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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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular ...
MEDIA CENTER 230 (REQ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of the radio faceplate.
REQ Radio
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position t ...
Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 284: Rear Evaporator Description
The rear A/C evaporator (4) is located within the rear heater-A/C housing,
behind the right interior quarter panel
trim. The rear A/C evaporato ...