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

2.7L DOHC Engine
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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    Removal
    Fig. 56: BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL 1. Using a brake pedal holding tool as shown, depress the brake pedal past its first one inch (25 mm) of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate ...

    Insulator, engine mount, front
    Removal 1. Raise vehicle. Fig. 222: Belly Pan - belly pan fasteners - belly pan 2. Remove the belly pan (2). Fig. 223: Front Engine Mount Through Bolt 3. Remove front mount to bracket ...

    Pump, engine oil
    Removal Fig. 275: Oil Pump & Pick-up Tube - BOLTS - O-RING - PICK-UP TUBE - BOLT - OIL PUMP NOTE: The oil pump pressure relief valve can be serviced by removing the oil pan ...

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