REMOVAL
- Unlock the retainers (2) and remove the fresh air inlet duct (3) from air cleaner body (1).
- Remove the bolts (3) that secure the PCM (4) to the air cleaner body cover and position aside.
- Remove the air inlet tube (2) from the air cleaner body (1).
- Disconnect the make-up air hose (3) from the air cleaner body.
- Remove the support bracket bolt from the strut tower.
- Pull upward to disengage the pins from the rubber grommets and remove the air cleaner body (1).
INSTALLATION
- Make sure the rubber grommets, for the air cleaner body lower pins, are in place when reinstalling the air cleaner body.
- Push down on the air cleaner body (1) to engage the pins into the grommets.
- Install the support bracket bolt to the strut tower and tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the air inlet tube (2) to the air cleaner body (1).
- Connect the make-up air hose (3) to the air cleaner body.
- Position the PCM (4) on the air cleaner body cover.
- Install three mounting bolts (3) with one ground wire (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the fresh air inlet duct (3) on the air cleaner body (1) and lock the retainers (2).
Note. Camshaft phaser and camshaft sprocket are supplied as an assembly, do not attempt to disassemble.
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- Remove camshafts. Refer to «CAMSHAFT, Engine , Removal»(ref-462491-S30625239452012040500000) .
- Remove camshaft phaser (2) retaining bolt while holding the camshaft in place with a wrench (1) on the camshaft flats.
- Remove phaser (2) assembly from camshaft.
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| CAUTION | Do not use an impact wrench to tighten camshaft sprocket bolts. Damage to the camshaft-to-sprocket locating dowel pin and camshaft phaser may occur. |
- Install phaser (2) assembly on camshaft. NOTE: Make sure the dowel is seated in the dowel hole and not in a oil feed hole. The dowel hole is larger than the 4 oil feed holes.
- Install phaser retaining bolt. Hold camshaft in place with a wrench (1) and tighten bolt to 59 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
- Install camshafts. Refer to «CAMSHAFT, Engine , Installation»(ref-462491-S30385870272012040500000) .
- Install flex plate (1).
- Install washer (2).
- Install new flex plate bolts (3) and tighten in a criss-cross pattern to 29 N.m (22 ft. lbs.) plus 51° rotation.
- Install transaxle. Refer to «Installation»(ref-462500-S05486195162012040500000) and «Installation»(ref-462501-S24054336322012040500000) . Refer to «Installation»(ref-462502-S39087404512012040500000) .
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- Remove oil pan. Refer to «PAN, Oil , Removal»(ref-462491-S37233735742012040500000) .
- Remove balance shaft assembly. Refer to «PUMP, Engine Oil , Removal»(ref-462491-S09340097952012040500000) .
- Remove ladder frame retaining bolts.
- Remove ladder frame using pry point cast in the rear of the block (1).
- To assist in removing the ladder frame another (1) pry point cast in the right side of the block.
Note. The oil cooler can not be cleaned out. In the event that the engine requires rebuilding or replacement, the oil cooler should be replaced.
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- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Drain cooling system. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-462462-S03285651472012040500000) .
- Disconnect oil cooler coolant hoses.
- Remove oil filter (3).
- Remove oil cooler connector bolt (2).
- Remove oil cooler (1).
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- Replace oil cooler seal (1).
- Lubricate seal and position oil cooler to oil filter adapter, aligning notch to tab.
- Install oil cooler connector bolt (2). Tighten connector bolt to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
- Install oil filter (3).
- Connect oil cooler coolant hose.
- Lower vehicle.
- Fill cooling system. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-462462-S03285651472012040500000) .
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| CAUTION | When servicing the oil filter, avoid deforming the filter can by installing the remove/install tool band strap against the can to base lock seam. The lock seam joining the can to the base is reinforced by the base plate. |
- Using a suitable filter wrench, turn oil filter (1) counterclockwise to remove.
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- Clean and check filter mounting surface. The surface must be smooth, flat and free of debris or pieces of gasket.
- Lubricate new oil filter gasket.
- Screw oil filter (1) on until the gasket contacts base. Tighten to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
| CAUTION | Excessive use of brake parts cleaner to clean threads in block could cause #5 main bearing failure. |
Note. Rear plug shown in illustration, other plugs are similar.
- Use Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner (or equivalent) sparingly to clean the block.
- Install the plug (2) flush with the block boss face (1). The plug (2) is correctly installed when it is flush or protruding no more than 1 mm from the block boss face (1).
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The oil pump is integral to the balance shaft module (BSM) (2). The oil pump cannot be disassembled for inspection. The pressure relief valve is serviceable and can be removed and inspected. The BSM can be identified by the plastic end caps (1).
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- Rotate engine to TDC (1, 2) on #1 compression stroke.
- Remove the oil pan. Refer to «PAN, Oil , Removal»(ref-462491-S37233735742012040500000) .
- Remove the engine timing cover. Refer to «COVER(S), Engine Timing , Removal»(ref-462491-S39540242352012040500000) .
- Mark the chain (6) and the sprocket (5) for reassembly.
- Push tensioner piston back into the tensioner body.
- With piston held back insert tensioner pin (special tool #9703, Pin, Tensioner) (4) into the tensioner body to hold the piston in the retracted position. NOTE: Do not remove sprocket from BSM.
- Remove BSM mounting bolts. Discard 180 mm bolts, 185 mm bolts can be reused.
- Lower the back of the BSM and remove the chain (6) from the sprocket (5).
- Remove BSM from the engine.
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- Remove timing chain cover. Refer to «COVER(S), Engine Timing , Removal»(ref-462491-S39540242352012040500000) .
- Remove oil pan. Refer to «PAN, Oil , Removal»(ref-462491-S37233735742012040500000) .
- Measure the distance between the tensioner body and the guide shoe as shown in illustration.
- If the distance is 10.1 mm (0.397 in.) or greater, replace the chain.
| CAUTION | There are two different Balance Shaft Module (BSM) to engine block bolts used. 180 mm bolts with a lock-patch on the threads or 185 mm bolts without lock-patch. Do not reuse the 180 mm bolts. Always discard 180 mm bolts after removing. Failure to replace these bolts can result in engine damage. The 185 mm bolts are reusable. Install the same length bolts that were removed and use either four new 180 mm bolts or four 185 mm bolts. |
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- The 185 mm (7.283 in.) length bolts must be checked for stretching. Check the bolts with a straight edge for necking (2). If the bolts are necked down, they must be replaced.
- Clean BSM mounting holes with Mopar® brake parts cleaner.
- If chain was removed, align marks on crankshaft sprocket (2) and chain (1).
- Align marks on oil pump sprocket (5) and chain (4).
- Install chain on sprocket.
- Pivot BSM assembly upwards and position on ladder frame.
- Start BSM mounting bolts by hand. NOTE: Use a three step procedure when tightening BSM mounting bolts. For new 180 mm bolts, go to step 8 . For 185 mm bolts, go to step 9 .
- Tighten new 180 mm BSM mounting bolts as follows: Tighten to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown in illustration. Tighten to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown in illustration. Rotate bolts an additional 90° in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Tighten 185 mm BSM mounting bolts as follows: Tighten to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown in illustration. Tighten to 29 N.m (22 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown in illustration. Rotate bolts an additional 90° in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Remove tensioner pin (special tool #9703, Pin, Tensioner) (4).
- Install the engine timing cover. Refer to «COVER(S), Engine Timing , Installation»(ref-462491-S03127663072012040500000) .
- Install the oil pan. Refer to «PAN, Oil , Installation»(ref-462491-S37304769802012040500000) .
- Fill engine with oil.
- Start engine and check for leaks.
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- Disconnect oil temperature sensor (1) electrical connector.
- Remove sensor (1).
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- If re-using the oil temperature sensor, coat the threads with Mopar® thread sealant.
- Install oil temperature sensor (1). Tighten to 18 N.m (160 in. lbs.).
- Connect electrical connector.
Note. If the oil pressure switch is removed, it must be replaced with a new switch.
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- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the front skid plate, if equipped.
- Remove the splash shield from the right side frame rail. Refer to «SHIELD, Splash, Front Wheel House , Removal»(ref-462504-S01107315142012040500000) and «SHIELD, Splash, Rear Wheelhouse , Removal»(ref-462504-S06649030012012040500000) .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to «BELT, Serpentine , Removal»(ref-462462-S22037265562012040500000) .
- Remove the three bolts (2) and reposition the A/C compressor (1).
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.
- Remove the oil pressure switch using Oil Pressure Socket (special tool #C-4597, Socket, Oil Pressure) (1) or equivalent and discard the switch.
| CAUTION | The oil pressure switch has tapered threads, over tightening could crack the engine block. |
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- Install a new oil pressure switch using Oil Pressure Socket (special tool #C-4597, Socket, Oil Pressure) (1) or equivalent. Tighten switch to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
- Connect the oil pressure switch electrical connector.
- Position the A/C compressor (1) and install three mounting bolts (2). Tighten bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to «BELT, Serpentine , Installation»(ref-462462-S20601207622012040500000) .
- Install the splash shield to the right side frame rail. Refer to «SHIELD, Splash, Front Wheel House , Installation»(ref-462504-S24120444152012040500000) and «SHIELD, Splash, Rear Wheelhouse , Installation»(ref-462504-S22356383142012040500000) .
- Install the front skid plate, if equipped.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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- Remove oil pan. Refer to «PAN, Oil , Removal»(ref-462491-S37233735742012040500000) .
- Remove pressure regulating valve cap (2).
- Remove pressure regulating valve spring (3) and valve (4).
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Note. Pressure regulating valve (4) can be service separately from the oil pump assembly.
- Inspect pressure relief valve (4) scoring, gouging, or debris. Replace as needed.
- Inspect the pressure relief valve bore in the pump for scoring, gouging, or debris.
- If pump bore is damaged, replace balance shaft module.
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- Lightly coat pressure regulating valve with clean engine oil and install valve (4).
- Install spring (3) and cap (2).
- Tighten cap to 44 N.m (32 lbs.ft.).
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- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Unlock the retainers (2) and remove the fresh air inlet duct (3) from air cleaner body (1).
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upstream oxygen sensor (2). Refer to «SENSOR, Oxygen , Removal»(ref-462496-S37096288352012040500000) .
- Remove the upper heat shield attaching bolts (1) and the upper heat shield (3).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Hoisting , Standard Procedure»(ref-462458-S12121678172012040500000) .
- If equipped, remove seven bolts (2) and the front skid plate (1).
- If equipped, remove the side push pin fasteners (1), three rear screws (2), three front screws (4) and the belly pan (3).
- Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-462462-S03285651472012040500000) .
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the downstream oxygen sensor (2).
- Remove the exhaust pipe to maniverter bolts (1) and reposition the exhaust pipe.
- Remove three bolts (1) and the steering gear heat shield (3).
- Remove the front engine mount bolt (2) and the front fore and aft crossmember (4). Refer to «CROSSMEMBER, Front Fore and Aft , Removal»(ref-462495-S37168639862012040500000) , «CROSSMEMBER, Front Suspension , Removal»(ref-462495-S42300261512012040500000) and «CROSSMEMBER, Rear Suspension , Removal»(ref-462495-S35038147922012040500000) .
- Remove the four bolts (1) and the maniverter support bracket (2).
- Remove exhaust maniverter lower retaining fasteners.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the heater hoses (4) and installed plugs or caps to the heater core tubes.
- Remove three speed-nuts (2) and the dash panel heatshield (1).
- Remove the upper exhaust maniverter retaining fasteners and reposition the maniverter. NOTE: The lower maniverter heatshield (1) must be removed from the maniverter before the maniverter is removed from the vehicle.
- Remove the lower heat shield (1) from the maniverter.
- Remove the nut (4) and repositioned the heatshield (1).
- Remove the stud bolt (3) and the engine lift bracket (2).
- Remove two engine cover mounting posts (1).
- Remove the bolt (5) and reposition the engine coolant reservoir (6).
- Remove the bolt (4) and reposition the power steering fluid reservoir (2).
- Remove the bolt (3) and reposition the washer fluid reservoir (1).
- Remove the bolt (2) from the power steering pressure hose support bracket.
- Support the engine with a block of wood on a suitable jack.
- Remove the engine mount isolator retaining bolts (3).
- Remove the engine mount bracket retaining bolts (1) and remove the right engine mount (4).
- Adjust the jack to lower the engine.
- Rotate the maniverter (1) counterclockwise 180° and remove it from above/between the engine and dash panel.
- Remove and discard the maniverter gasket.
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- Remove engine cover (1).
- Disconnect negative cable from battery.
- Remove bolts (2) attaching upper heat shield.
- Remove upper heat shield (1).
- Disconnect exhaust pipe (1) from manifold.
- Disconnect oxygen sensor electrical connector (3).
- Remove manifold support bracket (2).
- Remove lower exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove exhaust manifold retaining fasteners.
- Remove and discard manifold gasket.
| WARNING | Release fuel system pressure before servicing system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. |
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- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs. Refer to «FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE»(ref-462496-S38973827452012040500000) .
- Unlock the retainers (2) and remove the fresh air inlet duct (3) from air cleaner body (1).
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the PCM (4).
- Remove the mounting bolt (3) and ground wire (1).
- Remove the air inlet tube (2) from the air cleaner body (1).
- Disconnect the make-up air hose (3) from the air cleaner body.
- Remove the support bracket bolt from the strut tower.
- Pull upward to disengage the pins from the rubber grommets and remove the air cleaner body (1).
- Disconnect the fuel line (3) from the fuel rail. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS»(ref-462496-S20387997932012040500000) .
- Remove fuel injector electrical connectors (4).
- Remove fuel rail retaining bolts and remove fuel rail.
- Disconnect the oil temperature sensor (1).
- Disconnect the variable valve timing solenoid electrical connector.
- Disconnect the intake camshaft position sensor electrical connector.
- Position the harness out of the way.
- Remove the throttle body support bracket (1).
- Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
- Remove the wiring harness retainer from the intake manifold (2).
- Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the vacuum lines from the intake manifold.
- Remove the upper radiator hose retaining bracket (1).
- Remove intake manifold retaining bolts.
- Remove intake manifold.