remove the isolator attaching nuts from top of REAR MOUNT the mounting bracket (Fig. 81). (3) Support the engine with a jack and a block of REMOVAL wood across the full width of the oil pan. (1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
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9 - 58 ENGINE 2.7L OPERATION LUBRICATION Oil from the oil pan is pumped by a geroter type oil DESCRIPTION pump directly coupled to the crankshaft (Fig. 82). Oil pressure is controlled by a relief valve mounted The lubrication system is a full-flow filtration, inside the oil pump housing.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 59 LUBRICATION (Continued) FROM: FROM: Oil Pump Oil Filter Mounting (inlet) Main Oil Gallery - Center 1. Crankshaft Main of Block Bearings Oil Filter Mounting (inlet) Oil Filter 2. Left Cylinder Head* Oil Filter Oil Filter Mounting (outlet) 3.
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9 - 60 ENGINE 2.7L LUBRICATION (Continued) FROM: Left Cylinder Head Oil Inlet Gallery (intake side of Oil Gallery and Accumulator – Rear of Head* head) Oil Gallery and Accumulator – Rear of Head* 1. Exhaust Camshaft Oil Passage 2. Intake Camshaft Oil Passage Left Exhaust Camshaft Oil Passage 1.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 61 LUBRICATION (Continued) FROM: Right Cylinder Head Oil Inlet Gallery (intake side of Oil Gallery and Accumulator – Rear of Head* head) Oil Gallery and Accumulator – Rear of Head* 1. Exhaust Camshaft Oil Passage 2. Intake Camshaft Oil Passage Right Exhaust Camshaft Oil Passage 1.
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9 - 62 ENGINE 2.7L LUBRICATION (Continued) If the leakage occurs at the crankshaft rear oil seal (4) Oil Pressure (engine at operating temperature): area: Curb Idle 34.5 kPa (5 psi) minimum 3000 RPM (1) Disconnect the battery. 300–724 kPa (45–105 psi). (2) Raise the vehicle.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 63 OIL (Continued) STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION All engines are equipped with a high quality full- FILTER CHANGE flow, disposable type oil filter. When replacing oil fil- ter, use a Mopar filter or equivalent. WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN.
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9 - 66 ENGINE 2.7L OIL COOLER & LINES (Continued) INSTALLATION ENGINE OIL COOLER (1) Install radiator assembly. (Refer to 7 - COOL- ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLATION) (2) Tighten oil cooler lines to radiator fittings to 18 N·m (160 in. lbs.). COOLER LINES (1) Connect cooler lines to radiator fittings and retainer clip (Fig.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 67 OIL PAN (Continued) (a) Install oil pan bolts and nuts finger tight only—just tight enough to compress the gas- ket’s rubber seal. (b) Install timing chain cover to pan bolts and tighten to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.). (c) Tighten oil pan bolts to 28 N·m (250 in.
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9 - 68 ENGINE 2.7L OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE (Continued) OPERATION The oil pressure switch provides a ground for the instrument cluster low oil pressure indicator light. The switch receives oil pressure input from the engine main oil gallery. When engine oil pressure is greater than 27.5 Kpa (4 psi), the switch contacts open, providing a open circuit to the low pressure indicator light.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 69 OIL PUMP (Continued) Fig. 94 Crankshaft Positioned At 60 DEGREES ATDC No.1 Cylinder 1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION = 60° ATDC NO. 1 CYLINDER Fig. 96 Oil Pressure Relief Valve 1 - RELIEF VALVE 2 - SPRING 3 - RETAINER CAP (3) Remove oil pump cover screws and lift off cover plate (Fig.
9 - 72 ENGINE 2.7L (1) File or sand the remaining port back until a INTAKE MANIFOLD flat surface is obtained (plane normal to nipple (port) axis). DESCRIPTION (2) Drill out the nipple (port) base using a 7/16” The two piece intake manifold is made of a com- drill bit (Fig.
9 - 76 ENGINE 2.7L EXHAUST MANIFOLD - RIGHT (Continued) (6) Install bolt attaching battery cable housing tube to transmission housing. Tighten bolt to 101 N·m (75 ft. lbs.). (7) Install air intake tube and air filter housing. (8) Connect negative cable. EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LEFT REMOVAL (1) Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper...
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 77 VALVE TIMING (Continued) side” of the primary chain, necessitating the double- The secondary timing chain drive system uses flexure type chain. two conventional roller-type chains, one at each cyl- The chain is controlled by three fixed chain guides inder bank (Fig.
9 - 78 ENGINE 2.7L VALVE TIMING (Continued) STANDARD PROCEDURE TIMING CHAIN COVER ENGINE TIMING - VERIFICATION REMOVAL Correct timing is critical for the NON free-wheel- (1) Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper ing designed, 2.7L engine. Engine timing can be ver- terminal.
ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 79 TIMING CHAIN COVER (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Inspect and clean sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gasket and seal as necessary. (2) If front crankshaft seal was bench installed, place Special Tool 6780-2, Sleeve over crankshaft nose to guide and protect seal lip. (3) Before installing timing cover gasket apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar Engine RTV GEN II to the parting lines between the oil pan and cylinder block...
9 - 80 ENGINE 2.7L TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued) CAUTION: When aligning timing marks, always rotate engine by turning the crankshaft. Failure to do so will result in valve and/or piston damage. (3) Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to mark on oil pump housing (Fig.
9 - 82 ENGINE 2.7L TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued) (7) Loosely position left side camshaft sprocket over camshaft hub. (8) Align timing (plated) link to the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (Fig. 120). (9) Position primary chain onto water pump drive sprocket.
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ENGINE 2.7L 9 - 85 TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued) Fig. 122 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER - RESETTING 1 - TENSIONER 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 8186 (16) Install the reset chain tensioner into the right (19) Turn the left side camshaft by inserting a 3/8” cylinder head (Fig.
9 - 86 ENGINE 2.7L TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS (Continued) INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET (1) Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tools 6780-1 and 8179 (Fig. 124) until sprocket bottoms against crankshaft step flange. Use care not to rotate crankshaft. Fig. 123 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ACTIVATING (22) Install the timing chain cover, crankshaft Fig.
9 - 90 ENGINE 3.5L ENGINE 3.5L DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ENGINE DESCRIPTION DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION The 3.5 Liter (214 Cubic Inches) 60 degree V-6 engines is a single overhead camshaft design with Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the hydraulic lifters and four valves per cylinder (Fig.
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ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 91 ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) Fig. 2 Cylinder Numbering & Firing Order - 3.5L 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.
9 - 96 ENGINE 3.5L ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) • Leaks between adjacent cylinders or into water DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CYLINDER jacket. COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST • Any causes for combustion/compression pressure The results of a cylinder compression pressure test loss. can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunc- tions.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 97 ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) specially designed black silicone rubber RTV that may be removed with a shop towel. Components retains adhesion sealing properties when should be torqued in place while the sealant is still exposed to engine oil. Moisture in the air causes the wet to the touch (within 10 minutes).
9 - 98 ENGINE 3.5L ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) (8) Install new spark plugs. (9) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. (10) Install a new oil filter. (11) Fill engine with specified amount of approved oil. (12) Connect negative battery cable. (13) Start engine and check for any leaks.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 99 ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY BEARING CLEARANCE USING PLASTIGAGE (1) Release fuel pressure. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCE- Engine crankshaft bearing clearances can be deter- DURE) mined by use of Plastigage or equivalent.
9 - 100 ENGINE 3.5L ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) (26) Disconnect coolant hoses at coolant recovery/ pressure container. (27) Disconnect all vacuum hoses. (28) Disconnect ground straps at both cylinder heads. CAUTION: Upper Intake manifold is a composite design. Therefore, manifold should be removed before lifting engine or damage to the manifold could occur.
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ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 101 ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) (4) Remove engine lifting device. (27) Install new V-Band clamp at right exhaust (5) Raise vehicle. manifold. Tighten V-Band clamp to 11 N·m (100 in. (6) Tighten engine mount fastener to 61 N·m (45 lbs.).
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 109 ENGINE 3.5L (Continued) Pressure Transducer CH7059 Fig. 9 Air Cleaner Housing and Element 1 - AIR FILTER ELEMENT CYLINDER HEAD Adaptor 8116 DESCRIPTION The aluminum alloy cylinder heads feature cross- flow type intake and exhaust ports. Valve guides and seat inserts are powdered metal.
9 - 110 ENGINE 3.5L CYLINDER HEAD (Continued) CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST (5) Remove front timing belt covers. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is COVER(S) - REMOVAL) leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow the proce- (6) Remove camshaft sprockets.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 111 CYLINDER HEAD (Continued) Fig. 11 Right Side Timing Belt Cover Water Pump O-Rings Fig. 12 Checking Cylinder Head Flatness 1 - O-RINGS 2 - WATER PUMP IMPELLER NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require a scratch free sealing surface. Remove all gasket material from cylinder head and block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCE- DURE).
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 113 CAMSHAFT OIL SEAL(S) (Continued) INSTALLATION CAMSHAFT(S) (1) Apply light coat of engine oil to the camshaft DESCRIPTION oil seal lip. (2) Install the oil seal using Special Tool 6788 Seal A single overhead camshaft per cylinder head pro- Protector Sleeve (Fig.
9 - 114 ENGINE 3.5L CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued) REMOVAL INSPECTION Camshafts are removed from the rear of each cyl- (1) Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage inder head. The cylinder head must be removed. and binding (Fig. 21). If journals are binding, check (1) Remove camshaft sprocket(s).
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 115 CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) REMOVAL WARNING: DO NOT START OR RUN ENGINE WITH CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVED FROM THE ENGINE. DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. (1) Remove air cleaner assembly. (2) Remove upper intake manifold. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL)
9 - 116 ENGINE 3.5L CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) (Continued) OPERATION The intake valve allows the air/fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamber. The exhaust valve allows the burned air/fuel mixture to exit the com- bustion chamber. Also, the intake and exhaust valves seal the combustion chamber during the compression and power strokes.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 121 ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY (Continued) STANDARD PROCEDURE - HYDRAULIC LASH (e) Remove probes to allow check balls to seat. (f) Recheck for sponginess. If the lash adjuster ADJUSTER BLEEDING sponginess is not completely or nearly eliminated, Use this procedure to manually bleed aerated oil then repeat procedure.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 123 ROCKER ARM / ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY (Continued) The intake and exhaust rocker arms are different. They should be identified before disassembling the assembly (Fig. 41). Check rocker arms for wear or damage (Fig. 42): • Roller scuffing or wear •...
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 125 VALVE STEM SEALS (Continued) OPERATION The valve spring returns the valve against its seat for a positive seal of the combustion chamber. REMOVAL REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD OFF (1) Using Special Tool C-3422–D (valve spring compressor) with Adapter 6526 compress valve spring and remove valve retaining locks.
9 - 126 ENGINE 3.5L VALVE SPRINGS (Continued) INSPECTION counterbore under the valve spring seat to bring spring height back within specification. When valves have been removed for inspection, reconditioning or replacement, valve springs should be tested (Fig. 50). As an example; the compression length of the spring to be tested is 38.00 mm (1.496 in.).
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 127 VALVE SPRINGS (Continued) INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD ON ENGINE BLOCK (1) Compress valve spring using Special Tool MD DESCRIPTION 998772A with Adaptor 6527 only enough to install retainer and locks. The cylinder block (Fig. 53) is made of heat treated (2) After installing locks, release tension on valve aluminum with cast-in-place iron liners.
9 - 128 ENGINE 3.5L ENGINE BLOCK (Continued) (2) Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done CLEANING using a cylinder surfacing hone, recommended tool Clean cylinder block thoroughly using a suitable C-3501 or equivalent, equipped with 280 grit stones, cleaning solvent.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 129 CONNECTING ROD BOLTS CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS (1) Examine connecting rod bolts for stretching. Stretching can be checked by holding a scale or STANDARD PROCEDURE - CONNECTING RODS straight edge against the threads. If all the threads AND BEARINGS do not contact the scale the bolt must be replaced.
9 - 130 ENGINE 3.5L REMOVAL CRANKSHAFT (1) Remove engine from vehicle. (Refer to 9 - DESCRIPTION ENGINE - REMOVAL) (2) Remove oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI- The crankshaft (Fig. 53) is constructed of a forged CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) micro alloy steel.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 131 CRANKSHAFT (Continued) INSPECTION The crankshaft journals should be checked for excessive wear, taper and scoring. Limits of taper or out-of-round on any crankshaft journals should be held to 0.015 mm (0.0006 in.). Journal grinding should not exceed 0.305 mm (0.012 in.) under the standard journal diameter.
9 - 132 ENGINE 3.5L CRANKSHAFT (Continued) INSTALLATION CAUTION: Main bearings are select fit. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CONNECTING ROD BEAR- INGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) (1) Install crankshaft main bearings (Fig. 63). (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANK- SHAFT MAIN BEARINGS - STANDARD PROCE- DURE) Fig.
9 - 134 ENGINE 3.5L CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS (Continued) REMOVAL Bearing caps are not interchangeable and are marked to insure correct assembly (Fig. 68). Upper and lower bearing halves are NOT interchangeable. (1) Remove oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI- CATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) (2) Remove oil pick-up tube and windage tray.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 135 CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS (Continued) INSTALLATION (b) Move crankshaft rearward to limit of travel. Lubricate and install the rear thrust washer by Bearing caps are not interchangeable and are rolling the washer onto the machined shelf marked to insure correct assembly.
9 - 136 ENGINE 3.5L CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT REMOVAL (1) Remove the crankshaft sprocket. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) (2) Tap the dowel pin out of the crankshaft (Fig. 72). Fig. 73 REMOVING CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL WITH SPECIAL TOOL 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6341A Fig.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 137 INSTALLATION CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - REAR CAUTION: If a burr or scratch is present on the crankshaft edge (chamfer), clean surface using 400 REMOVAL grit sand paper to prevent seal damage during (1) Remove transaxle from vehicle. (Refer to 21 - installation.
9 - 138 ENGINE 3.5L (4) While applying firm pressure to the seal CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL retainer against Special Tools 8225 (Fig. 78), tighten RETAINER seal retainer screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.). REMOVAL (1) Remove crankshaft rear oil seal. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT SEAL - REAR - REMOVAL)
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 139 STANDARD PROCEDURE - FITTING PISTONS FLEX PLATE The pistons are machined to two different weight REMOVAL specifications and matched to rods based on weight. All piston and rod assemblies weigh the same to (1) Remove the transaxle. (Refer to 21 - TRANS- maintain engine balance.
9 - 140 ENGINE 3.5L PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued) Fig. 83 Check for Stretched Bolts Fig. 81 Connecting Rod to Cylinder Identification 1 - STRETCHED BOLT 1 - CYLINDER NUMBER 2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE 3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE 4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT (3) Before installing pistons and connecting rod assemblies into the bore, ensure that compression...
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ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 141 PISTON & CONNECTING ROD (Continued) (4) Immerse the piston head and rings in clean (7) The arrow on top of piston must be pointing engine oil, slide the ring compressor over the piston toward front of engine (Fig. 86) and oil squirt hole on and tighten with the special wrench (Fig.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 143 PISTON RINGS (Continued) Fig. 89 Measuring Piston Ring Side Clearance 1 - FEELER GAUGE Fig. 90 PISTON RING - INSTALLATION (2) Remove No. 1 and No.2 piston rings from pis- 1 - SIDE RAIL ton using a ring expander tool (Fig. 92). 2 - SPACER EXPANDER (3) Remove upper oil ring side rail (Fig.
9 - 146 ENGINE 3.5L (2) Remove the isolator attaching nuts from top of ENGINE MOUNTING the mounting bracket (Fig. 98). (3) Support the engine with a jack and a block of DESCRIPTION wood across the full width of the oil pan. The engine mounting system consist of three (4) Remove the lower attaching nuts from the bot- mounts;...
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 147 (2) Remove the isolator attaching nuts from top of REAR MOUNT the mounting bracket (Fig. 99). (3) Support the engine with a jack and a block of REMOVAL wood across the full width of the oil pan. (1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
9 - 148 ENGINE 3.5L through each cylinder heads oil passage to the rocker LUBRICATION shafts. Oil then feeds the camshaft journals, rocker arms, and hydraulic lash adjusters (Fig. 100). DESCRIPTION System is a full-flow filtration, pressure feed type. The oil pump body is mounted to the engine block. DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING The pump inner rotor is driven by the crankshaft.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 149 LUBRICATION (Continued) make sure the dye is thoroughly mixed as indicated If the leakage occurs at the crankshaft rear oil seal with a bright yellow color under a black light. area: (3) Using a black light, inspect the entire engine (1) Disconnect the battery.
9 - 150 ENGINE 3.5L LUBRICATION (Continued) (5) If oil pressure is 0 at idle. Shut off engine, WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE check for pressure relief valve stuck open or a IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR clogged oil pickup screen.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 151 REMOVAL OIL COOLER & LINES ENGINE OIL COOLER DESCRIPTION (1) The engine oil cooler is serviced with the radi- Vehicles equipped with the Heavy Duty Cooling ator (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - option (Sales Code NMC) or Severe Duty Cooling REMOVAL).
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 153 OIL PAN (Continued) (5) Disconnect engine oil cooler line from pan. (6) Disconnect transmission oil cooler line clips. (7) Remove oil pan (Fig. 105). (8) Remove oil pan gasket. (9) Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces. INSTALLATION (1) Apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar Engine RTV GEN II at the parting line of the oil pump housing...
9 - 158 ENGINE 3.5L OIL PUMP (Continued) ASSEMBLY INTAKE MANIFOLD (1) Assemble pump using parts DESCRIPTION required. (2) Tighten cover screws to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) The composite upper intake manifold is a cross- (Fig. 111). flow type with long runners to improve air charge (3) Prime oil pump before installation by filling inertia (Fig.
9 - 160 ENGINE 3.5L INTAKE MANIFOLD - UPPER (Continued) Fig. 123 INTAKE MANIFOLD SUPPORT - LEFT 1 - SUPPORT BRACKET (7) Remove support brackets at intake manifold front corners and at MTV (Fig. 124). Fig. 121 AIR CLEANER WITH INLET HOSE 1 - AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR INLET HOSE 2 - THROTTLE BODY •...
9 - 164 ENGINE 3.5L INTAKE MANIFOLD - LOWER (Continued) EXHAUST MANIFOLD DESCRIPTION Both manifolds are a log style made of ductile cast iron (Fig. 130). The outlets are designed for V-Band clamp attachment of close coupled catalytic converters. Fig. 130 EXHAUST MANIFOLD 1 - BOLT - HEAT SHIELD 2 - HEAT SHIELD 3 - GASKET...
9 - 166 ENGINE 3.5L EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LEFT (Continued) (7) Remove electrical connector harness bracket. INSTALLATION (8) Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connector (1) Install the exhaust manifold and gasket. and remove sensor from manifold. Tighten bolts starting at the center working outward (9) Remove heat shield attaching bolts and remove to 23 N·m (200 in.
9 - 168 ENGINE 3.5L TIMING BELT COVER(S) - FRONT (Continued) Fig. 134 A/C BELT GUIDE/LIFT BRACKET Fig. 136 TIMING BELT COVER SEALER 1 - A/C BELT GUIDE/LIFT BRACKET 1 - SEALER 2 - NUT (5) Install the crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer (8) Remove the stamped steel cover (Fig.
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ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 169 TIMING BELT COVER(S) - REAR (Continued) (3) Position NEW O-rings on cover (Fig. 139). Fig. 139 Right Side Timing Belt Cover O-Rings 1 - O-RINGS 2 - WATER PUMP IMPELLER (4) Install rear timing belt covers (Fig. 140) and Fig.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 171 TIMING BELT TENSIONER & PULLEY (Continued) INSTALLATION - TENSIONER (1) For timing belt tensioner installation procedure (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION - TIM- ING BELT). TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS REMOVAL REMOVAL - TIMING BELT CAUTION: The following procedure can only be...
9 - 172 ENGINE 3.5L TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS (Continued) CAUTION: Align the camshaft sprockets between the marks on rear belt covers before timing belt removal or damage to valve and/or pistons could occur. (9) Using a ink or paint marker; mark the exact position of the camshaft sprocket timing mark rela- tive to the two timing marks on the rear timing cover.
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ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 173 TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS (Continued) CAUTION: When camshaft sprocket bolts are loos- ened or removed, the camshafts must be re-timed to the engine. Also, the camshaft sprocket bolts must NOT be reused. (1) Remove front timing belt covers. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL) (2) Position crankshaft sprocket to the TDC mark...
9 - 174 ENGINE 3.5L TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS (Continued) (8) Loosen and remove bolt and washer. To remove (h) Vehicle mileage or time at component main- the camshaft sprocket bolts with engine in the vehi- tenance requirement. (Refer to LUBRICATION & cle, it may be necessary to lift the engine to allow MAINTENANCE/MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - bolt removal clearance.
ENGINE 3.5L 9 - 175 TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS (Continued) (1) Align the crankshaft sprocket with the TDC (9) Install the accessory drive belts. (Refer to 7 - mark on oil pump cover (Fig. 152). COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - (2) Align the camshaft sprockets (to reference INSTALLATION) mark made upon removal) between the marks on the (10) Instal the radiator fan.
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9 - 176 ENGINE 3.5L TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS (Continued) (7) Hold the camshaft sprocket hex with a 36 mm (1 7/16 in.) wrench and tighten the camshaft bolts to the following: • Right side = 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.) +90° turn •...
EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM (Continued) DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - EXHAUST SYSTEM CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE 1. Exhaust manifold cracked or 1. Replace manifold. (UNDER HOOD) broken. 2. Manifold to cylinder head leak. 2.
11 - 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM EXHAUST SYSTEM (Continued) (7) If pressure exceeds maximum limits, inspect exhaust system for restricted component. For further catalytic converter inspection procedures, (Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/CATALYTIC CONVERTER - INSPECTION). Replace component(s) as necessary. EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE LIMITS Exhaust Back Pressure Limit (Max) Vehicle in Park/Neutral 3.45 Kpa (0.5 psi)
EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 5 EXHAUST SYSTEM (Continued) Fig. 4 Exhaust System Supports 1 - SUPPORTS 3 - ISOLATORS 2 - MUFFLER component to maintain position and proper clearance SPECIFICATIONS with underbody parts. (6) Tighten band clamps to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.). TORQUE (7) Lower the vehicle.
11 - 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM EXHAUST SYSTEM (Continued) SPECIAL TOOLS EXHAUST SYSTEM DRB III & PEP Module - OT-CH6010A Fig. 5 Catalytic Converters 1 - V-BAND CLAMPS 2 - BAND CLAMP 3 - EXTENSION PIPE 4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTERS verted into water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) are converted into elemen- tal Nitrogen (N) and water.
EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 7 CATALYTIC CONVERTER(S) (Continued) deterioration of the catalyst core can result in exces- CATALYTIC CONVERTER - sively high emission levels, noise complaints, and RIGHT exhaust restrictions. The use of catalysts also involves some non-auto- REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE motive problems.
11 - 8 EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RIGHT (Continued) (8) Remove SRV (Short Runner Valve) vacuum res- CATALYTIC CONVERTER - ervoir and control valve assembly at right rear of LEFT engine (3.5L engine only). (9) Disconnect downstream oxygen sensor connec- REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE tor and remove sensor from converter pipe (Refer to (1) Loosen and remove V-Band clamp at exhaust...
EXHAUST SYSTEM 11 - 9 HEAT SHIELDS (Continued) CAUTION: Avoid application of rust prevention com- INSTALLATION pounds or undercoating materials to exhaust sys- (1) Install the left rear resonator/pipe assembly tem heat shields on cars if equipped. Light over onto the muffler/front resonator assembly and loose spray near the edges is permitted.
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......4 REAR TOW EYE REAR FASCIA - INTREPID REMOVAL ......15 INSTALLATION - INTREPID .
Fig. 2 ACCESS RUBBER GROMMET 1 - ACCESS RUBBER GROMMET INSTALLATION (1) Connect wire connectors. REMOVAL - INTREPID (2) Place fascia in position on vehicle, by fitting foam to bumper reinforcement. Use care not to (1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(8) Install grommet. (9) Install the fasteners attaching the fascia to the lower crossmember. INSTALLATION - INTREPID Fig. 8 REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (1) Connect fog lamp wire connectors, if equipped. (2) Place fascia pin position on vehicle, by fitting 1 - REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT foam to bumper beam.
(6) Install trunk carpet back in position. (7) Install fasteners attaching fascia to rear quar- ter panel and splash shields. REAR FASCIA - INTREPID INSTALLATION - INTREPID Fig. 9 REAR BUMPER FASCIA (1) Connect the license plate lamp wire connector to the body harness.
FRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 5 dimensions are from center to center of Principal FRAME Locating Point (PLP), or from center to center of PLP and fastener location. Vertical dimensions can be SPECIFICATIONS taken from the work surface to the locations indi- cated.
13 - 10 FRAME & BUMPERS FRONT TOW EYE REMOVAL (1) Unthread the front tow eye from the tow eye bracket (Fig. 16). Fig. 17 FRONT TOW EYE INSTALLATION 1 - NO SPACE 2 - TOW EYE INSTALLATION (1) Install the front tow eye bracket and fasteners. Torque bolts to 23 to 34 N·m (Fig.
13 - 12 FRAME & BUMPERS REAR CROSSMEMBER (Continued) Remove the 4 bolts attaching both stabilizer bar isolator bushing retainers to the frame rails (the 2 rearward attaching bolts also attach the front cor- ners of the rear suspension crossmember in place). Allow the stabilizer bar to hang down.
FRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 13 REAR CROSSMEMBER (Continued) (3) Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8173–2, (5) Install Special Tool 8173–4 in the cup, Special on end of the threaded push rod on Special Tool Tool 8173–1 (Fig. 23). Install cup, Special Tool C-4212F.
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13 - 14 FRAME & BUMPERS REAR CROSSMEMBER (Continued) attaching the rear of the crossmember to the frame rails. Raise the exhaust into place. Reattach the 3 exhaust hangers previously removed from the muf- fler and resonator. (7) Remove transmission jack supporting muffler and exhaust system.
FRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 15 REAR CROSSMEMBER (Continued) CAUTION: Tightening the lateral link attaching bolts at this time will cause the bushings contort at curb riding height, leading to premature failure of the bushings. Tighten bolts only when vehicle is at curb riding height.
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FUEL SYSTEM 14 - 1 FUEL SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS page page FUEL DELIVERY ......1 FUEL INJECTION .
14 - 2 FUEL DELIVERY STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING FUEL FUEL DELIVERY TANK DESCRIPTION Two different procedures may be used to drain fuel The front wheel drive car uses a plastic fuel tank tank (lowering tank or using DRB scan tool). located rear center of the vehicle.
FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 3 FUEL DELIVERY (Continued) (10) Remove filler tube from fuel tank. Tank will IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT. NEVER DRAIN OR be drained through this fitting. STORE GASOLINE OR DIESEL FUEL IN AN OPEN CONTAINER, DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES OR EXPLOSION.
14 - 4 FUEL DELIVERY FUEL DELIVERY (Continued) FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT / SENSOR DESCRIPTION The fuel gauge level sending unit is attached to the side of fuel pump module. The level sensor is a vari- able resistor. OPERATION Its resistance changes with the amount of fuel in Fuel Line Adapter 1/4 the tank.
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FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 5 FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT / SENSOR (Continued) (2) Remove wire terminal retaining clip from con- nector (Fig. 2). Note the location of terminals for the level sensor wires (Fig. 3). Fig. 4 Level Sensor Signal 1 - LEVEL SENSOR GROUND 2 - LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL Fig.
14 - 6 FUEL DELIVERY FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT / SENSOR (Continued) INSTALLATION The lines/tubes/hoses used on fuel injected vehicles are of a special construction. This is due to the (1) Insert level sensor wires in bottom of stand- higher fuel pressures and the possibility of contami- pipe.
FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 7 through the pressure regulator. A separate fuel FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR return line is not used with any gas powered engine. DESCRIPTION A combination fuel filter and fuel pressure regula- tor is used on all gas powered engines. It is located on the top of the fuel pump module.
14 - 8 FUEL DELIVERY FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR (Continued) put of approximately 880 kPa (130 psi). The regula- tor adjusts fuel system pressure to approximately 400 kpa ±34 kpa (58 psi ± 5 psi). NOTE: Checkvalve maintains volume of fuel in the rail and lines, not pressure.
FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 9 FUEL PUMP MODULE (Continued) fuel filter return port. When pressure exceeds the calibrated amount, the diaphragm retracts, allowing excess pressure and fuel to vent into the tank. The maximum deadhead pressure is approximately 880 kPa (130 psi). The regulator adjusts fuel system pressure to approximately 400 ±34 kPa (58 ±...
14 - 10 FUEL DELIVERY FUEL PUMP MODULE (Continued) (3) Position the locknut over the fuel pump mod- manifold to prevent foreign material from entering ule. engine. (4) Tighten the locknut using Special Tool #6856 to (5) Disconnect fuel supply tube quick connect fit- 55 N·m (40.5 ft.
FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 11 FUEL RAIL (Continued) (7) Install intake manifold plenum. Refer to the are equipped with a self-diagnosing system using a Engine section for information. Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD). Refer to (8) Connect negative cable to battery. the Emission Control System for additional informa- tion.
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14 - 12 FUEL DELIVERY FUEL TANK (Continued) (4) Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector (Fig. (7) Loosen the rear stabilizer bar brackets from 17). body. Swing stabilizer bar toward rear of vehicle (Fig. 19) and (Fig. 20). Fig. 17 Electrical Connector Fig.
14 - 14 FUEL DELIVERY FUEL TANK (Continued) (9) Lower vehicle. INLET FILTER (10) Connect the fuel pump electrical connector that is under the rear seat (Fig. 17). REMOVAL (11) Install the rear seat, refer to the Body section (1) Remove fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump for more information.
FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 15 QUICK CONNECT FITTING STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS REMOVAL When disconnecting a quick-connect fitting, the retainer will remain on the fuel tube nipple. WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE DISCONNECTING A QUICK-CONNECT FIT- TINGS. REFER TO THE FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE Fig.
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14 - 16 FUEL DELIVERY QUICK CONNECT FITTING (Continued) WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CON- PLASTIC RETAINER RING TYPE FITTING STANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF). This type of fitting can be identified by the use of a BEFORE SERVICING ANY FUEL SYSTEM HOSES, full-round plastic retainer ring (Fig.
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FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 17 QUICK CONNECT FITTING (Continued) DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (5) After disconnection, plastic retainer ring will remain with quick-connect fitting connector body. (1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Refer (6) Inspect fitting connector body, plastic retainer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure in this section. ring and fuel system component for damage.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 19 sensor diagnostics (they are checked for shorted con- FUEL INJECTION ditions at all times). During CLOSED LOOP modes the PCM monitors OPERATION the inputs from the upstream and downstream heated oxygen sensors. The upstream heated oxygen OPERATION - INJECTION SYSTEM sensor input tells the PCM if the calculated injector pulse width resulted in the ideal air-fuel ratio of 14.7...
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14 - 20 FUEL INJECTION FUEL INJECTION (Continued) • Knock sensor 1 second. Therefore, battery voltage is not supplied to • Throttle position the fuel pump, ignition coil, fuel injectors and heated • A/C switch oxygen sensors. • Battery voltage ENGINE START-UP MODE •...
14 - 22 FUEL INJECTION FUEL INJECTION (Continued) authority for short term memory is 25% (+/-) of base used. Because the goal is to keep short term at 0 (O2 pulse-width. Short term is violated and is lost when Sensor switching at 0.5 volt), long term will update ignition is turned OFF.
14 - 24 FUEL INJECTION FUEL INJECTION (Continued) SPECIAL TOOLS FUEL O2S (Oxygen Sensor) Remover/Installer—C-4907 Pressure Gauge Assembly C–4799–B O2S(Oxygen Sensor) Remover/Installer - 8439 ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMOVAL (1) Working from the engine compartment, hold the throttle body throttle lever in the wide open posi- tion.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 25 ACCELERATOR PEDAL (Continued) Fig. 4 CARPET AND INSULATION PLACEMENT 1 - PEDAL BASE 2 - CARPET 3 - INSULATION Fig. 2 RETAINER CLIP 4 - FLOOR PAN (3) Working from the passenger compartment, remove nuts from accelerator pedal base (Fig. 3). CRANKSHAFT POSITION Remove pedal and base from vehicle.
14 - 26 FUEL INJECTION CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (Continued) OPERATION REMOVAL Engine speed and crankshaft position are provided The crankshaft sensor is located on the passengers through the crankshaft position sensor. The sensor side of the transmission housing, above the differen- generates pulses that are the input sent to the pow- tial housing.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 27 to flow out the orifice. Because the fuel is under high FUEL INJECTOR pressure, a fine spray is developed in the shape of a hollow cone or two streams. The spraying action DESCRIPTION atomizes the fuel, adding it to the air entering the The injectors are positioned in the cylinder heads combustion chamber.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 29 Target Idle IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR Target idle is determined by the following inputs: • Gear position DESCRIPTION • ECT Sensor The idle air control motor (IAC) attaches to the • Battery voltage throttle body (Fig. 10). It is an electric stepper motor. •...
14 - 30 FUEL INJECTION IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR (Continued) INSTALLATION - 3.5L (1) Install the IAC to the throttle body (Fig. 12). (2) Tighten mounting screws to 7.3 N·m (65 in. lbs.) torque. (3) Attach electrical connector to the IAC. (4) Install air plenum and tighten the clamp.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 31 MAP SENSOR (Continued) it knows the current barometric pressure relative to altitude. Once the engine starts, the PCM looks at the voltage again, continuously every 12 milliseconds, and compares the current voltage to what it was at key on.
14 - 32 FUEL INJECTION MAP SENSOR (Continued) for your area. Always use the Diagnostic Test Proce- dures Manual for MAP sensor testing. REMOVAL REMOVAL - 2.7L (1) Remove the negative battery cable. (2) Disconnect the electrical connector from the MAP sensor (Fig.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 33 O2 SENSOR (Continued) The PCM compares the reading from the sensors to calculate the catalytic convertor oxygen storage capacity and converter efficiency. Also, the PCM uses the upstream heated oxygen sensor input when adjusting injector pulse width. When the catalytic converter efficiency drops below emission standards, the PCM stores a diagnostic trouble code and illuminates the malfunction indica-...
14 - 34 FUEL INJECTION O2 SENSOR (Continued) fuel mixture) the sensor produces a voltage as high as 1.0 volt. By monitoring the oxygen content and converting it to electrical voltage, the sensor acts as a rich-lean switch. The heating element in the sensor provides heat to the sensor ceramic element.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 35 O2 SENSOR (Continued) INSTALLATION INSTALLATION - UPSTREAM 1/1, 2/1 The engines uses two heated oxygen sensors, one in each exhaust manifold. (1) After removing the sensor, the exhaust mani- fold threads must be cleaned with an 18 mm X 1.5 + 6E tap.
14 - 36 FUEL INJECTION OPERATION THROTTLE BODY Filtered air from the air cleaner enters the intake DESCRIPTION manifold through the throttle body. The throttle body contains an air control passage controlled by an Idle The throttle body is located on the intake manifold Air Control (IAC) motor.
FUEL INJECTION 14 - 37 THROTTLE BODY (Continued) (2) Install the cable housing (throttle body end) INSTALLATION into the cable mounting bracket on the engine. (3) From inside the vehicle, hold up the pedal and INSTALLATION - 2.7L install throttle cable and cable retainer in the upper (1) Install throttle body and bolts.
19 - 2 STEERING STEERING (Continued) CAUTION: If the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Install the following adapters from Adapter Set, Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System, the tire/wheel Special Tool 6893 (Fig. 2), on the analyzer hose ends: assembly needs to be reinstalled in the same loca- tion it is removed from or the TPM System (sen- sors) will need to be retrained.
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STEERING 19 - 3 STEERING (Continued) Fig. 3 Pressure Hose Connection To Power Steering Fig. 5 Analyzer Connected To Power Steering Pump Pump (2.7L Engine) (2.7L Engine) 1 - POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE HOSE 1 - POWER STEERING FLUID PRESSURE HOSE Fig.
19 - 4 STEERING STEERING (Continued) NOTE: Power steering pump maximum relief pres- (12) Completely open the valve on the Power sure is 8275 to 8975 kPa (1250 to 1350 psi.). Steering Analyzer. Turn the steering wheel to the extreme left until the stop in the steering gear is •...
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STEERING 19 - 5 STEERING (Continued) CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION POPPING NOISE 1. Worn outer tie rod. 1. Replace outer tie rod. CHIRP OR SQUEAL 1. Loose power steering pump drive 1. Check and adjust power steering pump (POWER STEERING belt.
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19 - 6 STEERING STEERING (Continued) * NOTE: There is some noise in all power steering ity fluid passes valve orifice edges. There is no systems. One of the most common is a hissing relationship between this noise and the perfor- sound evident when turning the steering wheel mance of the steering system.
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STEERING 19 - 7 STEERING (Continued) CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION 6. Loose power steering pump drive 6. Tighten the power steering pump drive belt. belt to specifications. If drive belt is worn or glazed, replace belt. 7. Faulty power steering pump flow 7.
STEERING 19 - 9 STEERING (Continued) ** NOTE: To evaluate this condition, it may be nec- steering wheel more than one revolution in either essary to disconnect the coupling at the base of the direction and place steering wheel in original loca- steering column.
19 - 12 COLUMN COLUMN (Continued) Fig. 1 Steering Column 1 - SHIFT LEVER (COLUMN SHIFT ONLY) 4 - STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET 2 - TILT HOUSING 5 - STEERING COLUMN COUPLER 3 - TILT LEVER 6 - STEERING COLUMN LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET WARNING: THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE, WARNING: WHEN HANDLING AN UNDEPLOYED COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT.
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COLUMN 19 - 13 COLUMN (Continued) CAUTION CAUTIONS CAUTION: Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery, before servicing any column com- ponent. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the pivot pins to disassemble the tilting mechanism. Damage will occur. DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING COLUMN For diagnosis of conditions relating to the steering...
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19 - 16 COLUMN COLUMN (Continued) (15) Remove the steering wheel attaching nut from CAUTION: Do not bump or hammer on steering the steering column shaft (Fig. 12). wheel or steering column shaft when removing steering wheel from steering column. (17) Remove steering wheel from steering column shaft.
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COLUMN 19 - 17 COLUMN (Continued) Fig. 15 Lower Shroud Attaching Screws Fig. 17 Clockspring Location 1 - LOWER SHROUD 1 - CLOCKSPRING 2 - MOUNTING SCREWS 2 - MOUNTING SCREWS (24) Remove the wiring harness from the routing clip on the top of the multi-function switch. Remove the 2 screws (Fig.
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19 - 18 COLUMN COLUMN (Continued) (25) Remove the 2 screws (Fig. 19) mounting the (27) If the vehicle is equipped with a steering col- ignition switch to the steering column. Remove the umn mounted shift lever, remove the brake transmis- ignition switch, with the wiring harness attached, sion shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid from the shift from the steering column.
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COLUMN 19 - 19 COLUMN (Continued) (28) If the vehicle is equipped with a steering col- (30) Remove the 2 air ducts (Fig. 25) from under umn mounted shift lever, remove the shift cable from the steering column. the shifter mechanism. Unlock the cable lock, then, the shift cable is removed by inserting a screwdriver between the shift cable and the shifter mechanism and prying the cable off the pin (Fig.
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COLUMN 19 - 21 COLUMN (Continued) Fig. 32 Ignition Interlock Adjustment Tab 1 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING Fig. 30 Guide And Flange Alignment 2 - INTERLOCK CASSETTE 1 - BRACKET FLANGE 3 - ADJUSTMENT TAB 2 - GUIDE harness on the routing clip on the top of the multi- function switch.
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19 - 22 COLUMN COLUMN (Continued) • Keeping locking mechanism disengaged, rotate NOTE: Make sure steering wheel and airbag module the clockspring rotor in the CLOCKWISE DIREC- are in the right-side-up position before installing TION to the end of the travel. Do not apply excessive airbag module on steering wheel.
COLUMN 19 - 23 COLUMN (Continued) eight seconds, then go out. This will indicate that the INSTALLATION airbag system is functioning normally. The ignition switch attaches to the lock cylinder • If airbag warning lamp fails to light, blinks on housing on the end opposite the lock cylinder.
19 - 24 COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT (Continued) • If a vehicle is involved in an impact of the vehi- (3) Remove the upper and lower covers from the cle’s front suspension or undercarriage, which results steering column. in any type of damage to the front crossmember. (4) Turn the ignition key to the run position.
COLUMN 19 - 25 KEY/LOCK CYLINDER (Continued) REMOVAL (1) Remove steering column assembly from vehicle. Refer to the Steering Column Removal. (2) Install Puller, Special Tool 6831-A, through center of roll pin in flex coupler and install knurled nut (Fig. 39). Fig.
19 - 26 COLUMN STEERING COUPLING (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Confirm that: • The steering wheel position is a half turn (180 degrees) to the right (clockwise). • The column is locked with the ignition cylinder lock. • Check that the turn signal stalk is in the neu- tral position.
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COLUMN 19 - 27 STEERING COLUMN GEAR SHIFT LEVER (Continued) Fig. 41 Fuse Panel Cover 1 - FUSE PANEL COVER 2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL Fig. 43 Tilt Lever And Upper And Lower Shrouds 1 - UPPER SHROUD 2 - TILT LEVER 3 - LOWER SHROUD Fig.
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19 - 28 COLUMN STEERING COLUMN GEAR SHIFT LEVER (Continued) (4) Install the brake transmission interlock sole- noid on the shift lever mechanism. To do so, perform the following: (a) Align the flat inside the solenoid (Fig. 47) with the flat on the shift lever mounting stud. (b) Slide the solenoid completely onto the shift lever mounting stud aligning the plastic guide formed into the solenoid housing with the flange on...
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COLUMN 19 - 29 STEERING COLUMN GEAR SHIFT LEVER (Continued) adjustment tab will click as it moves into position. Ensure the tab fully depressed. Fig. 49 Solenoid Retainer Clip Installation 1 - SOLENOID Fig. 50 Ignition Interlock Adjustment Tab 2 - MOUNTING STUD 1 - LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING 3 - RETAINER CLIP 2 - INTERLOCK CASSETTE...
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19 - 30 GEAR GEAR TABLE OF CONTENTS page page GEAR OPERATION - SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE . . 40 DESCRIPTION REMOVAL - SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE ..40 DESCRIPTION - POWER STEERING GEAR . 30 INSTALLATION - SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE . 41 DESCRIPTION - SPEED PROPORTIONAL TIE ROD - INNER STEERING GEAR .
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GEAR 19 - 31 GEAR (Continued) Fig. 1 Power Steering Gear 1 - STEERING GEAR FLUID LINES 6 - ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE 2 - STEERING GEAR BOOT 7 - INNER TIE ROD 3 - RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR 8 - ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE 4 - CLAMP 9 - TIE ROD END 5 - TIE ROD END...
19 - 32 GEAR GEAR (Continued) for controlling the variable effort of the power steer- OPERATION ing system. OPERATION - POWER STEERING GEAR REMOVAL - POWER STEERING GEAR Turning of the steering wheel is converted into lat- (1) Remove the battery ground cable from the eral (side-to side) travel through the meshing of the ground stud on the shock tower and isolate the helical pinion teeth with the rack teeth located in the...
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GEAR 19 - 33 GEAR (Continued) CAUTION: Before removing the steering column (7) Remove the wiper arms from the pivots. Wiper coupler from the intermediated steering shaft be arms are removed from the pivots by rocking them back and force on the pivots until they can be pulled sure the steering wheel is locked from rotating (Fig.
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19 - 34 GEAR GEAR (Continued) (12) Remove the two nuts mounting the master cylinder to the vacuum booster (Fig. 11). Fig. 9 In-Line Resonator And Air Inlet Hose 1 - AIR INLET HOSE Fig. 11 Master Cylinder To Vacuum Booster 2 - THROTTLE BODY 3 - AIR INLET HOSE Mounting...
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GEAR 19 - 35 GEAR (Continued) Fig. 12 Tie Rod Attachment Bolt Retaining Tabs Fig. 14 Power Steering Hose Connections At Steering Gear 1 - STEERING GEAR 2 - TIE RODS 1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RETURN HOSE 3 - RETAINING TABS 2 - STEERING GEAR 4 - BOLTS 3 - MASTER CYLINDER FLUID RESERVIOR...
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GEAR 19 - 37 GEAR (Continued) (28) Remove the tie rod end from the steering arm (a) Slide the end of the steering gear through of the strut using Puller, Special Tool C-3894–A (Fig. the tie rod hole in the right side inner fender (Fig. 20).
19 - 38 GEAR GEAR (Continued) DISASSEMBLY - POWER STEERING GEAR toms in the recessed area of the steering gear hous- ing. (HOUSING BUSHINGS) The power steering gear must be removed from the vehicle for the bushings to be serviced. Refer to REMOVAL in this section.
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GEAR 19 - 39 GEAR (Continued) (8) Using roll pin Installer, Special Tool 6831A, (12) Tighten the bolts mounting the left side of the install the roll pin in the flex joint of the intermedi- steering gear to the crossmember to a torque of 58 ate shaft (Fig.
19 - 40 GEAR GEAR (Continued) (25) Remove the holding clamp from the steering wheel (Fig. 4). (26) Install the battery ground cable onto the ground stud on the shock tower. (27) Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Opera- tion procedure to properly refill and bleed power steering system.
19 - 42 GEAR SPEED PROPORTIONAL STEERING SOLENOID (Continued) (6) Connect the wiring harness connector. Be sure the wiring harness connector seal is in good condition before installing the connector in the control module. (7) Road test vehicle, referring to the test indi- cated in the Appropriate Diagnostic Information, to confirm correct operation of the variable-assist speed- proportional power steering gear.
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GEAR 19 - 43 TIE ROD - INNER (Continued) Fig. 39 Removing Outer Tie Rod From Steering Arm Fig. 37 In-Line Resonator And Air Inlet Hose 1 - TIE ROD END 1 - AIR INLET HOSE 2 - STEERING ARM 2 - THROTTLE BODY 3 - STRUT 3 - AIR INLET HOSE...
19 - 44 GEAR TIE ROD - INNER (Continued) Fig. 42 Tie Rod Thread Engagement Requirements Fig. 41 Tie Rod To Steering Gear Attaching Bolts 1 - OUTER TIE ROD 2 - ADJUSTER 1 - TIE RODS 3 - PINCH BOLT 2 - BOLTS 4 - INNER TIE ROD 3 - MOUNTING PLATE...
GEAR 19 - 45 TIE ROD - INNER (Continued) tie rod attaching bolt through tie rod and washer (14) Install the battery ground cable onto the into steering gear. Be sure washer is installed ground stud on the shock tower and install nut. between tie rod and steering gear as shown (15) Adjust front toe.
19 - 46 GEAR TIE ROD - OUTER (Continued) (6) Equally tighten both nuts on the U-bolt until a torque of 2.7 N·m (24 in. lbs.) is achieved on each nut. (7) Note the tie rod socket end play. New ball joint end play should not be greater then 0.100 inches.
GEAR 19 - 47 TIE ROD - OUTER (Continued) CAUTION: When setting the front Toe on the vehi- BUSHING - INNER TIE ROD cle, the maximum dimension of exposed threads allowed on the adjuster and outer tie rod cannot REMOVAL - INNER TIE ROD BUSHING exceed the distance shown in (Fig.
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19 - 48 GEAR BUSHING - INNER TIE ROD (Continued) (3) Remove the wiper arms from the pivots. Wiper arms are removed from the pivots by rocking them back and force on the pivots until they can be pulled off the pivots. (4) Remove the wiper module cover and cowl cover from the vehicle (Fig.
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GEAR 19 - 49 BUSHING - INNER TIE ROD (Continued) Fig. 56 Removing Outer Tie Rod From Steering Arm Fig. 58 Tie Rod To Steering Gear Attaching Bolts 1 - TIE ROD END 1 - TIE RODS 2 - STEERING ARM 2 - BOLTS 3 - STRUT 3 - MOUNTING PLATE...
19 - 50 GEAR BUSHING - INNER TIE ROD (Continued) (a) Place the inner tie rod bushing end in the (a) Place the inner tie rod end in Receiver as Receiver as shown (Fig. 59). shown (Fig. 61). (b) Place Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8438–4, (b) Place the Sizer (with bushing) on top of the with the small end down on top of the bushing tie rod bushing bore with the tapered end facing...
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GEAR 19 - 51 BUSHING - INNER TIE ROD (Continued) (8) Align the inner tie rod with the mounting hole in the center take off on steering gear. Rotate the mounting plate into position over the tie rod. Install tie rod attaching bolt through tie rod and washer into steering gear.
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19 - 52 GEAR BUSHING - INNER TIE ROD (Continued) (16) Install the reinforcement on the vehicle (Fig. 53). Install the eight bolts attaching the cowl rein- forcement to the strut towers. Install the bolt attach- ing the wiper module to the reinforcement. (17) Install the covers over the wiper module and the cowl (Fig.
19 - 54 PUMP PUMP (Continued) reduces pressure on the spring end of the flow con- trol valve which then opens and allows the oil to return to the intake side of the pump. This action limits maximum pressure output of the pump to a safe level.
PUMP 19 - 55 PUMP (Continued) REMOVAL REMOVAL - PUMP (2.7L ENGINE) (1) Remove the battery ground cable from the ground stud on the shock tower and isolate the ground cable by installing the cable isolator on the ground stud (Fig. 3). Fig.
19 - 56 PUMP PUMP (Continued) (13) Remove the power steering pump, power steering fluid reservoir and pulley as an assembly from the engine. Power steering pump is removed from the top of the engine. (14) Transfer the required parts from the removed power steering pump to the replacement power steer- ing pump.
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PUMP 19 - 57 PUMP (Continued) Fig. 11 Drive Belt Tensioner Lock-Nut And Fig. 9 Power Steering Fluid Supply Hose At Power Adjustment Bolt Steering Pump 1 - ADJUSTMENT BOLT 1 - POWER STEERING FLUID SUPPLY HOSE 2 - POWER STEERING PUMP 2 - POWER STEERING PUMP 3 - LOCK-NUT 4 - DRIVE BELT...
19 - 58 PUMP PUMP (Continued) (14) Transfer the required parts from the removed CAUTION: When installing the pulley on the power power steering pump to the replacement power steer- steering pump, Spacer, Special Tool 6936, MUST be ing pump. See Disassembly and Assembly in this sec- used.
PUMP 19 - 59 PUMP (Continued) the upset bead on the nipple of the power steer- ing fluid reservoir. (8) Connect the battery ground cable onto the ground stud located on the strut tower. (9) Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Opera- tion procedure to properly refill and bleed power steering system.(Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
19 - 60 PUMP FLUID STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL CHECKING WARNING: FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS. Wipe off the power steering fluid reservoir so that it is free of dirt (Fig. 16) (Fig. 17). Check the fill level of the fluid in the reservoir according to the mark- ings on the side of the reservoir.
PUMP 19 - 61 FLUID COOLER (Continued) REMOVAL (1) Using a siphon pump, remove as much power steering fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir. (2) Raise vehicle using a frame contact type hoist or supported using jack stands. See Hoisting in Lubrication And Maintenance.
19 - 62 PUMP (2) Position the front tires of the vehicle so that HOSES they are facing straight-ahead. (3) Raise the vehicle on a frame contact type hoist DESCRIPTION until the front tires of the vehicle are just off the The power steering fluid hoses connect the compo- floor.
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PUMP 19 - 65 HOSES (Continued) (18) Remove the 2 bolts attaching the left side of the steering gear to the crossmember (Fig. 34). Fig. 36 Power Steering Hose To Frame Rail Mounting 1 - COOLANT RECOVERY BOTTLE Fig. 34 Steering Gear Attachment To Crossmember 2 - FRAME RAIL (Left Side) 3 - POWER STEERING FLUID TUBES...
19 - 66 PUMP HOSES (Continued) (Fig. 33). Tighten both power steering hose tube nuts to a torque of 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: Before installing tie rods on steering gear be sure the tie rod spacer block inside the steering gear bellows (Fig.
PUMP 19 - 69 RESERVOIR (Continued) INSTALLATION - RESERVOIR (3.5L ENGINE) hose clamps, being sure they are past the hose reten- tion beads on reservoir nipples. (1) Install the power steering fluid reservoir into (4) Lower vehicle. the mounting bracket. Be sure the retaining tab on (5) Fill the power steering pump reservoir to cor- the bracket is holding the reservoir in the bracket.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 1 TRANSAXLE TABLE OF CONTENTS page page 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE STANDARD PROCEDURE - FLUID/FILTER DESCRIPTION ......2 SERVICE .
21 - 4 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) Fig. 2 Transaxle Identification Label 1 - INPUT SPEED SENSOR 2 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR 3 - IDENTIFICATION TAG Depending on date of manufacture, some transax- les will utilize a new identification label located in Fig.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 5 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) • Diagnostic trouble code inspection running clutch may be slipping. If acceleration is nor- Then perform a road test to determine if the prob- mal, but high throttle opening is needed to maintain lem has been corrected or that more diagnosis is nec- highway speeds, the converter stator clutch may essary.
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21 - 6 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) Install an engine tachometer, raise vehicle on hoist (3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase which allows front wheels to turn, and position throttle opening to achieve an indicated vehicle speed tachometer so it can be read.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 7 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (1) Attach gauge to the torque converter clutch off (1) Attach gauge to the reverse and low/reverse pressure tap. clutch tap. (2) Move selector lever to the overdrive position. (2) Move selector lever to the reverse position. (3) Allow vehicle wheels to turn and increase (3) Read reverse clutch pressure with output sta- throttle opening to achieve an indicated vehicle speed...
21 - 8 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CLUTCH AIR UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH Because this clutch piston cannot be seen, its oper- PRESSURE TESTS ation is checked by function. Air pressure is applied Inoperative clutches can be located by substituting to the low/reverse or the 2/4 clutches.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 9 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FLUID LEAKAGE The 42LE is a dual sump transaxle. The transaxle uses both automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) for the main sump and hypoid gear lube for the differential sump.
21 - 10 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) COOLING/TRANSMISSION - STANDARD PROCE- DURE). The cooler bypass valve in the transaxle must be inspected and/or replaced also. The torque converter must also be replaced with an exchange unit. This will ensure that metal particles or sludged oil are not later transferred back into the recondi- tioned (or replaced) transaxle.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 11 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (23) Pull bottom of knuckles and drive shafts out- ward to allow clearance during transaxle removal. The drive shafts do not have to be completely removed from the vehicle. Do not allow the inner tripod joints to hang unsupported or joint dam- age may occur.
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21 - 12 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) Before disassembling transaxle, move the shift (2) Remove input and output speed sensors (Fig. lever clockwise as far as it will go and then remove 13). the shift lever. NOTE: Tag all clutch pack assemblies, as they are removed, for reassembly identification.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 13 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (4) Remove transaxle oil filter (Fig. 15). (6) Remove valve body from transaxle (Fig. 17). Fig. 17 Remove Valve Body From Transaxle Fig. 15 Remove Transaxle Oil Filter 1 - VALVE BODY 1 - TRANSAXLE FILTER 2 - FILTER RETAINING CLIPS NOTE: For valve body recondition procedure, (Refer...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 21 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (32) Remove low/reverse reaction plate snap ring (34) Remove chain cover (Fig. 49). (Fig. 47). Fig. 49 Remove Chain Cover 1 - TRANSAXLE CASE Fig. 47 Remove Low/Reverse Reaction Plate Snap 2 - CHAIN COVER Ring 1 - SCREWDRIVER (35) Stand trans upright on bellhousing.
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21 - 22 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (37) Remove chain snubber (Fig. 51). Fig. 53 Remove Transfer Shaft Sprocket Snap Ring and Wave Washer Fig. 51 Remove Chain Snubber 1 - TRANSFER SHAFT 1 - CHAIN SNUBBER 2 - WAVE WASHER 3 - SNAP RING (38) Remove transfer and output shaft sprocket 4 - SNAP RING...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 23 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (40) Remove transfer chain and sprockets as an assembly (Fig. 55). Fig. 57 Main Sump Vent Baffle Location 1 - OUTPUT SHAFT NUT Fig. 55 Remove Chain and Both Sprockets as an 2 - MAIN SUMP VENT BAFFLE 3 - TRANSFER SHAFT NUT Assembly...
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21 - 24 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) Fig. 59 Stake Grinding Pattern 1 - TRANSFER SHAFT 2 - TRANSFER SHAFT NUT (44) Using a small chisel, carefully open stakes on nut (Fig. 60). Fig. 61 Remove Output Shaft Nut 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6497 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6498 3 - BREAKER BAR...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 25 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (48) Remove rear carrier front bearing cone (Fig. 65). Fig. 63 Remove Front Bearing Cup 1 - ARBOR PRESS 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6596 Fig. 65 Remove Rear Carrier Front Bearing Cone 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 5048–1 (47) Use special tool 6597 and handle C-4171 and 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6545...
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21 - 26 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (51) Remove low/reverse piston belleville spring (Fig. 69). Fig. 67 Compressor Tool in Use 1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING Fig. 69 Low/Reverse Piston Belleville Spring 2 - SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN) 3 - TOOL 5058A-3 1 - LOW/REVERSE PISTON RETURN SPRING 4 - TOOL 5059A...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 31 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (9) Install low/reverse piston belleville spring into position (Fig. 87). Fig. 89 Compressor Tool Installed 1 - LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH RETURN SPRING Fig. 87 Install Low/Reverse Piston Return Spring 2 - SNAP RING (INSTALL AS SHOWN) 3 - TOOL 5058A-3 1 - LOW/REVERSE PISTON RETURN SPRING 4 - TOOL 5059A...
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21 - 32 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (12) Install rear carrier front bearing cone (Fig. (c) Turn case over on arbor press so that the 91). plate is resting on the press base. CAUTION: The output shaft will extend through the hole of tool 6618A.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 33 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) Fig. 93 Special Tool Installed 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6618–A Fig. 95 Press Shaft Into Case 1 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171 AND C-4171–2 2 - SPECIAL TOOL MD-998911 Fig. 94 Shim Installation 1 - SHIM 2 - OUTPUT SHAFT Fig.
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21 - 34 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (14) Apply Mopar ATF RTV (MS-GF41) as shown in (Fig. 99). Install main sump baffle to transaxle case (Fig. 100) and torque screw to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.). Fig. 99 Properly Applied Sealant 1 - SEALANT Fig.
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21 - 36 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (20) Install chain oiler (Fig. 107) and torque screw to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.). Fig. 105 Install Output Shaft Sprocket Snap Ring and Wave Washer 1 - WAVE WASHER Fig. 107 Install Chain Oiler 2 - SNAP RING 1 - CHAIN SNUBBER 2 - CHAIN OILER...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 37 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (23) Install low/reverse clutch pack (Fig. 109). (25) Install one low/reverse clutch disc (Fig. 111). Leave uppermost disc out to facilitate snap ring installation. Fig. 111 Install One Disc 1 - ONE DISC FROM LOW/REVERSE CLUTCH Fig.
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21 - 38 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (27) Install tapered snap ring (tapered side out) as shown in (Fig. 113) (Fig. 114). Fig. 115 Check Low/Reverse Clutch Clearance 1 - DIAL INDICATOR 2 - DIAL INDICATOR TIP TOOL 6268 3 - HOOK TOOL (29) Select the proper low/reverse reaction plate to achieve specifications:...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 39 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) NOTE: When installing the 2-4 clutch plates and discs, the orientation should be alternated so the pilot pads of adjacent plates do not align, refer to (Fig. 117). Fig. 119 Proper Orientation of 2/4 Clutch 1 - NOTE POSITION 2 - RETURN SPRING 3 - 2/4 CLUTCH RETAINER...
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21 - 40 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (33) Set up Tool 5058 as shown in (Fig. 121). Com- (35) Install the #7 needle bearing to the rear sun press 2/4 clutch just enough to facilitate snap ring gear (Fig. 123). The number 7 needle bearing has installation.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 41 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (37) Install front carrier/rear annulus assembly (39) Determine proper #4 thrust plate thick- and #6 needle bearing (Fig. 125). ness. (a) Select the thinnest #4 thrust plate thickness. (b) Install #4 thrust plate (Fig. 127) using petro- latum to hold into position.
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21 - 42 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (i) Remove oil pump, gasket, and input clutch CAUTION: If view through input speed sensor hole assembly to gain access to and install proper #4 is not as shown in (Fig. 128), the input clutches thrust plate.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 43 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (40) Install input clutch assembly with proper (42) Replace cooler by-pass valve if transmission thrust plate (Fig. 131). failure has occurred (Fig. 133). CAUTION: By-pass valve must be replaced if trans- mission failure occurs. Fig.
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21 - 44 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) (44) Install oil pump and torque oil pump-to-case NOTE: Install new halfshaft retainer clips. bolts to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 135). (46) Install long stub shaft bearing retaining snap ring (Fig. 137). Replace halfshaft retainer clips. Fig.
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21 - 46 TRANSAXLE 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) Fig. 143 Install Overdrive Accumulator and Springs Fig. 145 Install Valve Body Bolts (7) 1 - OVERDRIVE ACCUMULATOR PISTON 1 - EXTENSION 2 - RETURN SPRINGS 2 - SOCKET 3 - SEAL RING 3 - VALVE BODY 4 - SEAL RING CAUTION: Do not handle the valve body by the...
TRANSAXLE 21 - 47 42LE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (Continued) Fig. 147 Install Transaxle Oil Pan 1 - TRANSAXLE OIL PAN Fig. 149 Measure Input Shaft End Play Using Tool 8266—Typical 1 - TOOL 8266–8 2 - TOOL 8266–2 3 - TOOL C-3339 (2) If the torque converter is being replaced, apply a light coating of grease to the crankshaft pilot hole.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 69 ACCUMULATOR DESCRIPTION The 42LE underdrive, overdrive, low/reverse, and 2/4 clutch hydraulic circuits each contain an accumu- lator. An accumulator assembly typically consists of a piston, seals, return spring(s), and a cover or plug (Fig. 150). Fig. 151 Overdrive, Underdrive and Low/Reverse Accumulator Location 1 - OVERDRIVE ACCUMULATOR LOCATION 2 - UNDERDRIVE ACCUMULATOR LOCATION...
21 - 70 TRANSAXLE stick mode. Speed control will be deactivated if the AUTOSTICK SWITCH transaxle is shifted to 2nd gear. Shifting into OD position cancels the Autostick mode, and the trans- DESCRIPTION axle resumes the OD shift schedule. Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission fea- ture that offers manual gear shifting capability to DEACTIVATION provide you with more control.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 71 NOTE: Bearing end play and drag torque specifica- BEARINGS tions must be maintained to avoid premature bear- ing failures. ADJUSTMENTS Used (original) bearing may lose up to 50 percent of the original drag torque after break-in. BEARING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES Take extreme care when removing and installing NOTE: All bearing adjustments must be made with...
TRANSAXLE 21 - 73 NOTE: (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/ DRIVING CLUTCHES AUTOMATIC - 42LE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) for a collective view of which clutch elements are DESCRIPTION applied at each position of the selector lever. Three hydraulically applied input clutches are used to drive planetary components.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 75 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (6) Install chain spreader 6550 and expand to facilitate sprocket and chain removal (Fig. 160). Fig. 158 Remove Output Shaft Sprocket Snap Ring and Wave Washer 1 - WAVE WASHER Fig. 160 Install Chain Spreader 2 - SNAP RING 1 - OUTPUT SPROCKET 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6550...
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21 - 76 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (8) Using suitable snap ring pliers, remove long CAUTION: Driveshaft retainer clips and seals stub shaft snap ring (Fig. 162). located on the stub shafts must be replaced before reinstalling halfshafts. (10) Remove inner differential adjuster lock (Fig. 164).
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 77 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (12) Loosen outer adjuster (Fig. 166). DIFFERENTIAL DISASSEMBLY (1) Remove ring gear-to-carrier bolts (Fig. 168). Fig. 166 Loosen Outer Adjuster Fig. 168 Remove Ring Gear Bolts 1 - OUTER ADJUSTER 1 - RING GEAR BOLTS 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6503 2 - RING GEAR (13) Remove differential side cover, and carrier/...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 79 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (7) Using tool C-293-PA, adapters C-293-48, and adapter C-4996, remove differential carrier bearings (Fig. 174). Fig. 176 Differential Vent Baffle 1 - RETAINING SCREWS 2 - VENT BAFFLE W/SHIELD CAUTION: Failure to grind and open stakes on the transfer shaft nut will result in thread damage to transfer shaft during nut removal.
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21 - 80 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) Fig. 178 Stake Grinding Pattern 1 - TRANSFER SHAFT 2 - TRANSFER SHAFT NUT (17) Using a small chisel, carefully open stakes on nut (Fig. 179) Fig. 180 Press Transfer Shaft Downward to Remove Rear Cone 1 - TRANSFER SHAFT 2 - ARBOR PRESS...
TRANSAXLE 21 - 81 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (20) Remove transfer shaft preload shim (Fig. (22) Remove transfer shaft seals using special tool 182). If transfer shaft bearings are to be reused, the 6310 and foot 6310-9 (Fig. 184). Do not reuse old original shim must also be reused.
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21 - 82 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) Fig. 186 Remove Front Transfer Shaft Bearing And Pinion Depth Shim 1 - ARBOR PRESS 2 - TRANSFER SHAFT 3 - SPECIAL TOOL P-334 4 - FRONT TRANSFER SHAFT BEARING Fig. 187 Install Front Transfer Shaft CAUTION: Failure to adjust pinion depth correctly 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6494 could cause gear noise or transaxle failure.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 83 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (3) Install new front bearing (actual bearing to be (5) Install centering disc (special tool 6494-2) onto used during reassembly) onto gauge disc (special tool gauge disc rod (Fig. 191). 6549-3) (Fig. 189). Fig.
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21 - 84 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (7) Hand tighten centering nut until all play in the (9) Before making a pinion depth measurement tool has been removed. the dial indicator must be zeroed. This is done by (8) Install dial indicator into locating block Tool placing the dial indicator in the zeroing fixture (spe- 6549-1.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 85 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) • Shim size needed: 0.032+0.001= 0.033in (11) Pivot dial indicator back and forth (Fig. 197)on centering pin to obtain the shortest distance measurement. This will be the lowest number reading on dial indicator. Record the number obtained.
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21 - 86 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (19) The following steps will determine how many foot pounds are required on the outer differential adjuster to obtain the correct turning torque. CAUTION: Failure to set differential bearing preload correctly may cause bearing failure, gear noise and/or axle shaft seal failure.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 87 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) Fig. 201 Axle Shaft Seal Installation 1 - ARBOR PRESS 2 - OUTER DIFFERENTIAL ADJUSTER 3 - O-RING 4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6558 If differential was not disassembled, refer to Step Fig. 203 Carrier Bearing Installation 1 - ARBOR PRESS 2 - HANDLE C-4171 3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4340...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 89 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) Fig. 211 Outer Adjuster Installation Fig. 209 Differential Cover Installation 1 - O-RING 1 - SIDE COVER 2 - OUTER ADJUSTER Fig. 210 Seal Protector Fig. 212 Special Tool 6548 1 - SEAL PROTECTOR (6591) 1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6548 2 - SIDE COVER ⁄...
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21 - 90 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) Fig. 213 Determining Turning Torque 1 - FT. LBS. TORQUE WRENCH 3 - IN. LBS. TORQUE WRENCH 2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6548 4 - SPECIAL TOOL 6503 (33) Install transfer shaft into transaxle case (Fig. CAUTION: Bottom of support fixture must be flush 214).
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 91 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) Fig. 217 Correct Seal Orientation 1 - SEAL PROTECTOR 2 - FRONT TRANSFER SHAFT SEAL 3 - SERRATED SIDE REARWARD Fig. 215 Transfer Shaft Support Fixture 1 - SUPPORT FIXTURE (6595) Fig. 218 Seal Installation 1 - ARBOR PRESS 2 - SEAL INSTALLER (6567A) 3 - TRANSAXLE CASE...
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21 - 92 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (38) Install rear transfer shaft seal. The seal must CAUTION: Properly seated cups are essential in be installed so that the spring side of the seal faces correctly setting bearing preload. the installation tool (Fig. 219). Use the same special (40) Use special tool 6560 to press cup into case tool (6567A) to install the seal.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 93 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) CAUTION: Failure to set the transfer shaft turning torque correctly may cause transfer shaft bearings or seals to fail. Be sure transfer shaft does not have end play. If end play exists, install a thinner preload shim.
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21 - 94 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) Fig. 227 Vent Baffle Installation Fig. 225 Staking New Nuts 1 - NO SEALER ON THIS EDGE 1 - ARBOR PRESS 2 - APPLY SEALER 2 - STAKING TOOL (6589) 3 - VENT BAFFLE (49) Install new inner adjuster O-ring.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 95 FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (51) Transfer shaft to ring gear backlash should be (53) Install seal protector (special tool 6591) on 0.006 to 0.009 thousands of an inch. To get the shaft (Fig. 231). backlash close enough to measure, perform the fol- lowing steps.
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21 - 96 TRANSAXLE FINAL DRIVE (Continued) (55) To check and/or adjust backlash, remove the FLUID inspection plug from the top of the differential. Install dial indicator as shown in (Fig. 233). The tip STANDARD PROCEDURE of the dial indicator must be perpendicular against one of the ring gear teeth.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 97 FLUID (Continued) Low fluid level can cause a variety of conditions because it allows the pump to take in air along with the fluid. As in any hydraulic system, air bubbles make the fluid spongy, therefore, pressures will be low and build up slowly.
21 - 98 TRANSAXLE FLUID (Continued) Be sure to examine the fluid on the dipstick closely. FLUID/FILTER SERVICE (RECOMMENDED) If there is any doubt about its condition, drain out a (1) Raise vehicle on a hoist (Refer to LUBRICA- sample for a double check. TION &...
TRANSAXLE 21 - 99 FLUID (Continued) ALTERNATIVE MAINTENANCE METHODS (4) Follow the manufacturers recommended proce- dure and evacuate the fluid from the transaxle. TRANSAXLE FLUID EXCHANGER METHOD (5) Remove the suction line from the dipstick tube. (6) Pour four quarts of Mopar ATF+4 (Automatic CAUTION: The use of any fluid exchanger that Transmission Fluid—Type 9602) through the dipstick introduces additives into the transaxle is not rec-...
TRANSAXLE 21 - 103 GEAR SHIFT CABLE - COLUMN (Continued) (13) Move the steering column to full tilt downward. Put the column shifter in park with key removed. (14) Adjust cable by rotating the adjuster into lock position (Fig. 248) . The adjuster will click when lock is fully adjusted.
21 - 104 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT CABLE - COLUMN (Continued) (8) Check shifter for proper operation. It should (5) Remove retaining clip from shift cable conduit operate smoothly without binding. The vehicle should bracket (Fig. 253) . crank in Park or Neutral only. (6) Disconnect shifter cable from cable attach stud (pin) (Fig.
21 - 106 TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT CABLE - FLOOR (Continued) (10) Route cable through hole in shifter conduit (3) Make sure that the transaxle shift lever (at bracket and attach to cable attaching shift pin by transaxle) is in the Park position. This is the most snapping into place (Fig.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 111 INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) NOTE: The OD/UD clutch reaction plate has a step (16) Remove the UD clutch flat snap ring (Fig. on both sides. Install the OD/UD clutches reaction 276). plate tapered step side up. (14) Remove the OD/UD reaction plate (Fig.
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21 - 112 TRANSAXLE INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) CAUTION: Compress return spring just enough to (20) Remove UD clutch piston (Fig. 280). remove or install snap ring. (18) Using Tool 5059A and an arbor press, com- press UD clutch piston enough to remove snap ring (Fig.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 113 INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (22) Tap on input hub with soft faced hammer and (23) Separate clutch retainer from OD/Reverse pis- separate input hub from OD/Reverse piston and ton (Fig. 284). clutch retainer (Fig. 282) (Fig. 283). Fig.
21 - 114 TRANSAXLE INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (26) Using a suitably sized socket and an arbor press, remove input shaft from input shaft hub (Fig. 288). Fig. 286 Return Spring and Snap Ring 1 - OD/REVERSE PISTON 2 - RETURN SPRING 3 - SNAP RING Fig.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 115 INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (2) Install input shaft snap ring (Fig. 290). Fig. 292 Install Snap Ring 1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM (COMPRESS RETURN SPRING JUST Fig. 290 Install Input Shaft Snap Ring ENOUGH TO REMOVE OR INSTALL SNAP RING) 1 - INPUT SHAFT 2 - SCREWDRIVER 2 - SCREWDRIVER (DO NOT SCRATCH BEARING SURFACE)
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21 - 116 TRANSAXLE INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (5) Install the input hub/shaft assembly. to the (7) Install UD clutch piston (Fig. 296). OD/Reverse piston/clutch retainer ashy. (Fig. 294). Fig. 296 Underdrive Clutch Piston Fig. 294 Install Input Shaft Hub Assembly 1 - PISTON 1 - PUSH DOWN TO INSTALL INPUT SHAFT HUB ASSEMBLY (ROTATE TO ALIGN SPLINES)
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 117 INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (9) Using Tool 5059A and an arbor press, install (10) Install the UD clutch pack (four fibers/four the UD spring retainer and snap ring. (Fig. 298) (Fig. steels) (Fig. 300). Leave the top disc out until after 299) Compress just enough to install snap ring.
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21 - 118 TRANSAXLE INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (12) Install the last UD clutch disc (Fig. 302). Fig. 304 Tapered Snap Ring Fig. 302 Install Last UD Clutch Disc 1 - OVERDRIVE/UNDERDRIVE CLUTCHES REACTION PLATE TAPERED SNAP RING 1 - ONE UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH DISC 2 - SCREWDRIVER (DO NOT SCRATCH REACTION PLATE) (13) Install the OD/UD clutch reaction plate and snap ring (Fig.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 119 INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) Fig. 306 Input Clutch Assembly on Pressure Fixture Fig. 308 Press Down on UD Clutch Pack and Zero Tool 8391 Dial Indicator 1 - INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 - DIAL INDICATOR 2 - INPUT CLUTCH PRESSURE FIXTURE 8391 2 - UNDERDRIVE CLUTCH (19) Take average of four measurements and com- pare with UD clutch pack clearance specification.
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21 - 120 TRANSAXLE INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (22) Install OD reaction plate waved snap ring (24) Install OD reaction plate flat snap ring (Fig. (Fig. 310). 312). Fig. 310 Install Waved Snap Ring Fig. 312 Install Flat Snap Ring 1 - ARBOR PRESS RAM 1 - OVERDRIVE REACTION PLATE WAVED SNAP RING 2 - TOOL 5059A...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 121 INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) (26) Zero dial indicator and apply 30 psi (206 kPa) (30) Tap reaction plate down to allow installation air pressure to the overdrive clutch hose on Tool of the reverse clutch snap ring. Install reverse clutch 8391.
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21 - 122 TRANSAXLE INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (Continued) reverse clutch pack measurement in four (4) places, 90° apart. (35) Take average of four measurements and com- pare with reverse clutch pack clearance specification. The reverse clutch pack clearance is 0.89-1.37 mm (0.035-0.054 in.).
21 - 124 TRANSAXLE STANDARD PROCEDURE - OIL PUMP VOLUME OIL PUMP CHECK DESCRIPTION Measuring oil pump output volume will determine The oil pump is located in the pump housing inside if sufficient flow to the transmission oil cooler exists, the bell housing of the transaxle case.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 125 OIL PUMP (Continued) DISASSEMBLY (4) Re-install the gears and check clearances. (5) Measure the clearance between the outer gear When disassembling the transaxle it is necessary and the pump pocket (Fig. 330). Clearance should be to inspect the oil pump for wear and damage. 0.089–0.202 mm (0.0035-0.0079 in.).
21 - 126 TRANSAXLE OIL PUMP (Continued) ASSEMBLY PLANETARY GEARTRAIN (1) Assemble oil pump as shown in (Fig. 331) DESCRIPTION (2) Install and torque reaction shaft support-to-oil pump housing bolts to 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) torque. The planetary geartrain is located between the input clutch assembly and the rear of the transaxle case.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 127 To replace the long stub shaft bearing, install stub SEAL - STUB SHAFT (LONG) shaft in soft-jawed vise. Remove the stub shaft bear- ing C-clip (Fig. 334). Install bearing splitter onto the REMOVAL shaft. Install Special Tool # P-334 under the bearing. If it has been diagnosed that the long stub shaft Using a shop press, remove the bearing from the seal is leaking, the following procedure can be used...
21 - 128 TRANSAXLE SEAL - STUB SHAFT (LONG) (Continued) CAUTION: If short stub shaft has corrosion, use caution when removing differential cover. Inspect seal and shaft for damage after removal of cover. Replace shaft and/or seal as required. (4) Index outer adjuster (Fig. 338). Remove lock bracket and back out adjuster exactly one revolution.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 129 SEAL - STUB SHAFT (SHORT) REMOVAL The following procedure can be used to replace the short stub shaft seal without having to remove the transaxle from the vehicle. If the adjuster or bearing located behind the adjuster require replacement, do not use this procedure.
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21 - 130 TRANSAXLE SEAL - STUB SHAFT (SHORT) (Continued) (3) Remove solenoid connector from transaxle case. (4) Remove long stub shaft from transaxle (Fig. 343). Fig. 342 Stub Shaft Corrosion 1 - STUB SHAFT 2 - CORROSION AREA INSTALLATION (1) Lube O-ring, threads on adjuster, seal protector and seal lips with gear oil before installing.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 131 SEAL - TRANSFER SHAFT (Continued) (6) Index outer adjuster (Fig. 345). Remove lock (7) Tighten the outer adjuster 3/4 of a turn. Seat bracket and back out adjuster exactly one revolution. bearings by turning differential carrier three or four Then remove differential cover.
21 - 134 TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE (Continued) (3) Move the gear shifter to PARK and the ignition key to the LOCK position (Fig. 356). (4) If the interlock cable is being replaced, remove the pin to allow cable to “self adjust.” Press locking clip (Fig.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 135 SHIFT INTERLOCK CABLE (Continued) ACTION EXPECTED RESPONSE 1. Turn key to the OFF 1. Shifter CAN be shifted position. out of park. 2. Turn key to the 2. Shifter CANNOT be ON/RUN position. shifted out of park. 3.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 137 SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID (Continued) (6) Remove the 2 screws attaching the lower shroud to the steering column (Fig. 364) . Remove the lower shroud from the steering column. Fig. 366 Solenoid Retainer Clip 1 - SOLENOID 2 - MOUNTING STUD 3 - RETAINER CLIP Fig.
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21 - 138 TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK SOLENOID (Continued) (7) Install the lower shroud (Fig. 364) on the steer- ing column. Install and securely tighten the 2 screws attaching the lower shroud to the steering column. (8) Install the tilt lever (Fig. 363) on the steering column.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 139 SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM (Continued) COLUMN Vehicles equipped with a column shifter utilize a brake transmission shift interlock (BTSI) solenoid, which prevents the transmission gear shifter from being moved out of PARK without a driver in place (Fig.
21 - 140 TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM (Continued) DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE/ If the floor shifter cannot be moved out of the PARK position, refer to Shifter Locked In Place TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM below. If the shift lever can be shifted out of PARK without the brake pedal depressed, refer to Circuit FLOOR SHIFT MODELS Test below.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 141 SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM (Continued) circuit or brake lamp switch. Repair the short or ACTION EXPECTED RESPONSE replace brake lamp switch as necessary. 6. With the key removed, 6. Shifter cannot be (8) Reconnect the wire connector to the solenoid. try to shift out of PARK .
21 - 142 TRANSAXLE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM (Continued) lamp switch. Repair the open or replace brake lamp switch as necessary. (7) Depress the brake pedal. The test light should go out. If it does not, there is a short in the ground circuit or brake lamp switch.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 143 SHIFT MECHANISM (Continued) (6) Remove the five floor pan attaching nuts from SOLENOID/PRESSURE the shifter base and shift cable bracket (Fig. 378). SWITCH ASSY (7) Remove shifter assembly from vehicle (Fig. 378). DESCRIPTION The Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assembly (Fig. 379) is inside the transaxle and mounted to the valve body assembly.
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21 - 144 TRANSAXLE SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSY (Continued) needed. When a solenoid is energized, the solenoid The PCM also tests the 2/4 and OD pressure valve shifts, and a fluid passage is opened or closed switches when they are normally off (OD and 2/4 are (vented or applied), depending on its default operat- tested in 1st gear, OD in 2nd gear, and 2/4 in 3rd ing state.
21 - 148 TRANSAXLE SPEED SENSOR - OUTPUT (Continued) Fig. 391 O-Ring Location 1 - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR 2 - O-RING INSTALLATION (1) Verify o-ring is installed into position (Fig. 391) Fig. 392 Torque Converter Assembly 1 - TURBINE (2) Install and tighten output speed sensor to 27 2 - IMPELLER N·m (20 ft.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 149 TORQUE CONVERTER (Continued) REMOVAL (3) Align torque converter to oil pump seal open- ing. (4) Insert torque converter hub into oil pump. NOTE: If torque conveter assembly is being (5) While pushing torque converter inward, rotate replaced, it is necessary to restart the TCC Break-In converter until converter is fully seated in the oil Strategy.
21 - 150 TRANSAXLE (4) Insert a screwdriver into the 18 mm hole with TRANSFER SYSTEM the screwdriver BELOW the chains (Fig. 396). An assistant may be needed to perform this step. INSPECTION The need to replace the transfer chains because of excessive wear is unlikely.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 151 TRANSFER SYSTEM (Continued) Fig. 398 Measuring Marks on Scale 1 - SCALE 2 - RULER 3 - MARKS PLACED ON SCALE Fig. 399 Checking Sprocket Height ADJUSTMENTS 1 - STRAIGHT EDGE 2 - FEELER GAUGE DRIVE SPROCKET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE A spacer beneath the output sprocket is used to position the output sprocket in line with the transfer...
21 - 152 TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION CONTROL TRANSMISSION RANGE RELAY SENSOR DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION The transmission control relay is located in the The Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) is mounted Power Distribution Center (PDC) on the left side of to the top of the valve body inside the transaxle and the engine compartment (Fig.
TRANSAXLE 21 - 153 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (Continued) TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE SENSOR The TRS has an integrated thermistor (Fig. 403) that the PCM uses to monitor the transmission’s sump temperature. Since fluid temperature can affect transmission shift quality and convertor lock up, the PCM requires this information to determine which shift schedule to operate in.
21 - 156 TRANSAXLE VALVE BODY (Continued) REMOVAL NOTE: If valve body is being reconditioned or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE) (1) Disconnect the TRS wiring connector. The sole- noid wiring connector can remain attached to the case.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 157 VALVE BODY (Continued) (7) Remove valve body bolts-to-case (Fig. 411). Fig. 413 Accumulator Assembly—Typical 1 - ACCUMULATOR PISTON (UNDERDRIVE) Fig. 411 Valve Body Bolts 2 - RETURN SPRINGS 3 - SEAL RING 1 - EXTENSION 4 - SEAL RING 2 - SOCKET 3 - VALVE BODY (8) Carefully remove valve body assembly from...
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21 - 162 TRANSAXLE VALVE BODY (Continued) (15) Remove regulator valve spring retainer (Fig. (17) Remove valves and springs as shown in (Fig. 429). 431). (18) Cleanliness through entire disassembly and assembly of the valve body cannot be overempha- sized. When disassembling, each part should be washed in a suitable solvent, then dried by com- pressed air.
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21 - 164 TRANSAXLE VALVE BODY (Continued) (2) Install regulator valve spring retainer (Fig. 433). Fig. 435 Valve Retainer Location 1 - RETAINER Fig. 433 Install Regulator Valve Spring Retainer 2 - RETAINER using Tool 6302 1 - TOOL 6302 (5) Install 2/4 Accumulator components as shown 2 - RETAINER in (Fig.
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 165 VALVE BODY (Continued) Fig. 437 Ball Check Location 1 - (#4) BALL CHECK LOCATION 3 - (#5) BALL CHECK LOCATION 2 - (#2) BALL CHECK LOCATION 4 - (#3) BALL CHECK LOCATION (7) Install thermal valve to the transfer plate (Fig. (8) Install oil screen to transfer plate (Fig.
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21 - 166 TRANSAXLE VALVE BODY (Continued) (9) Install separator plate to transfer plate (Fig. (11) Install the transfer plate to the valve body 440). (Fig. 442). Fig. 442 Install Transfer Plate to Valve Body Fig. 440 Install Separator Plate to Transfer Plate 1 - TRANSFER PLATE 1 - SEPARATOR PLATE 2 - VALVE BODY...
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TRANSAXLE 21 - 167 VALVE BODY (Continued) (13) Install the stiffener plate (Fig. 444). (15) Install the manual shaft/rooster comb and transmission range sensor to the valve body (Fig. 446). Fig. 444 Install Stiffener Plate 1 - STIFFENER PLATE Fig. 446 Manual Shaft/Rooster Comb and (14) Install the solenoid/pressure switch assembly Transmission Range Sensor and to the transfer plate (Fig.
21 - 168 TRANSAXLE VALVE BODY (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Install valve body into position and start bolts. Torque valve body to transaxle case bolts (Fig. 448) to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.) torque. Fig. 449 Transaxle Oil Filter 1 - TRANSAXLE FILTER 2 - FILTER RETAINING CLIPS Fig.
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22 - 2 TIRES/WHEELS • Visual Buzziness (high frequency, rapid vibra- TIRES/WHEELS tion up and down) To rule out vibrations due to brakes or powertrain: DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TIRE AND WHEEL • Lightly apply brakes at speed; if vibration occurs VIBRATION or is enhanced, vibration is likely due to causes other Tire and wheel imbalance, runout and force varia-...
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 3 TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) assembly from vehicle and install it back on the hub two studs over from original mounting posi- tion. If re-indexing the tire and wheel assembly corrects or reduces system runout, check hub runout and repair as necessary (Refer to 5 - BRAKES BASE/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ ROTORS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 5 TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) (6) Once back together, road test the vehicle for at STANDARD PROCEDURE least 5 miles, following the format described in Road Test. If vibration persists, and all components tested STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIRE AND WHEEL are within specification, the tires may have an exces- BALANCE sive radial force condition.
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22 - 6 TIRES/WHEELS TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) Fig. 8 Static Unbalance & Balance 1 - HEAVY SPOT 4 - CORRECTIVE WEIGHT LOCATION 2 - CENTER LINE OF SPINDLE 5 - TIRE OR WHEEL TRAMP, OR WHEEL HOP 3 - ADD BALANCE WEIGHTS HERE Fig.
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 7 TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) NON-DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN TIRES Tires on the front and rear axles operate at differ- ent loads and perform different functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
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22 - 8 TIRES/WHEELS TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) in damage to the wheel cover. The wheel cover is REMOVAL removed by pulling it off the wheel by hand. (3) Grasp the wheel cover at the edges in line with REMOVAL - TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY the remaining installed wheel mounting nuts and (ALUMINUM WHEEL) pull straight outward from the wheel.
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 9 TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) Fig. 13 Tightening Sequence Fig. 14 Two Wheel Mounting Nuts Installed INSTALLATION - TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY 1 - VALVE STEM 2 - NUTS (STEEL WHEEL) 3 - HUB 4 - WHEEL NOTE: Never use oil or grease on studs or wheel mounting nuts.
22 - 10 TIRES/WHEELS TIRES/WHEELS (Continued) tire that is low or high. This will be displayed for the rest of the ignition cycle, or until either the C/T, MENU, STEP or RESET button is pressed. If a road tire is replaced by the spare, the TPM system will detect the swap automatically (after the ignition has been cycled) and display SPARE SWAP DETECTED along with a chime (This could take up...
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 11 CAUTION: Do not reuse the original Sensor-To- SENSOR - TPM Wheel Grommet when installing a pressure sensor. Always use a new grommet and properly torque the DESCRIPTION sensor nut to specifications. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/ On vehicles equipped with Tire Pressure Monitor- WHEELS/TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING/SENSOR - ing, one tire pressure sensor is mounted to each...
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22 - 12 TIRES/WHEELS SENSOR - TPM (Continued) CAUTION: Never attempt to train more than one vehicle at a time. System is capable of reading tire pressure sensor transmissions from other nearby vehicles while in train mode. Each time a wheel rotation or tire pressure sensor replacement occurs the tire pressure sensors must be retrained.
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 13 SENSOR - TPM (Continued) INSTALLATION NOTE: Before reinstalling a tire pressure sensor, replace sealing grommet at base of valve stem. (1) Wipe area clean where sensor sealing grommet contacts wheel. Make sure surface of wheel is not damaged.
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22 - 14 TIRES/WHEELS SENSOR - TPM (Continued) TIRES DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION - TIRE Tires are designed and engineered for each specific vehicle. They provide the best overall performance for normal operation. The ride and handling charac- teristics match the vehicle’s requirements. With proper care they will give excellent reliability, trac- tion, skid resistance, and tread life.
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 15 TIRES (Continued) TIRE IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION - RADIAL-PLY TIRES Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life and ride quality, and decrease rolling resistance. TIRE TYPE (Not P - Passenger Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of present on all tires) four.
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22 - 16 TIRES/WHEELS TIRES (Continued) DESCRIPTION - SPARE TIRE (TEMPORARY) DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TREAD WEAR The compact temporary spare tire is designed for INDICATORS emergency use only. The original tire should be Tread wear indicators are molded into the bottom repaired or replaced at the first opportunity, then of the tread grooves.
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TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 17 TIRES (Continued) STANDARD PROCEDURE STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES The specified tire pressures have been chosen to provide safe operation, vehicle stability, and a smooth ride. The proper tire pressure specification can be found on the Tire Inflation Pressure Label provided with the vehicle (usually on the rear face of the driv- er’s door).
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22 - 18 TIRES/WHEELS TIRES (Continued) Install wheel on vehicle, and progressively tighten the 5 wheel nuts to a torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.). Fig. 28 Safety Rim 1 - FLANGE 2 - RIDGE 3 - WELL Fig. 27 Tire Repair Area 1 - REPAIRABLE AREA The wheel studs and nuts are designed for specific wheel applications and must be replaced with equiv-...
TIRES/WHEELS 22 - 19 WHEELS (Continued) WARNING: FAILURE EQUIVALENT WHEEL COVER REPLACEMENT WHEELS ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SAFETY AND HANDLING OF THE DESCRIPTION VEHICLE. This vehicle uses a bolt-on type wheel cover (Fig. 29). This bolt-on wheel cover cannot be removed from WARNING: REPLACEMENT WITH USED WHEELS IS the wheel until three of the five wheel mounting nuts NOT RECOMMENDED.
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22 - 20 TIRES/WHEELS WHEEL COVER (Continued) (2) Install and lightly tighten the three remain- ing wheel mounting nuts, securing the wheel cover in place (Fig. 29). (3) Tighten all five wheel mounting nuts in the proper sequence (Fig. 32). Tighten wheel nuts to a torque of 135 N·m (100 ft.
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22 - 22 TIRES/WHEELS WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS - FRONT (Continued) (3) Install the rotor on the hub and bearing assem- bly (Fig. 34). (4) Install disc brake caliper back over brake rotor and align with caliper mounting holes on steering knuckle.
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BODY 23 - 1 BODY TABLE OF CONTENTS page page BODY DECKLID ......13 DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION .
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23 - 2 BODY BODY (Continued) the vehicle should not enter the passenger or luggage Some water leaks must be tested for a considerable compartment. Moving sealing surfaces will not length of time to become apparent. When a leak always seal water tight under all conditions. At appears, find the highest point of the water track or times, side glass or door seals will allow water to drop.
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BODY 23 - 3 BODY (Continued) noticed in the passenger compartment during high Semi-Rigid Plastics: cross winds. Over compensating on door or glass Examples of semi-rigid plastic use: Interior Panels, adjustments to stop wind noise that occurs under Under Hood Panels, and other Body Trim Panels. severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and Flexible Plastics: excessive closing or latching effort.
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23 - 4 BODY BODY (Continued) RIGID, SEMI-RIGID, AND FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PARTS TYPES CODE FAMILY NAME COMMON TRADE NAME TYPICAL APPLICATION ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE LURAN S CONSOLES, GRILLES ACRYLITE ACRYLONITRILE TERLURAN A PILLARS, CONSOLES, BUTADIENE STYRENE GRILLES ABS/PC ABS/PC ALLOY PULSE, PROLOY, DOORS, INSTRUMENT BAYBLEND PANELS...
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BODY 23 - 5 BODY (Continued) CODE FAMILY NAME COMMON TRADE NAME TYPICAL APPLICATION UNSATURATED SMC, BMC, TMC, ZMC, IMC, GRILLE OPENING PANEL, POLYESTER XSMC, UP LIFTGATES, FLARESIDE (THERMOSETTING) FENDERS, FENDER EXTENSIONS EEBC ETHER/ESTER BLOCKED EEBC BUMPERS CO-POLYMER EEBC/PBTP EEBC/POLYBUTYLENE EEBC, PBTP, BEXLOY BUMPER, ROCKER PANELS TEREPTHALATE...
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23 - 6 BODY BODY (Continued) PANEL SECTIONING backing. Reinforcements can be made with several applications of glass cloth saturated with structural If it is required to section a large panel for a plas- adhesive. Semi-rigid or flexible repair materials tic repair, it will be necessary to reinforce the panel should be used for semi-rigid or flexible backing rein- (Fig.
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BODY 23 - 7 BODY (Continued) Fig. 4 BEVELING ANGLE - 20 DEGREE • Panel repair for both flexible and rigid panels are basically the same. The primary difference Fig. 6 DAMAGE COMPONENT between flexible panel repair and rigid panel repair 1 - PUNCTURE is in the adhesive materials used (Fig.
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23 - 8 BODY BODY (Continued) Fig. 8 FABRICATED PANEL Fig. 7 DAMAGED PANEL CUTOUT AND PATCH 1 - STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE 1 - CUTOUT 2 - FIBERGLASS CLOTH OR FIBERGLASS MESH TAPE 2 - DAMAGED BODY PANEL 3 - WIDTH OF V-GROOVE 3 - 4 MM (0.160 IN.) HOLES 4 - WAXED PAPER 4 - PATCH CUT TO SIZE...
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BODY 23 - 9 BODY (Continued) (12) Position patch in cutout against support (15) Install screws to hold the patch to support squares and adjust patch until the gap is equal along squares (Fig. 12). Tighten screws until patch surface all sides (Fig.
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23 - 10 BODY BODY (Continued) (18) Apply adhesive backed nylon mesh (dry wall apply a coat of high quality rigid plastic body filler. tape) over gaps around patch (Fig. 14). Prime, block sand, and paint as required. (19) Mix enough adhesive to cover the entire patch STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEAT STAKING area.
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BODY 23 - 11 BODY (Continued) (3) Insert key into lock cylinder and cycle the mechanism from the locked to the unlocked position. DESCRIPTION N·m Lbs. Lbs. Front seat back to seat cushion NOTE: Do not add more lubricant. Front seat arm rest - 60/40 (4) Cycle the lock cylinder mechanism several Front arm rest - 50/50 split times to allow the lubricant to flow throughout the...
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23 - 12 BODY BODY (Continued) SPECIAL TOOLS BODY Stick, Trim C-4755 Remover, Moldings C-4829 Pliers, Headliner Clip C–6967...
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23 - 14 DECKLID DECKLID HINGE REMOVAL REMOVAL (1) Release decklid latch and open decklid. (1) Open decklid. (2) Mark hinge locations on inside of decklid to aid (2) Support decklid with a suitable prop device or installation. block. (3) Disconnect the wire harness connector, if (3) Remove hinge bolts (Fig.
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(5) Disconnect power lock connector from latch solenoid. (6) Disconnect decklid ajar switch connector from latch. (7) Remove latch from vehicle. Fig. 5 DECK LID LATCH - INTREPID 1 - LOCK CYLINDER BRACKET 2 - LOCK SET 3 - TRUNK LID 4 - TRUNK LID LATCH 5 - TRUNK LOCK CYLINDER Fig.
23 - 16 DECKLID INSTALLATION LATCH STRIKER (1) Install decklid lock cylinder. REMOVAL (2) Install decklid lock set. (3) Place latch in position on vehicle. (1) Open decklid. (4) Connect decklid ajar switch connector on latch. (2) Remove trunk liner as necessary. (5) Connect power lock connector on latch solenoid.
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DECKLID 23 - 17 SLAM BUMPER REMOVAL (1) Open decklid. (2) Pull slam bumper from decklid. (3) Remove slam bumper from decklid. INSTALLATION (1) Place slam bumper in position on decklid. (2) Push slam bumper into decklid. (3) Verify decklid alignment. SUPPORT CYLINDER REMOVAL Fig.
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23 - 18 DOOR - FRONT DOOR - FRONT TABLE OF CONTENTS page page DOOR - FRONT INSTALLATION ......22 DESCRIPTION .
DOOR - FRONT 23 - 19 CHECK STRAP (Continued) INSTALLATION INSTALLATION (1) Place check strap in position on vehicle. (1) Place door in position on vehicle. (2) Install bolts attaching check strap to door end (2) Engage door onto pin on upper door hinge. frame and body.
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23 - 20 DOOR - FRONT DOOR GLASS (Continued) (5) Remove glass from roller channel. EXTERIOR HANDLE (6) Raise glass upward and out of the opening at top of door. REMOVAL (1) Remove door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/ INSTALLATION DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) (1) Lower glass into opening at top of door.
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DOOR - FRONT 23 - 21 REMOVAL - DOOR HINGE DOUBLE ENDED HINGE STUD (1) Remove door hinge. REMOVAL (2) To remove double ended stud, double nut stud and back stud out of door frame. If stud is broken, REMOVAL use locking pliers on the shoulder of the double (1) Mark location of hinge on hinge pillar.
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23 - 22 DOOR - FRONT LATCH LATCH STRIKER REMOVAL REMOVAL (1) Close door glass. (1) Open front door. (2) Remove door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/ (2) Mark location of door latch striker on B-pillar DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) to assist installation alignment.
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DOOR - FRONT 23 - 23 LOCK CYLINDER SIDE VIEW MIRROR FLAG REMOVAL REMOVAL (1) Remove door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/ (1) Pull cover, release clips and remove (Fig. 11). DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) (2) Remove the bolts and remove the bracket, if (2) Remove water shield, as necessary necessary.
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23 - 24 DOOR - FRONT (3) Open trim plug from the pull cup and remote SIDE VIEW MIRROR FLAG bezel by inserting a small flat blade tool into the notch and lifting up. REMOVAL - WITH SPEAKER (4) Remove three screws from bottom of door. (1) Open the front door.
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DOOR - FRONT 23 - 25 TRIM PANEL (Continued) (16) Install three screws to the bottom of the door. Tighten all screws to 1.3 to 1.9 N·m (12 to 17 in. lbs.) torque. (17) Place speaker grille in position on trim panel. TRIM PANEL - WOOD TRIM REMOVAL - WOOD TRIM (1) Remove door trim panel.
23 - 26 DOOR - FRONT TRIM PANEL - WOOD TRIM (Continued) fer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) (2) Slide glass from regulator roller channel. (3) Disconnect power window motor wire connector. (4) Loosen bolt attaching regulator support brace to door panel.
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23 - 28 DOORS - REAR (6) Connect door wire harness to instrument panel DOOR wire harness. (7) Attach check strap. REMOVAL (8) Align door to achieve equal spacing to sur- (1) Open rear door. rounding body panels. Panels should be flush across (2) Mark location of hinge on door end frame.
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DOORS - REAR 23 - 29 DOOR GLASS (Continued) (4) Tighten nuts to attach regulator roller channel to glass and lift plate. (5) Install upper trim retainer channel. (6) Install watershield. (7) Install door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/ DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION) ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENT...
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23 - 30 DOORS - REAR LATCH (Continued) Fig. 6 REAR DOOR LATCH 1 - TO LOCK BUTTON 4 - REAR DOOR LATCH 2 - CLIPS 5 - TO DOOR HANDLE 3 - WIRE CONNECT INSTALLATION (1) Place latch in position in door. (2) Install screws attaching door latch to door end frame.
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DOORS - REAR 23 - 31 TRIM PANEL REMOVAL CAUTION: Do not pry on door trim panel, damage to trim panel will result. (1) Open trim plug from the pull cup and remote bezel by inserting a small flat blade tool into the notch and lifting up.
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23 - 32 DOORS - REAR TRIM PANEL - WOOD TRIM REMOVAL - WOOD TRIM (1) Remove door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/ DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) (2) Remove and discard the retainer clips (Fig. 10) (3) Remove the wood trim from the trim panel.
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DOORS - REAR 23 - 33 WINDOW REGULATOR REMOVAL (1) Remove flag cover, door trim panel, water shield as necessary, and pull cup support bracket. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - REAR/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) (2) Slide glass from regulator roller channel (Fig. 12).
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23 - 34 EXTERIOR EXTERIOR TABLE OF CONTENTS page page BODY SIDE MOLDINGS INSTALLATION - 300 M - UPPER ..36 REMOVAL ......34 INSTALLATION - 300 M - LOWER .
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EXTERIOR 23 - 35 COWL GRILLE AND SCREEN EXTERIOR NAME PLATES REMOVAL REMOVAL (1) Release hood latch and open hood. (2) Remove wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI- REMOVAL - DOUBLE SIDED TAPE CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS (1) Mark reference points before removing. REMOVAL) (2) Using a heat gun gently apply heat in a circu- (3) Remove screws attaching cowl screen at the...
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23 - 36 EXTERIOR REMOVAL - 300 M - UPPER FRONT STRUT TOWER TO (1) Open hood. TOWER BRACE (2) Remove fascia. (3) Drill out rivets attaching cross bracket to REMOVAL grille. (1) Open hood. (4) Remove upper grille six attaching clips. (2) Remove the cowl screen.
EXTERIOR 23 - 37 GRILLE OPENING FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL (1) Remove headlamp housing. REMOVAL (2) Remove splash shield to fascia plastic rivets. (1) Open hood. (3) Remove splash shield to sill cladding. (2) Mark bolt locations on the upper radiator clo- (4) First remove fender bolt to lower cowl.
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23 - 38 EXTERIOR FRONT FENDER (Continued) (8) Install splash shield plastic rivets to sill clad- REAR WHEELHOUSE SPLASH ding. SHIELD (9) Install splash shield plastic rivets to fascia. (10) Install headlamp assembly. REMOVAL (11) Check fender for flush and gap. (1) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
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EXTERIOR 23 - 39 SIDE VIEW MIRROR (Continued) INSTALLATION to glass holder attachment, otherwise the glass holder could be installed incorrectly causing poor (1) Feed power mirror wire harness through hole retention and possible repeat failure. in mirror flag and seat grommet. Do not pull on wire (1) Position the new mirror glass holder to the harness to seat grommet.
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HOOD 23 - 41 be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front fenders HOOD and flush across the top surfaces along fenders. (4) Verify hood operation and alignment. REMOVAL (1) Raise hood to full up position. (2) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations LATCH with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro- vide reference marks for installation.
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(9) Release the rubber grommet from the dash panel. Pull cable through the dash panel access hole. (10) Remove cable from vehicle. Fig. 6 HOOD RELEASE CABLE - INTREPID Fig. 4 HOOD LATCH - INTREPID 1 - HOOD LATCH 1 - HOOD BUMPER ADJUSTER...
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HOOD 23 - 43 LATCH RELEASE CABLE (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Place cable in position on vehicle. (2) Push cable through access hole in dash panel. (3) Install release cable rubber grommet into access hole in dash panel. (4) Install screws attaching hood latch release cable handle to the cowl side.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 45 CLUSTER BEZEL (Continued) (3) Install the items covering the bezel mounting REMOVAL), (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CROSS screws. CAR BEAM - REMOVAL) and etc. (4) Install the one screw (Concorde/300M) to clus- (2) Feed electrical wires back through the silencer ter bezel wiring pass through holes (Fig.
23 - 46 INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION GLOVE BOX (1) Install latch from outer door. REMOVAL (2) Install one screw to the latch. (3) Place teh the inner and outer door together. (1) Remove the four screws at bottom of glove box (4) Install the nine screws to the backside of the door.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 47 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued) - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE BIN - REMOVAL). (10) Disconnect wire connectors to the HVAC con- trol and traction control switch and remove bezel from vehicle. (11) Remove two screws to left console side cover, pull outboard and remove from vehicle.
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23 - 48 INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued) Fig. 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL 1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL 4 - STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING PLATE 2 - ATTACHING SCREWS 5 - INSTRUMENT PANEL COLUMN BRACKET 3 - CROSS CAR BEAM INSTALLATION and two ground eyelets left of the floor tunnel near the bulkhead.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 49 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued) (20) Place the right console side cover into position the left lower instrument panel cover into position and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to right console side cover.
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23 - 56 INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP (Continued) (3) Engage weatherstrip along the header and down the A-pillar. (4) Verify weatherstrip sealing. (5) Close door. INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER REMOVAL (1) Remove the retaining screw to the instrument panel. (2) Maneuver part and bracket off of the center floor distribution duct.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 57 UPPER RIGHT TRIM BEZEL(300M) (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Position upper right trim bezel over slots in instrument panel and firmly snap into place. If equipped with traction control, connect connector. (2) Tighten the lower right edge of steering column cover, then tighten upper right corner of steering col- umn cover.
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23 - 58 INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN COVER (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Place steering column cover into position (Fig. 14). (2) Push on steering column cover till retaining clips lock into position. (3) Install two attaching screws to the side of the steering column cover.
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INTERIOR 23 - 59 INTERIOR TABLE OF CONTENTS page page A-PILLAR TRIM DOOR SILL TRIM REMOVAL ......60 REMOVAL .
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23 - 60 INTERIOR A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL (1) Remove instrument panel end cap. (2) Disengage clips attaching trim to A-pillar by pulling on trim (Fig. 1). (3) Slide A-pillar trim rearward, to disengaging from instrument panel top cover. (4) Remove A-pillar trim from vehicle. Fig.
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INTERIOR 23 - 61 B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL REMOVAL (1) Remove seat belt height adjuster knob. (1) Disengage shoulder belt turning loop cover. (2) Remove upper B-pillar trim. (2) Remove bolt attaching turning loop to shoulder (3) Remove bolt attaching seat belt to floor below belt height adjuster.
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23 - 62 INTERIOR INSTALLATION CROSS CAR BEAM (1) Place cross car beam in position in vehicle. REMOVAL (2) Install right side fasteners attaching the cross car beam to cowl side panels. (1) Remove steering column and instrument panel (3) Install left side fasteners attaching the cross from vehicle.
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INTERIOR 23 - 63 CARPETS REMOVAL (1) Remove floor mats. (2) Remove door sill trim covers. (3) Remove cowl side trim covers. (4) Remove front seats. (5) Remove bolts attaching front seat belt lower anchors to floor below B-pillar trim panels. (6) Remove center console, if equipped.
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(6) Disconnect the power outlet, if equipped. (7) Disconnect the transmission range indicator Fig. 8 FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE SIDE PANELS - illumination connector. INTREPID SHOWN - 300M SIMILAR (8) Remove bezel from vehicle. 1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL 2 - FLOOR CONSOLE BEZEL...
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INTERIOR 23 - 65 CENTER CONSOLE BEZEL (Continued) (5) Install instrument panel center bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION) (6) Push gear shift knob onto gear shift. (7) Tighten set screw attaching gear shift knob to gear shift.
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23 - 66 INTERIOR CENTER CONSOLE CENTER CONSOLE REAR CUPHOLDER ASSEMBLY BEZEL REMOVAL - CONCORD REMOVAL (1) Remove shift knob. (1) Disengage tabs on sides at bottom (Fig. 12) (2) Remove floor console shift bezel (Fig. 7). (2) Open arm rest lid and remove rear end cap (3) Raise console armrest lid.
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INTERIOR 23 - 67 CENTER CONSOLE SIDE PANELS (Continued) REMOVAL DOOR SILL TRIM (1) Remove shift knob. REMOVAL (2) Remove console shift bezel (Fig. 8). (3) To remove right side panel, open glove box and The door sills are attached with push pin fasteners remove side panel attaching screws.
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23 - 68 INTERIOR FLOOR CONSOLE REMOVAL (1) Remove shift knob. (2) Remove floor console shift bezel. (3) Remove side panels (Fig. 14), or (Fig. 15). (4) Disconnect the electrical connectors. (5) Remove fasteners attaching forward bracket to instrument panel. (6) Remove fasteners attaching bottom of console storage bin to rear mounting bracket (Fig.
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23 - 70 INTERIOR HEADLINER REMOVAL (1) Remove front passenger seat for ease of removal of headliner. (2) Remove right and left A-pillar trim panels. (3) Remove right and left sun visors and retainers. (4) Remove overhead console or front interior lights.
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INTERIOR 23 - 71 ROOF STRUCTURAL MEMBRANE REMOVAL (1) Remove headliner. (2) Remove roof support membrane, using a Mold- ing Removal Tool, 3-M p/n 08978. (3) Carefully pull down corner of roof structural membrane enough to insert molding removal tool between roof panel and adhesive.
23 - 72 INTERIOR LOWER QUARTER TRIM (Continued) INSTALLATION (7) Install center seat belt anchor bolt. Tighten to 40 N·m (29 ft. lbs.) torque. (1) Place quarter trim in position on vehicle. (8) Install seat back and cushion. (2) Engage clips attaching lower quarter trim to inner quarter panel.
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INTERIOR 23 - 73 REAR VIEW MIRROR (Continued) (4) Apply accelerator to the surface on the bracket (3) Pull and hold assist handle down. according to the following instructions: (4) Remove front screw attaching assist handle to (a) Crush the vial to saturate the felt applicator. roof (Fig.
23 - 74 INTERIOR SUN VISOR TRUNK LINING REMOVAL REMOVAL All vehicles with driver and passenger side air (1) Remove rear seat cushion and back. bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air- (2) Remove fasteners at forward edge along wheel- bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify housing label availability and ensure the label is installed.
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INTERIOR 23 - 75 (2) Remove lower quarter trim (Refer to 23 - UNDER REAR SHELF BODY/INTERIOR/LOWER QUARTER TRIM SILENCER REMOVAL). (3) Remove front trunk push pin and fold trunk REMOVAL carpet down. (1) Remove fasteners attaching silencer to lower (4) Remove fasteners attaching silencer to wheel shelf sheet metal (Fig.
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PAINT 23 - 77 TOUCH UP PROCEDURE BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT (1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside FINISH scratch or chip. (2) Clean affected area with Mopar Tar/Road Oil DESCRIPTION Remover, and allow to dry. On most vehicles a two-part paint application (3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat (basecoat/clearcoat) is used.
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23 - 78 SEATS SEATS TABLE OF CONTENTS page page SEATS SEAT SIDE SHIELD SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE ....79 REMOVAL FRONT ARMREST REMOVAL - NON AIRBAG ....90 REMOVAL - 50/50 SPLIT .
SEATS 23 - 79 SEATS SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION N·m Lbs. Lbs. Front seat track to floor pan bolts — Front seat inboard and outboard — pivot bolts Front seat recliner to seat cushion — frame Front seat track to cushion frame —...
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23 - 80 SEATS (1) Disconnect the remote negative battery cable. HEADREST (2) If fully extended, lower head restraint slightly. (3) Insert a stiff wire into the hole on the right REMOVAL hand side head restraint sleeve/guide and push to release latch (Fig.
SEATS 23 - 81 INSTALLATION - AIRBAG EQUIPPED HEADREST SLEEVE - AIRBAG EQUIPPED NOTE: The head restraint guide sleeve equipped with height adjustment button is always installed on REMOVAL - AIRBAG EQUIPPED the left side of the seat back. WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGA- (1) Install guides in seat back making sure they TIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL BEFORE are snapped in place.
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23 - 82 SEATS FRONT SEAT (Continued) REMOVAL - AIRBAG EQUIPPED WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGA- TIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FRONT SEAT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DIS- ABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCON- NECT BATTERY COULD...
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SEATS 23 - 83 FRONT SEAT (Continued) (6) Connect the remote negative battery cable. (7) Using the DRB III Scan Tool erase all DTC’s and perform airbag system diagnostics. (8) Verify front seat operation. FRONT SEAT BACK REMOVAL REMOVAL (1) Remove front seat from vehicle (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/FRONT SEAT - REMOVAL).
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23 - 84 SEATS FRONT SEAT BACK (Continued) INSTALLATION - AIRBAG EQUIPPED (1) Position the assembled seat back and feed wire harness down into lower seat cushion (Fig. 13). Be certain harness is routed along the leading edge of seat frame. (2) Install inboard and outboard pivot bolts.
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SEATS 23 - 85 (1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery FRONT SEAT BACK COVER cable (Fig. 15). REMOVAL REMOVAL (1) Remove head restraint (Refer to 23 - BODY/ SEATS/ARMREST - FRONT - REMOVAL). (2) Remove front seat back (Refer to 23 - BODY/ SEATS/FRONT SEAT BACK - REMOVAL).
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23 - 86 SEATS FRONT SEAT BACK COVER (Continued) (13) Disengage velcro from cover. With one hand, hold velcro that is glued to seat back foam. With the other hand, grasp opposite velcro strip and pull apart to separate. This will prevent tearing velcro out of seat back foam.
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SEATS 23 - 87 FRONT SEAT BACK COVER (Continued) CAUTION: Seat Airbag Module Must Be Installed IN SEAT BACK PANEL Nylon Sleeve. Failure To Do So Will Adversely Affect Function Of Airbag System. REMOVAL - AIRBAG EQUIPPED (5) Carefully slide the seat airbag module in nylon WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGA- sleeve (Fig.
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23 - 88 SEATS SEAT BACK PANEL (Continued) INSTALLATION - AIRBAG EQUIPPED CAUTION: Always install new push pins in the upper mounting location of back panel. Failure to do so could adversely affect the airbag system. (1) Starting at the bottom, line up back panel retaining tabs and new push pins.
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SEATS 23 - 89 FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER (Continued) (1) Remove track and recliner assembly (Refer to INSTALLATION - HEATED 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT TRACK & RECLINER (1) Position seat cover on cushion. Ensure to repo- ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL). sition seat anti squeak sheet to frame, if equipped. (2) Disconnect seat cushion heater element har- (2) Route seat function switches through access ness connectors from seat pan.
23 - 90 SEATS WARNING: IF EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAG, AFTER SEAT SIDE SHIELD THE NEGATIVE CABLE IS DISCONNECTED WAIT FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE DISCONNECTING OR REMOVAL REMOVING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS. (1) Disconnect and isolate the remote negative bat- REMOVAL - NON AIRBAG tery cable.
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SEATS 23 - 91 SEAT TRACK & RECLINER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEGA- TIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FRONT SEAT REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. THIS WILL DIS- ABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCON- NECT BATTERY COULD...
23 - 92 SEATS (3) Remove silencer panel. REAR ARMREST (4) Remove fasteners attaching arm rest to seat back (Fig. 33). REMOVAL (5) Remove arm rest (Fig. 34). REMOVAL - 60/40 (1) Fold down 40 side rear seat back. (2) Remove arm rest bolt (Fig. 30). (3) Remove retaining C-clip.
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SEATS 23 - 93 REAR ARMREST (Continued) (3) Pull bottom of seat back out to slide rear seat back mounts off studs. Push rear seat back upward to disengage hooks at top of seat back. (4) Remove rear seat back from vehicle. REMOVAL - 40 SECTION (1) Remove seat back collar assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/REAR...
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23 - 94 SEATS REAR SEAT BACK (Continued) (5) Remove the 60 seat section from the rear seat back collar assembly (Fig. 40). Fig. 38 40 Section Pivot Pin 1 - PIN Fig. 40 REAR SEAT BACK COLLAR REMOVAL - 60 SECTION 1 - PIVOT BRACKET (1) Remove seat back collar assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/REAR SEAT BACK COLLAR ASSEM-...
SEATS 23 - 95 REAR SEAT BACK (Continued) INSTALLATION - 60/40 SEAT COLLAR ASSEMBLY (1) Install the 60 seat section from the rear seat back collar assembly. (2) Install the 40 seat section from the rear seat back collar assembly. (3) Place the rear seat back collar assembly in position in vehicle.
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23 - 96 SEATS REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER (Continued) (2) Remove the front seat back. Refer to the proce- dure in this group. (3) Remove bolts attaching seat adjuster to cush- ion pan (Fig. 44). (4) Disconnect wire harness from cushion pan. (5) Remove seat adjuster from seat cushion.
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BACKLITE (Continued) push rear window inward till flush to roof line and CAUTION: Protect all painted and trimmed surfaces C-pillars (Intrepid). from coming in contact with urethane or primers. (9) Clean excess urethane from exterior with Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when Mopar Super Kleen or equivalent.
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STATIONARY GLASS 23 - 99 WINDSHIELD (Continued) (2) Verify the glass lays evenly against the pinch weld fence at the sides, top and bottom of the replacement windshield. If not, the pinch weld fence must be formed to the shape of the new glass. (3) Mark the glass at the support spacers with a grease pencil or pieces of masking tape and ink pen to use as a reference for installation (Fig.
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23 - 100 STATIONARY GLASS WINDSHIELD (Continued) (11) Apply pinch weld primer 15 mm (.75 in.) wide (19) Install cowl cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE- around the windshield fence. Allow at least three RIOR/COWL GRILLE AND SCREEN - INSTALLA- minutes drying time.
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23 - 102 SUNROOF SUNROOF (Continued) However, when some type of drying blower system is ing. This causes the water to blow over the edge of used, like those found in automatic car washes, the the module and onto the headlining. water may not have a chance to drain before the Refer to (Fig.
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23 - 104 SUNROOF (4) Connect the drain tubes to the sunroof housing. HOUSING ASSEMBLY (5) With the aid of a helper move the headliner through the rear door into position. REMOVAL (6) Engage headliner rear locating clip. (1) Remove headliner (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE- (7) Connect sunroof harness connector at the RIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL).
SUNROOF 23 - 105 (3) Set headliner into position. DRIVE MOTOR (4) Connect express module, drive motor, and con- trol switch wire connectors. REMOVAL (5) Test sunroof operation, adjust as necessary. (6) Finish installing the headliner (Refer to 23 - NOTE: BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).
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23 - 106 SUNROOF GLASS PANEL (Continued) (4) Adjust the front of the sunroof glass panel 1 HOUSING DRAIN HOSE mm (1/32 inch) below the top surface of the roof panel. REMOVAL (5) Tighten the front two screws. (6) Loosen the rear screws on each side enough to FRONT HOSES make the rear adjustment.
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SUNROOF 23 - 107 HOUSING DRAIN HOSE (Continued) (3) Remove headliner as necessary (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL). (4) Remove rear shelf panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN- TERIOR/REAR SHELF TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL). (5) Disconnect the end of the drain tube from the rubber grommet at the end of the drain tube closest to the rear window of the vehicle (Fig.
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23 - 108 SUNROOF HOUSING DRAIN HOSE (Continued) (3) Connect the lower end of the drain tube to the (4) Using a flat blade tool, remove front guide rubber grommet near the rear window of the vehicle. blocks from track. By pushing block toward the cen- (4) Connect the drain hose to the sunroof housing ter of the vehicle (Fig.
SUNROOF 23 - 109 WIND DEFLECTOR REMOVAL (1) Open sunroof glass panel. (2) Push down one corner of the wind deflector and let the other corner rise up (Fig. 10). (3) Push the low corner towards the opposite side of the vehicle until tab on sunshade clears the body. Then raise the corner up.
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23 - 110 WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS TABLE OF CONTENTS page page DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION ......112 REMOVAL .
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WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS 23 - 111 DRIP RAIL WEATHERSTRIP REMOVAL (1) Open front and rear doors. (2) Remove fasteners attaching drip rail weather- strip to body and fender tip. (Fig. 2). (3) Remove drip rail weatherstrip from vehicle. INSTALLATION (1) Place drip rail weatherstrip in position on vehi- cle.
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23 - 112 WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP (Continued) INSTALLATION REAR DOOR BODY MOUNTED (1) Clean butyl material from door flange area. WEATHERSTRIP (2) Place door run weatherstrip in position on win- dow frame channel. REMOVAL (3) Push door run weatherstrip into window frame (1) Remove door opening sill plate (Refer to 23 - channel.
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WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS 23 - 113 INSTALLATION REAR DOOR GLASS RUN (1) Clean butyl material from door flange area. WEATHERSTRIP (2) Place door run weatherstrip in position on win- dow frame channel. REMOVAL (3) Push door run weatherstrip in position on win- (1) Remove door glass (Refer to 23 - BODY/ dow frame channel.
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23 - 114 WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS INSTALLATION REAR DOOR MOUNTED (1) Place door mount weatherstrip in position on WEATHERSTRIP door with the paint dot in the upper corner of the B-pillar. REMOVAL (2) Install push pin fasteners to attach door (1) Using a fork type prying tool, disengage push mounted weatherstrip to lower door.
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....124 GAP AND FLUSH SPECIFICATIONS BODY GAP AND FLUSH MEASUREMENTS INDEX DESCRIPTION FIGURE BODY GAP AND FLUSH – INTREPID BODY GAP AND FLUSH – CONCORDE AND 300M...
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23 - 116 BODY STRUCTURE GAP AND FLUSH (Continued) Fig. 1 BODY GAP AND FLUSH - INTREPID LOCATION FLUSH Hood to Fender 4.0 +/- 1.0 0 - 1.0 Hood to Fender Fore and Aft 0 +/- 1.0 0 +/- 1.0 Front Door to Fender 5.0 +/- 1.5...
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 117 GAP AND FLUSH (Continued) Fig. 2 BODY GAP AND FLUSH - CONCORDE AND 300M LOCATION FLUSH Hood to Fender 4.0 +/- 1.5 0 +/- 1.5 Hood to Fender Fore and Aft 0 +/- 1.0 0 +/- 2.0 Front Door to Fender 5.0 +/- 1.5 0 - 1.0...
BODY OPENING DIMENSION INDEX DESCRIPTION FIGURE WINDSHIELD AND FRONT DOOR OPENINGS REAR DOOR OPENINGS - CONCORDE/300M REAR DOOR OPENINGS - INTREPID REAR WINDOW AND TRUNK OPENING - CONCORDE REAR WINDOW AND TRUNK OPENINGS - INTREPID REAR WINDOW AND TRUNK OPENINGS - 300M...
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 119 OPENING DIMENSIONS (Continued) Fig. 3 WINDSHIELD AND FRONT DOOR OPENINGS...
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BODY STRUCTURE OPENING DIMENSIONS (Continued) Fig. 4 REAR DOOR OPENINGS - CONCORDE/300M Fig. 5 REAR DOOR OPENINGS - INTREPID A - Center of radius at top to door latch hole. A - Center of radius at top to door latch hole.
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 121 OPENING DIMENSIONS (Continued) Fig. 6 REAR WINDOW AND TRUNK OPENING - CONCORDE...
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23 - 122 BODY STRUCTURE OPENING DIMENSIONS (Continued) Fig. 7 REAR WINDOW AND TRUNK OPENINGS - INTREPID...
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 123 OPENING DIMENSIONS (Continued) Fig. 8 REAR WINDOW AND TRUNK OPENINGS - 300M...
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23 - 124 BODY STRUCTURE SEALER LOCATIONS SPECIFICATIONS SEALER LOCATIONS INDEX DESCRIPTION FIGURE METHODS OF APPLYING AUTO BODY SEALANT STRUT TOWER AND COWL AREA LOAD BEAM AND COWL AREA BODY SIDE APERTURE FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN REAR TRUNK AREA INNER WHEELHOUSE REAR QUARTER PANE...
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 125 SEALER LOCATIONS (Continued) Fig. 9 METHODS OF APPLYING AUTO BODY SEALANT...
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23 - 126 BODY STRUCTURE SEALER LOCATIONS (Continued) Fig. 10 STRUT TOWER AND COWL AREA 1 - SEALER TO BE BRUSHED INTO SEAMS 4 - SEALER TO BE BRUSHED INTO SEAMS 2 - SEALER TO BE BRUSHED INTO SEAMS 5 - SEALER TO BE BRUSHED INTO SEAMS 3 - SEALER TO BE BRUSHED INTO SEAMS...
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 127 SEALER LOCATIONS (Continued) Fig. 11 LOAD BEAM AND COWL AREA...
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23 - 128 BODY STRUCTURE SEALER LOCATIONS (Continued) Fig. 12 BODY SIDE APERTURE...
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 129 SEALER LOCATIONS (Continued) Fig. 13 FLOOR PAN 1 - SEALER TO BE BRUSHED INTO SEAMS...
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23 - 144 BODY STRUCTURE WELD LOCATIONS SPECIFICATIONS WELD LOCATIONS INDEX DESCRIPTION FIGURE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGINE COMPARTMENT DASH AND COWL DASH AND COWL DASH AND COWL DASH AND COWL DASH AND COWL...
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BODY STRUCTURE 23 - 145 WELD LOCATIONS (Continued) DESCRIPTION FIGURE FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN FLOOR PAN REAR SHELF REAR SHELF...
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 1 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING TABLE OF CONTENTS page page HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ERRATIC DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM OPERATION OF HVAC SYSTEM ... 6 REQUIREMENTS .
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24 - 2 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued) • Set temperature to the LO position PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURE • Push panel mode button Before performing the following procedure, (Refer • Push RECIRC (Recirculation) button (A/C and to 24 - HEATING &...
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued) TEMPERATURE REFERENCE TABLE tool or the vehicles own control head display. Refer to the DRBIII menu for checking Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s). Note that there are three DTC tables. Ambient Temp.
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24 - 4 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued) ATC AND MTC DTC’S ATC DTC’S CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR FEEDBACK ATC IN-CAR TEMPERATURE FAILURE THERMISTER FAILURE MODE DOOR ACTUATOR FEEDBACK ATC IN-CAR SENSOR FAILURE FAILURE ENGINE TEMPERATURE MESSAGE AMBIENT SENSOR...
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 5 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued) Diagnostic trouble codes related to the MTC head and the climate control unit will appear on the odom- eter display in numerical form after the letters “AC”. The diagnostic trouble codes are stored in the BCM and can range between 23 and 51.
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A/C APPLICATION TABLE-ATC Erratic operation of the A/C and heater systems including: Item Description Notes • Lack of cold air Vehicle LH - Intrepid, Automatic • Lack of hot air Concorde, Temperature • Unrequested mode change (ATC only) 300M, LHS Control (ATC) •...
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A/C APPLICATION TABLE-MTC Item Description Notes Mode Door Electric BCM controlled Item Description Notes actuator actuators use a common ground Vehicle LH - Intrepid, manual A/C Blend Door Electric Concorde, control actuator 300M, LHS Recirculation Electric System R134a Door actuator...
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CONTROLS 24 - 9 A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (Continued) The compressor clutch engagement is controlled by STANDARD PROCEDURE several components: the a/c heater control head (ATC or MTC), the evaporator temperature sensor, the a/c INSPECTION pressure transducer, the compressor clutch relay, and Examine the friction surfaces of the clutch pulley the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
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24 - 10 CONTROLS A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (Continued) (8) Remove pulley retaining snap ring with Snap Ring Pliers (C-4574), and slide pulley assembly off of compressor (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 REMOVING PULLEY SNAP RING 1 - SNAP RING Fig. 1 COMPRESSOR SHAFT BOLT AND CLUTCH PLATE 1 - COMPRESSOR SHAFT BOLT 2 - COMPRESSOR CLUTCH PLATE...
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CONTROLS 24 - 11 A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Align pin in back of field coil with hole in com- pressor end housing, and position field coil into place. Make sure that lead wires are properly routed, and fasten the diode and coil wire bracket with retaining screw.
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24 - 12 CONTROLS A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY (Continued) DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C COMPRESSOR pressor clutch relay output circuit cavity of the com- pressor clutch coil wire harness connector. If OK, go CLUTCH RELAY to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
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CONTROLS 24 - 13 A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY (Continued) INSTALLATION (1) Install the compressor clutch relay by aligning the relay terminals with the cavities in the PDC and pushing the relay firmly into place. (2) Install the PDC cover. (3) Connect the battery negative cable. (4) Test the relay operation.
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24 - 14 CONTROLS A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER (Continued) Fig. 10 NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE Fig. 11 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR TERMINAL LOCATION 1 - RIGHT STRUT TOWER 1 - AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 - AIR CLEANER INLET TUBE 2 - FRONT FASCIA 3 - REMOTE TERMINAL 3 - POWER STEERING COOLER INSTALLATION...
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CONTROLS 24 - 15 POWER MODULE (Continued) REMOVAL ground path through the correct resistor wire to obtain the selected blower motor speed. The blower motor resistor cannot be repaired and, WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING OPERATION...
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24 - 16 CONTROLS BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR BLOCK (Continued) REMOVAL mistor in the tube will detect the temperature of the evaporator. The thermistor will change resistance as the temperature changes. WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE OPERATION ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT...
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CONTROLS 24 - 17 EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued) REMOVAL (6) Connect the negative battery cable remote termi- nal to the remote battery post(Refer to 8 - ELECTRI- (1) Open the hood and disconnect the negative bat- CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/CABLES - INSTALLATION). tery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/ CABLES - REMOVAL).
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24 - 18 CONTROLS IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued) REMOVAL IN-CAR SENSOR ASPIRATOR MOTOR OPERATION CONDITION MOTOR OPERATION WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- IGNITION SWITCH IS MOTOR ALWAYS BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE OPERATES, EVEN ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING WHEN ATC CONTROL COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT HEAD OFF BUTTON IS...
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CONTROLS 24 - 19 BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (Continued) (2) Remove the left and right underpanel silencer/ MODE DOOR ACTUATOR ducts. (3) Remove the two screws from the actuator DESCRIPTION which are accessible from the right side of the center The mode door actuator is an electric motor. It stack (Fig.
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24 - 20 CONTROLS MODE DOOR ACTUATOR (Continued) RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR REMOVAL WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO- LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS- TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-...
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CONTROLS 24 - 21 RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR (Continued) (2) Remove the instrument panel(Refer to 23 - responds to sun light intensity rather than tempera- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ture. It is used to aid in determining proper mode ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL). door position, temperature door position and blower (3) Remove the actuator retaining screws.
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24 - 22 CONTROLS SUN SENSOR (Continued) REMOVAL INSTALLATION (1) Connect the wiring harness connector to the WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- sensor and position in the vehicle. BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE (2) Install the two sensor fasteners. ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING (3) Install the instrument panel top cover(Refer to COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT...
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DISTRIBUTION 24 - 23 DISTRIBUTION TABLE OF CONTENTS page page DISTRIBUTION INSTALLATION ......24 DESCRIPTION HVAC HOUSING DESCRIPTION - HVAC SYSTEM AIRFLOW .
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24 - 24 DISTRIBUTION BLOWER MOTOR (Continued) REMOVAL TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER- FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING...
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DISTRIBUTION 24 - 25 HVAC HOUSING (Continued) (12) Remove the rear seat heat duct elbow push (21) Using a flat blade screwdriver, pinch in the pin fastener. retaining tab at the base of the vent door. Pull up on (13) Disconnect the HVAC harness connector. door and remove it from the HVAC housing.
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24 - 26 DISTRIBUTION HVAC HOUSING (Continued) (17) Thread the blower motor wiring through the (7) Install the nuts on the HVAC housing mount- blower motor cover, and install the blower motor ing studs on the engine compartment side of the housing cover.
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PLUMBING 24 - 27 PLUMBING TABLE OF CONTENTS page page PLUMBING INSTALLATION ......36 DESCRIPTION - REFRIGERANT LINE .
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24 - 28 PLUMBING PLUMBING (Continued) OPERATION - REFRIGERANT LINE KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN THE High pressures are produced in the refrigerant sys- ENGINE IS AT RUNNING TEMPERATURE. PER- tem when the air conditioning compressor is operat- SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
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PLUMBING 24 - 29 PLUMBING (Continued) • A/C in the ON position High pressures are produced in the system when it • Open all windows is operating. Extreme care must be exercised to make sure that all connections are pressure tight. Dirt and CAUTION: A leak detector designed for R-12 refrig- moisture can enter the system when it is opened for erant may not detect leaks in a R-134a refrigerant...
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24 - 30 PLUMBING PLUMBING (Continued) A R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station that meets SAE Standard J2210 must be used to recover the refrigerant from an R-134a refrig- erant system. Refer to the operating instructions sup- plied by the equipment manufacturer for the proper care and use of this equipment.
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PLUMBING 24 - 31 PLUMBING (Continued) valves. Then allow the system to evacuate an addi- A/C COMPRESSOR tional 10 minutes. (3) Close all valves. Turn off and disconnect the DESCRIPTION vacuum pump. The air conditioning system uses a Nippondenso (4) The refrigerant system is prepared to be 10PA17 ten cylinder, double-acting swash plate-type charged with refrigerant.
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24 - 32 PLUMBING A/C COMPRESSOR (Continued) REMOVAL The A/C compressor may be unbolted and reposi- tioned without discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if removing the com- pressor clutch/coil assembly, engine, cylinder head, or alternator. WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
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PLUMBING 24 - 33 A/C COMPRESSOR (Continued) (1) Position the a/c compressor in the vehicle and install the attaching bolts. Torque the a/c compressor mounting bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.) (2) Remove the plug or cap from the opened refrig- erant line fittings.
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24 - 34 PLUMBING A/C CONDENSER (Continued) (9) Separate the condenser from the radiator. (8) Install the upper radiator core support(Refer to (10) Remove the condenser (with auxiliary trans- 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR - INSTALLA- mission cooler attached) from the vehicle. TION).
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PLUMBING 24 - 35 A/C DISCHARGE LINE (Continued) ing. Extreme care must be exercised to make sure that each of the refrigerant system connections is pressure-tight and leak free. It is a good practice to inspect all flexible hose refrigerant lines at least once a year to make sure they are in good condition and properly routed.
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24 - 36 PLUMBING LIQUID LINE (Continued) (5) Disconnect receiver/drier bracket fastener and Any kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumb- separate the bracket from the strut panel (there are ing will reduce the capacity of the entire air condi- two hidden plastic fasteners to pry out).
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PLUMBING 24 - 37 SUCTION LINE REMOVAL WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) (1) Recover the refrigerant from the system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING &...
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24 - 38 PLUMBING SUCTION LINE (Continued) (3) Install the engine air inlet tube and air distri- bution duct(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYS- TEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT - INSTALLATION). (4) Connect the suction line to the expansion valve. Tighten the retaining nut to 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.).
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PLUMBING 24 - 39 A/C EVAPORATOR (Continued) (6) At the center of the HVAC housing, locate the (7) Install the recirculation door actuator. (Refer to evaporator probe access plate. Using a flat blade pry 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/ tool, pull back on the locking tab.
24 - 40 PLUMBING A/C EXPANSION VALVE (Continued) In a Closed Position: There will be low suction be routed so they are at least 80 millimeters (3 pressure and no cooling. This may be caused by a inches) from the exhaust manifold. failed power dome or excessive moisture in the A/C High pressures are produced in the refrigerant sys- system.
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PLUMBING 24 - 41 HEATER CORE (Continued) (1) Open the hood and disconnect the negative bat- FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & tery cable remote terminal from the remote battery AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) post. (1) Recover the refrigerant from the system. (Refer (2) Remove the HVAC unit housing from vehicle.
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24 - 42 PLUMBING RECEIVER / DRIER (Continued) (1) Install the small line from the receiver/drier to REFRIGERANT OIL expansion valve on the new receiver/drier. (2) Install the reveiver/drier in the vehicle. DESCRIPTION (3) Install the a/c line at the receiver/drier. Tighten The refrigerant oil used in R-134a refrigerant sys- the fastener to 13.6 N·m (10 ft.
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PLUMBING 24 - 43 REFRIGERANT OIL (Continued) oil in the compressor is dispersed through the lines (4) From the suction and discharge ports on top of and components. The evaporator, condenser, and the compressor, drain the lubricant from the com- receiver/drier will retain a significant amount of oil.
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24 - 44 PLUMBING SERVICE PORT VALVE CORE (Continued) INSTALLATION NOTE: When assembling the new valve core into the fitting, the core should be oiled with clean ND8 PAG compressor oil. (1) Install the new valve core into the fitting. (2) Evacuate the refrigerant system.
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EMISSIONS CONTROL 25 - 1 EMISSIONS CONTROL TABLE OF CONTENTS page page EMISSIONS CONTROL DESCRIPTION - HIGH AND LOW LIMITS ..9 DESCRIPTION OPERATION DESCRIPTION - MONITORED COMPONENT OPERATION - SYSTEM ....9 DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE EMISSION DRB III STATE DISPLAY TEST MODE .
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25 - 2 EMISSIONS CONTROL EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) • Intake/inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor • Heater Performance • Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor Slow Response Rate (Big Slope)—Response rate • Ambient/Battery Temperature Sensors is the time required for the sensor to switch from •...
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EMISSIONS CONTROL 25 - 3 EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) • Fuel level above 15% internal circuit decreases. The PCM sends a 5 volts • Ambient air temperature biased signal through the oxygen sensors to ground • Barometric pressure this monitoring circuit. As the temperature increases, •...
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25 - 4 EMISSIONS CONTROL EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) Normal vehicle miles or engine misfire can cause a below the lean threshold to above the rich threshold. catalyst to decay. A meltdown of the ceramic core can The number of Rear O2 sensor switches is divided by cause a reduction of the exhaust passage.
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EMISSIONS CONTROL 25 - 5 EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) • Vehicle Speed Sensor • A rise of 40°F in engine temperature must occur • Brake switch (auto trans only) from the time when the engine was started • Intake air temperature •...
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25 - 6 EMISSIONS CONTROL EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) • Misfire Monitor FUEL INJECTOR MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS • Fuel System Monitor The PCM cannot determine if a fuel injector is • Oxygen Sensor Monitor clogged, the needle is sticking or if the wrong injector •...
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EMISSIONS CONTROL 25 - 7 EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) Effective control of exhaust emissions is achieved FUEL SYSTEM MONITOR by an oxygen feedback system. The most important To comply with clean air regulations, vehicles are element of the feedback system is the O2S. The O2S equipped with catalytic converters.
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25 - 8 EMISSIONS CONTROL EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) chemical reaction takes place. This means the con- The spring in the pump is set so that the system centration of oxygen will be the same downstream as will achieve an equalized pressure of about 7.5” upstream.
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EMISSIONS CONTROL 25 - 9 EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) nation by this diagnostic. When the vacuum in the DESCRIPTION - HIGH AND LOW LIMITS system exceeds about 1 H2O (0.25 KPA), a vacuum The PCM compares input signal voltages from each switch closes.
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25 - 10 EMISSIONS CONTROL EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued) Technicians can display stored DTC’s. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/POWER- TRAIN CONTROL MODULE - DESCRIPTION). For obtaining the DTC information, use the Data Link Connector with the DRBIII scan tool (Fig.
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 25 - 11 EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS page page EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS ORVR OPERATION - EVAPORATION CONTROL DESCRIPTION ......15 SYSTEM .
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 25 - 13 EVAP/PURGE SOLENOID (Continued) Fig. 2 UPSTREAM HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1/1 Fig. 3 NVLD ASSEMBLY 1 - PROPORTIONAL PURGE SOLENOID OPERATION 2 - O2 SENSOR The Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) sys- tem is the next generation evaporative leak detection FUEL FILLER CAP system that will first be used on vehicles equipped with the Next Generation Controller (NGC) starting...
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25 - 14 EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS NATURAL VAC LEAK DETECTION ASSY (Continued) The NVLD device is designed with a normally open (4) Disconnect the hoses from the NVLD assembly vacuum switch, a normally closed solenoid, and a (Fig. 5). seal, which is actuated by both the solenoid and a (5) Lift tab on NVLD assembly (Fig.
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 25 - 15 NATURAL VAC LEAK DETECTION ASSY (Continued) OPERATION The emission control principle used in the ORVR system is that the fuel flowing into the filler tube (approx. 1” I.D.) creates an aspiration effect which draws air into the fill tube (Fig. 7). During refueling, the fuel tank is vented to the vapor canister to cap- ture escaping vapors.
EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 25 - 17 PCV HOSE (Continued) Fig. 9 PCV - 3.2/3.5L Fig. 11 PCV Valve—3.2/3.5L (4) Fill coolant system, refer to the Cooling system 1 - THROTTLE BODY for more information. 2 - PCV VALVE PCV VALVE OPERATION When the engine is not operating or during an DESCRIPTION engine backfire, the spring forces the plunger back...
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25 - 18 EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS PCV VALVE (Continued) VAPOR CANISTER OPERATION All vehicles use a maintenance free, evaporative (EVAP) canister. Fuel tank vapors vent into the can- ister. The canister temporarily holds the fuel vapors until intake manifold vacuum draws them into the combustion chamber.
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EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 25 - 19 VAPOR CANISTER (Continued) Fig. 16 EVAP CANISTER BOTTOM TABS Fig. 18 EVAP CANISTER TOP MOUNTING (5) Swing the EVAP canister away from the lower INSTALLATION bracket. (1) Install the EVAP canister to the upper mount- (6) Lift the EVAP canister up and off the upper ing bracket (Fig.
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25 - 20 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TABLE OF CONTENTS page page EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION REMOVAL - 3.5L ......20 SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION - 3.5L .
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION 25 - 21 EGR VALVE (Continued) (3) Disconnect electrical connector from (3) Remove EGR tube mounting clips at intake valve. manifold plenum (Fig. 3). (4) Remove EGR tube mounting screws at EGR valve (Fig. 1). The EGR valve attaches to the rear of the right cylinder head.
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25 - 22 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION EGR TUBE - 3.5L (Continued) (5) Remove EGR tube mounting screws at EGR valve. When removing EGR upper tube assembly being careful not to drop the silicone rubber seals in the intake manifold. Clean gasket surfaces on the EGR valve.
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25 - 24 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS TASK MANAGER (Continued) The Task Manager Screen shows both a Requested ditions Window is when engine RPM is within ±375 MIL state and an Actual MIL state. When the MIL is RPM and load is within ±20% of when the fault illuminated upon completion of a test for a good trip, occurred.
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ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS 25 - 25 TASK MANAGER (Continued) Alternate Good Trip FUEL SYSTEM • Fuel System Similar Conditions Window — Alternate Good Trips are used in place of Global Good Trips for Comprehensive Components and An indicator that ’Absolute MAP When Fuel Sys Fail’ Major Monitors.
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25 - 26 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS TASK MANAGER (Continued) • Absolute MAP — A live reading of engine load tive to calculate the Adaptive Memory Factor for to aid the user in accessing the Similar Conditions total fuel correction. • 200 Rev Counter — Counts 0–100 720 degree Window.
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INDEX Description Group-Page Description Group-Page Description Group-Page DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, COOLING DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, HUB AND DISASSEMBLY ..... . . 21-11 SYSTEM DEAERATION .
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INDEX Description Group-Page Description Group-Page Description Group-Page DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, STABILIZER DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT - DOOR ACTUATOR - REMOVAL, BLEND ..24-18 BAR (FRONT) ......2-17 DESCRIPTION .