2.4L Engine - Service Information: Specifications Dodge Caliber I facelift

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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1. Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upwards.

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1. Remove hood.
2. Remove engine cover (1).
3. Perform fuel pressure release procedure, then disconnect and remove fuel line (3). Refer to «FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE»(ref-484044-S14857747832012070400000) .
4. Remove make-up air hose (2).
5. Loosen retainers (5) and remove air inlet tube (2).
6. Disconnect intake air temperature sensor electrical connector (4).
7. Remove clean air tube from air cleaner housing (5).
8. Remove air cleaner housing assembly (1). Refer to «BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL»(ref-484036-S04180611172012070400000) .
9. Disconnect both cables from battery and remove battery (3).
10. Remove battery tray (1).
11. Discharge air conditioning system, if equipped. Refer to «PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-484041-S32326072422012070400000) .
12. Drain cooling system. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-484045-S38134051662012070400000) .
13. Remove coolant reservoir (3).
14. Remove power steering reservoir (2).
15. Remove windshield washer reservoir (1).
16. Remove coolant hoses from coolant adapter (3).
17. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor connector (1) and capacitor connector (2).
18. Remove upper radiator hose support (1).
19. Disconnect coils (1), injectors (4), cam sensors, oil temperature sensor, and oil control valve electrical connectors and reposition harness.
20. Remove PCV hose (5) from valve cover.
21. Remove harness from intake (2).
22. Remove throttle body support bracket (1).
23. Remove vacuum lines from intake manifold.
24. Disconnect electronic throttle control and manifold flow control valve electrical connectors.
25. Remove dipstick.
26. Remove intake bolts (1 - 5) and remove intake.
27. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor at block, knock sensor, oil pressure sensor, generator, starter, block heater (if equipped), A/C compressor (if equipped), and block ground.
28. Remove accessory drive belt.
29. Remove power steering line support at engine mount (1).
30. On FWD vehicles, remove power steering hose support from exhaust manifold (2).
31. Remove power steering pump and set aside.
32. Remove ground strap (1) at right strut tower.
33. Raise vehicle.
34. Install Damper holder (special tool #9707, Holder, Vibration Damper) (1).
35. Remove crankshaft damper bolt and remove damper.
36. Remove right wheel.
37. Remove right splash shield.
38. Drain oil (2).
39. On AWD vehicles, remove maniveter. Refer to «MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, REMOVAL»(ref-484036-S33581759952012070400000) .
40. Remove exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1).
41. Disconnect oxygen sensor connector (3).
42. On FWD vehicles, pull the exhaust pipe (1) rearward with a suitable strap (2).
43. Remove inspection cover (1) and mark torque converter to flywheel.
44. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle, remove torque converter bolts (1).
45. On vehicles equipped with an manual transaxle, remove modular clutch bolts (1).
46. Remove lower bellhousing bolts (2).
47. Remove A/C compressor (1).
48. Remove generator and lower idler pulley.
49. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (2) electrical connector.
50. Remove crankshaft position sensor (2).
51. Remove exhaust variable valve timing solenoid.
52. Install engine lift chain (1).
53. Install engine lift chain to rear lift hook.
54. Install appropriate engine lifting crane.
55. Remove engine mount through bolt (4).
56. Remove right engine mount bracket retaining bolts (3).
57. Remove engine mount adapter (2).
58. Raise engine away from vehicle.

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1. Position engine cover (1) over mounting studs.
2. Seat the cover on the rear studs by pushing downwards.
3. Push downward on the front of the cover to seat the front studs.

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1. Position engine over engine compartment and slowly lower into place.
2. Align engine and transaxle.
3. Install upper bellhousing bolts and tighten.
4. Install mounting bolts (3) at the right mount bolts and tighten bolts to 118 N.m (87 ft. lbs.).
5. Install clutch to flex plate bolts (1).
6. Install lower bell housing bolts (2) and tighten.
7. Install inspection cover (1).
8. Connect crankshaft position sensor (2). Connect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
9. On AWD vehicles, install maniverter. Refer to «MANIFOLD, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION»(ref-484036-S36776775562012070400000) .
10. Install Ground strap (1).
11. Raise vehicle.
12. On AWD vehicles, install maniverter to exhaust pipe bolts (1) and tighten bolts.
13. On FWD vehicles, remove strap (2) from exhaust pipe (1).
14. On FWD vehicles, install new manifold to catalytic converter gasket (1) and install catalytic converter to exhaust manifold and tighten.
15. Connect oxygen sensor electrical connector (3).
16. Install generator.
17. Install A/C compressor (1).
18. Install crankshaft damper.
19. Apply clean engine oil crankshaft damper bolt threads and between bolt head and washer. Tighten bolt to 210 N.m (155 ft. lbs.).
20. Install right splash shield.
21. Install right tire.
22. Install oil cooler if equipped (2). Refer to «COOLER, OIL, INSTALLATION»(ref-484036-S09402167302012070400000) .
23. Connect coolant hoses to oil cooler (2), if equipped.
24. Install new oil filter (3).
25. Lower vehicle.
26. Install upper idler pulley.
27. Install power steering pump.
28. Install power steering line support bracket at engine mount (1).
29. On FWD vehicles, install power steering hose support (2) at exhaust manifold.
30. Install accessory drive belt.
31. Connect electrical connectors at block ground, starter, A/C compressor, knock sensor, Oil pressure sensor, generator, Coolant temperature sensor at block, and block heater.
32. Install intake manifold. Refer to «MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION»(ref-484036-S41503877602012070400000) .
33. Install throttle body support bracket (1).
34. Install engine oil dip stick.
35. Install vacuum lines at throttle body and intake manifold.
36. Connect manifold flow control valve and electronic throttle control electrical connectors and fasten harness to intake.
37. Install intake air tube on throttle body.
38. Install PCV hose (5) to valve cover.
39. Connect fuel line (3) to fuel rail.
40. Connect coils (1), injectors (4), oil temperature sensor, cam position sensors.
41. Install upper radiator support bracket (1).
42. Connect engine coolant temperature sensor (1), and capacitor (2).
43. Install coolant hoses at coolant adapter (3).
44. Connect purge hose (4).
45. Install coolant reservoir (3) and connect hose.
46. Install battery tray (1).
47. Install hood.
48. Install battery (3).
49. Connect battery cables.
50. Install air cleaner housing (1) and connect inlet air hose (5).
51. Install fresh air inlet (2) and tighten retainers (5).
52. Fill with coolant. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-484045-S38134051662012070400000) .
53. Fill with oil.
54. Start engine and check for leaks.
55. Install engine cover (1).

OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION

All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. Replace oil filter with a Mopar® or the equivalent.