Dodge Journey: Cleaning, inspection
CLEANING
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface preparation must be performed, especially with the use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets.
NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require a scratch free sealing surface.
Remove all gasket material from cylinder head and block. Be careful not to gouge or scratch the aluminum head sealing surface.
Clean all engine oil passages.
INSPECTION
Fig. 100: Checking Cylinder Head Flatness-Typical
1. Before cleaning, check for leaks, damage and cracks.
2. Clean cylinder head and oil passages.
3. Check cylinder head for flatness.
4. Cylinder head must be flat within:
CAUTION: 0.20 mm (0.008 in.) MAX is a combined total dimension of the stock removal limit from cylinder head and block top surface (Deck) together.
- Standard dimension = less than 0.05 mm (0.002 inch.)
- Service Limit = 0.2 mm (0.008 inch.)
- Grinding Limit = Maximum of 0.2 mm (0.008 inch.) is permitted.
Removal
Fig. 93: Accessory Drive Belt System - 2.7L
- GENERATOR
- IDLER/TENSIONER
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs.
2. Disconnect negative cable from rem ...
Installation
Fig. 101: Check For Stretched Bolts
- STRETCHED BOLT
- THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
- THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
- UNSTRETCHED BOLT
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts (4) are tighte ...
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Operation
The standard front and available rear heating-A/C systems used in this
vehicle are blend-air type systems. In a
blend-air system, a blend-air door controls the amount of conditioned air that
is a ...
Diagnosis and testing
COMMON PROBLEM CAUSES
The majority of transaxle malfunctions are a result of:
Insufficient lubrication
Incorrect lubricant
Misassembled or damaged internal components
Improper operation
...
Removal
LEFT-HAND DRIVE
NOTE: The ABM is only separately serviceable for non-HSA (Hill Start
Assist) equipped
vehicles. Do not remove the ABM for vehicles equipped with HSA.
1. Disconnect the nega ...