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2.4L 4-CYL. Engine - VIN [X]: Specifications Dodge Stratus I

Mechanical

Crankcase Capacity

Oil capacity is 4.5 qts. (4.25L) with filter.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Auto Tensioner Bolts23 (31)
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt(1)
Camshaft Sensor Pickup Bolts21 (28)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt75 (101)
Connecting Rod Bolts (2)21 (28)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap/Bedplate (3)
M8 Bedplate Bolts25 (34)
M11 Main Cap Bolts30 (41)
Crankshaft Damper Pulley Bolt100 (135)
Cylinder Head Bolts (4)
1st Step25 (34)
2nd Step50 (68)
3rd Step (Repeat Step 2)50 (68)
4th Step (5)Tighten Additional 1/4 Turn
Engine Support Bracket Bolts45 (61)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Bolts17 (23)
Exhaust Manifold-To-Pipe Bolts21 (28)
Flex Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolts70 (95)
Front Cover Bolts15-16 (20-22)
Idler Pulley Bolt25-32 (34-42)
Intake Manifold Nuts21 (28)
Oil Filter-To-Engine Block Adapter Bolts41 (55)
Oil Filter15 (20)
Oil Pan Drain Plug25 (34)
Oil Pump Pick-Up Tube Screw21 (28)
Oil Pump Relief Valve Retaining Cap41 (55)
Spark Plugs21 (28)
Tensioner Pulley Assembly30 (41)
Thermostat Housing Bolts17 (23)
Timing Belt Tensioner Bolt21 (28)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
EGR Tube Bolts95 (11)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield106 (12)
Oil Pan Bolts106 (12)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt106 (12)
Timing Belt Cover Bolts
M6 Outer-To-Inner40 (4.5)
M6 Inner Cover-To-Head/Oil Pump106 (12)
Transmission-To-Throttle Body Bracket Bolt106 (12)
Camshaft Cover Bolt
1st Step40 (5)
2nd Step80 (9)
3rd Step106 (12)
Water Pump-To-Engine Block106 (12)
(1) See CAMSHAFT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION and tighten bolts as specified. (Схема №18) (2) Tighten bolts to specification, then add 1/4 turn. Use NEW bolts. (3) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence, then add 1/4 turn. (Схема №31) (4) Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №9) (5) DO NOT use a torque wrench for 4th step.
(1)See CAMSHAFT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION and tighten bolts as specified. (Схема №18)
(2)Tighten bolts to specification, then add 1/4 turn. Use NEW bolts.
(3)Tighten bolts to specification in sequence, then add 1/4 turn. (Схема №31)
(4)Tighten bolts to specification in sequence. (Схема №9)
(5)DO NOT use a torque wrench for 4th step.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement148 Cu. In. (2.4L)
Bore3.445" (87.5 mm)
Stroke3.976" (101 mm)
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Fuel SystemSFI
Horsepower @ RPM138 @ 5200
Torque Ft. Lbs. @ RPM156 @ 4000

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Crankshaft End Play.004-.009 (.09-.24)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter2.3610-2.3625 (59.992-60.008)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0001 (.0035)
Journal Taper.0001 (.0035)
Oil Clearance.0007-.0023 (.018-.058)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter1.967-1.969 (49.984-50.000)
Journal Out-Of-Round.0001 (.0035)
Journal Taper.0001 (.0035)
Oil Clearance.0009-.0027 (.025-.071)

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Big End Bore2.0863-2.0868 (52.993-53.007)
Pin Bore.8252-.8260 (20.96-20.98)
Side Play.0051-.006 (.13-.15)

CONNECTING RODS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pistons
Clearance.0009-.0022 (.024-.057)
Diameter3.4434-3.4441 (87.450-87.468)
Pins
Diameter.8660-.8662 (21.998-22.003)
Piston Fit(1) .0001-.0007 (.005-.018)
Rod Fit (Interference) (2).0007-.0017 (.018-.043)
Ring No. 1
End Gap.0098-.0200 (.25-.51)
Side Clearance.0011-.0031 (.030-.080)
Ring Width.057-.059 (1.47-1.50)
Ring No. 2
End Gap.009-.018 (.23-.48)
Side Clearance.0011-.0031 (.030-.080)
Ring Width.057-.059 (1.47-1.50)
Ring No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap.0098-.0025 (.25-.64)
Side Clearance.0004-.0070 (.012-.178)
Ring Width (Pack).107-.1133 (2.72-2.88)
(1) Resistance to thumb pressure. (2) Press fit with load of 1653-3858 lbs. (750-1750 kg).
(1)Resistance to thumb pressure.
(2)Press fit with load of 1653-3858 lbs. (750-1750 kg).

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter3.3446-3.4452 (87.4924-87.5076)
Maximum Out-Of-Round & Taper.002 (.051)
Maximum Deck Warpage(1) .004 (.10)
(1) Maximum combined total grind limit of cylinder head and cylinder block is .008" (.20 mm).
(1)Maximum combined total grind limit of cylinder head and cylinder block is .008" (.20 mm).

CYLINDER BLOCK

ApplicationSpecification
Intake Valves
Face Angle44.5-45.0°
Head Diameter1.364-1.375" (34.67-34.93 mm)
Minimum Margin.050-.063" (1.285-1.615 mm)
Length4.439-4.461" (112.76-113.32 mm)
Stem Diameter.233-.234" (5.934-5.952 mm)
Installed Tip Height1.891" (48.04 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle44.5-45°
Head Diameter1.195-1.205" (30.37-30.63 mm)
Minimum Margin.038-.051" (.985-1.315 mm)
Length4.314-4.334" (109.59-110.09 mm)
Stem Diameter.2325-.2332" (5.906-5.924 mm)
Installed Tip Height1.889" (47.99 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length1.905" (48.4 mm)
Installed Height1.496" (38.00 mm)
Out-Of-Square Limit1/16" (1.5 mm)
Valve Spring Pressure - Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)
Valve Closed76 @ 1.496 (34.4 @ 38.0)
Valve Open136 @ 1.172 (62.7 @ 29.75)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

ApplicationSpecification
Maximum Warpage(1) .004" (.10 mm)
Valve Seats
Seat Angle45°
Seat Width.035-.051" (0.90-1.30 mm)
Valve Guides - Intake Valve
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance (Standard).0018-.0025" (.048-.066 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance (Wear Limit).025" (.010 mm)
Valve Guides - Exhaust Valve
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance (Standard).0029-.0037" (.0736-.0940 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance (Wear Limit).010" (.025 mm)
(1) Combined maximum total grind limit of cylinder head and cylinder block is .008" (.20 mm).
(1)Combined maximum total grind limit of cylinder head and cylinder block is .008" (.20 mm).

CYLINDER HEAD

ApplicationIn. (mm)
End Play.0019-.0066 (.050-.170)
Journal Diameter1.021-1.022 (25.9651-25.970)
Oil Clearance.0027-.0030 (.069-.071)
Lift (Zero Lash)
Intake.324 (8.25)
Exhaust.256 (6.52)

CAMSHAFT

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