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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Installation
WITH FOOT LEVER
1. Pass most of the front parking brake cable down through the access hole in
the floor pan from inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 195: CABLE HOUSING RETAINED IN LEVER
2. Insert the lev ...
Housing, coolant outlet
Removal
Fig. 78: COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR - 2.7L
- BOLT (2)
- BOLT (2)
- COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR
WARNING: Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under
pressure
...
Seal, crankshaft oil, rear
Removal
Fig. 214: REAR MAIN SEAL-INSTALLED
The crankshaft rear oil seal is incorporated in the seal adapter
(2) and can not be removed from the adapter. The
crankshaft rear oil seal/seal adapte ...