5.

9L V8 - VIN [Z]
Article Text
1996 Dodge Ram Van B2500
For 1
Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Monday, July 30, 2012 04:23PM

ARTICLE BEGINNING

1996-97 ENGINES
Chrysler Corp. 5.9L V8 - VIN [Z]

Dodge; Dakota, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon

Jeep; 1997 Grand Cherokee

*** PLEASE READ THIS FIRST ***

NOTE: For repair procedures not covered in this article, see

ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article in
GENERAL INFORMATION.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

Engine may be identified by eighth character of Vehicle

Identification Number (VIN) stamped on metal tab, located near lower
left corner of windshield.
Engine serial number may be required when ordering
replacement parts. Engine serial number is located on left front
corner of cylinder block just below cylinder head.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES

Engine Code

5.9L PFI
Light Duty Cycle ..................................... Z
Heavy Duty Cycle (1) ................................. 5

(1) - Heavy Duty Cycle (HDC) engine uses an engine mounted air
injection pump.

SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS

Information identifying undersize and oversize components is

found at various engine locations and decoded as follows:

Crankshaft & Rod Journals

* The letter "M" (main) or "R" (rod) followed by number
indicates which main or rod bearing journal is .001" (.02 mm)
undersize. The mark is stamped on No. 3 crankshaft
counterweight on 5.9L engines.

Cylinder Block
* Letter "A" following engine serial number indicates .020"
(.51 mm) oversize cylinder bores.
* A diamond-shaped stamp, located on top pad at front of engine
and stamped on flat area of each oversize lifter bore,
 indicates .008" (.20 mm) oversize lifters.
* A stamp "X" indicates .005" (.13 mm) oversize valve stems.
The stamp is found on machined pad, near two 3/8" tapped
holes on each end of cylinder head.

ADJUSTMENTS

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Hydraulic valve lifters are used. No valve adjustment is

required.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory

systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may
exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle.
See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL
INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

NOTE: For installation reference, label all electrical connectors,

vacuum hoses and fuel lines before removal. Also place
mating marks on engine hood and other major assemblies
before removal.

FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE

CAUTION: Fuel system is under pressure. Pressure must be released

before servicing fuel system components.

Gasoline
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen fuel tank cap to
release tank pressure. Using Fuel Pressure Gauge Set (5069), remove
gauge from hose assembly. Place gauge end of hose into an approved
gasoline container.
2) Remove fuel rail test port protective cap and place a shop
towel under test port. To release fuel pressure, screw other end of
hose assembly onto test port. Once all fuel pressure is released,
install protective cap on test port.

ENGINE

Removal (Ram Van/Wagon)

1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system and engine
oil. Remove and discard oil filter.
2) Remove engine cover, air cleaner and oil dipstick.
Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant
recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect A/C lines at condenser and
plug openings. Remove A/C compressor. Disconnect fan shroud.
3) Remove front bumper, grille and support brace. Disconnect
coolant hoses. Remove radiator, condenser and support as5.9L V8 - VIN [Z] Article Text (p. 2)1996 Dodge Ram Van B25
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 4) Remove upper fan shroud. Remove power steering pump with
hoses attached, and set aside. Remove air pump, spark plug wires and
distributor cap. Disconnect necessary electrical wiring, fuel lines,
coolant hoses and vacuum hoses. Remove air cleaner, throttle body,
drive belts, alternator, fan and fan pulley. Remove lower fan shroud.

CAUTION: When removing engine, DO NOT lift engine by intake manifold.

5) Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD. Raise and

support vehicle. Remove starter. Remove exhaust pipe and heat shields.
Disconnect transmission shift linkage. Remove crank sensor.
6) On A/T models, remove transmission inspection cover. Mark
torque converter-to-flexplate position for installation reference.
Remove torque converter-to-flexplate bolts. On M/T models, disconnect
clutch release mechanism at clutch housing.
7) Attach engine hoist to cylinder heads (at intake manifold
flanges). On all models, support transmission using a floor jack.
Remove transmission or clutch housing-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove
engine mount bolts. Remove engine out front of vehicle.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. On A/T models, ensure
reference marks on torque converter and flexplate are aligned.
Evacuate and charge A/C system.

Removal (All Others)

1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect and remove battery. On all except Pickup, scribe hood
hinges for installation reference and remove hood.
2) Drain cooling system. Disconnect coolant hoses. Remove
radiator, fan and shroud. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using
approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect A/C
lines and plug openings. On Pickup, remove upper core support,
transmission cooler and A/C condenser. On all models, remove belt, air
cleaner, vacuum lines, distributor cap and wiring.
3) Disconnect necessary electrical wiring and fuel lines.
Remove throttle body and linkage. Remove intake manifold. Remove
starter, alternator, charcoal canister and horns. Disconnect power
steering hoses (if equipped). Raise and support vehicle. Drain oil.
Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold.

CAUTION: When removing engine, DO NOT lift engine by intake manifold.

4) On A/T models, remove transmission housing inspection

plate. Mark torque converter-to-flexplate position for installation
reference. Remove torque converter-to-flexplate bolts. Remove bracket
for transmission cooler lines.

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove manual transmission if

transmission cannot be supported using floor jack.

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 5) On M/T models, disconnect clutch release mechanism at
clutch housing. On all models, support transmission using a floor
jack. Remove transmission or clutch housing-to-cylinder block bolts.
Install engine lifting fixture, and attach chain. On Dakota 4WD
models, go to step 7).
6) On Ram Pickup and Grand Cherokee, remove front engine
mount bolts. Remove engine from vehicle. On Dakota 2WD models, remove
front engine mount through-bolts. See Fig. 1. Remove engine from
vehicle.

NOTE: On Dakota 4WD models, the engine, transmission and front

axle are connected and supported with insulators and
brackets.

7) On left side of Dakota 4WD models, remove 2 bolts

attaching differential pinion nose bracket-to-bellhousing bolts.
Remove pinion nose bracket-to-adapter bolts (located on top of
differential, near pinion). Separate engine from engine mount by
removing engine mount through-bolt and nut located on top of engine
mount.
8) On right side of Dakota 4WD models, remove 2 axle-to-
bracket bolts and bracket-to-bellhousing bolt. Separate engine from
engine mount by removing engine mount through-bolt and nut located on
top of engine mount. Remove engine from vehicle.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. On A/T models, ensure
reference marks on torque converter and flexplate are aligned.
Evacuate and charge A/C system.

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Fig. 1: Dakota Engine Mounts

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

INTAKE MANIFOLD

Removal
1) Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Disconnect
accelerator, cruise control, and transmission kickdown cables.
Disconnect fuel lines at throttle body.
2) Remove engine cover (Ram Van/Wagon), air cleaner, and
alternator. Disconnect necessary electrical wiring, coolant hoses and
vacuum hoses. Remove distributor cap and spark plug wires. Remove
valve covers (if necessary).
3) Remove bolts, intake manifold and gaskets. Separate
throttle body from intake manifold (if necessary). Turn intake
manifold upside-down and remove plenum pan (if necessary).

Fig. 2: Plenum Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Installation
1) Install plenum pan and install all bolts finger tight.
Tighten bolts to specification, in steps, and in sequence. See Fig. 2.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
2) Install manifold flange gaskets on cylinder head with
"MANIFOLD SIDE" words visible. Place a 13/64" (5 mm) bead of silicone
rubber adhesive sealant at 4 corner joints. Install front and rear
gaskets. Ensure holes in front and rear gaskets engage with dowels in
cylinder block.
3) Install intake manifold and install all bolts finger
tight. Tighten bolts to specification, in steps, and in sequence. See
Fig. 3. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components,
reverse removal procedure.

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Fig. 3: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (5.9L)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle.
Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Lower vehicle. Remove
exhaust heat shields (if equipped). Remove bolts, nuts, washers and
exhaust manifold. Note location of conical washer on bolts/studs.
Remove manifold.

Inspection
Check exhaust manifold mating surface warpage. Repair or
replace exhaust manifold if warpage exceeds .008" (.20 mm) per 12"
(305 mm).

CAUTION: Install NEW studs in cylinder head if studs came out when
removing exhaust manifold. Apply sealant to coarse threads
of studs before installing in head.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure conical washers
are installed in original locations. Tighten bolts/nuts to
specification, starting at center and working outward. See
TORQUE
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CYLINDER HEAD

Removal
1) On Vans, remove engine cover and heat shields. On all
models, disconnect battery and drain coolant. Remove alternator
bracket support rod and alternator. Remove intake and exhaust
manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD and EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
2) Remove rocker arms and push rods. See ROCKER ARMS. Remove
cylinder head bolts, cylinder head and gasket.

Inspection
Check cylinder head warpage. Repair or replace cylinder head
if warpage exceeds specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten cylinder head
bolts to specification and in sequence using 3 steps. See Fig. 4. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Fig. 4: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

FRONT COVER OIL SEAL

Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove drive belts from
crankshaft pulley. Remove fan and shroud. Remove crankshaft pulley and
vibration damper. Pry oil seal from front cover.

Installation
1) Use Seal Installer (6635) for seal installation. Installer
should fit with minimum interference. If installer does not fit, front
cover must be removed and installed properly.
2) Position small diameter of oil seal over seal installer.
Using vibration damper bolt, tighten seal installer to draw seal into
position. Remove vibration damper bolt and seal installer. To complete
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 FRONT COVER

Removal
1) Disconnect battery. Drain coolant. Remove power steering
pump (if equipped). Remove water pump. See WATER PUMP.
2) Remove crankshaft pulley and vibration damper. Loosen oil
pan bolts. Remove oil pan-to-front cover bolts on each side of oil
pan. Remove bolts, front cover and gasket. DO not damage oil pan
gasket.

Installation
1) Ensure sealing surfaces are clean. Apply a 1/8" (3.17 mm)
bead of RTV sealant to oil pan gasket. Install gasket, front cover and
bolts. DO NOT tighten bolts at this time.
2) Install front cover oil seal. See FRONT COVER OIL SEAL.
Tighten front cover, oil pan and then vibration damper bolts to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To complete installation,
reverse removal procedure.

TIMING CHAIN

Inspection
1) Remove front cover. See FRONT COVER. Position ruler at
camshaft sprocket, near timing chain link, to check timing chain
stretch.
2) Place torque wrench on camshaft sprocket bolt. Apply 30
ft. lbs. (41 N.m) torque with cylinder heads installed, or 15 ft. lbs.
(20 N.m) with cylinder heads removed, on camshaft sprocket bolt in
direction of engine rotation. Note reading on ruler.

NOTE: When applying torque to camshaft sprocket bolt, DO NOT allow

crankshaft to move. It may be necessary to hold crankshaft.

3) Apply same amount of torque in opposite direction and note

amount of timing chain movement on ruler. If movement exceeds 1/8" (3.
17 mm), replace timing chain.

Removal
Rotate crankshaft so timing marks are aligned. See Fig. 5.
Remove camshaft sprocket bolt, camshaft sprocket, timing chain and
crankshaft sprocket.

Installation
1) Install timing chain and sprockets. Ensure timing marks
are aligned. See Fig. 5. Install camshaft sprocket bolt and tighten to
specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
2) Ensure camshaft end play is within specification. See
CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. If end play is not within
specification, replace thrust plate located between camshaft sprocket
and camshaft. To install remaining components, reverse removal
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Fig. 5: Aligning Timing Marks
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

ROCKER ARMS

CAUTION: To avoid piston-to-valve contact during rocker arm

installation, crankshaft MUST be placed in specified
position. Wait 5 minutes before starting engine to allow
valve lifters to bleed down after rocker arm installation.

Removal
Disconnect spark plug wires, PCV and fuel evaporation hoses.
Remove valve covers. Remove bolts, pivots, and rocker arms. Wire
components together for installation reference. Mark push rod location
and remove (if necessary).

Installation
1) Locate "V8" mark stamped on vibration damper (147 ATDC).
Rotate engine, by hand, until "V8" mark lines up with TDC mark on
timing chain cover.
2) Install rocker arm and pivot assemblies and tighten bolt
to 21 ft. lbs. (28 N.m). Wait 5 MINUTES before starting engine to
allow valve lifters to bleed down after rocker arm installation. To
install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten valve
cover bolts to 95 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).

VALVE LIFTERS

Removal
Remove air cleaner. Remove rocker arms. See ROCKER ARMS.
Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD. Remove yoke retainer and
aligning yoke. Use Valve Lifter Remover/Installer (C-4129-A) to remove
valve lifter(s).
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Inspection
 Inspect components for damage. Measure lifter O.D. and bore
diameter in cylinder block. Determine oil clearance. Clearance must be
within specification. See VALVE LIFTERS table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS. Cylinder block can be bored for oversize lifters.

NOTE: Cylinder block must be marked to indicate oversize valve

lifters. See SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS.

Installation
1) Lubricate valve lifters and push rods before installing in
original locations. Ensure valve lifter is installed so oil feed hole
in side of valve lifter is facing upward, away from crankshaft.
2) Align yokes with arrow pointing toward camshaft. Install
yoke retainer and tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

CAUTION: DO NOT allow engine RPM to exceed fast idle until valve
lifters have filled with oil and become quiet.

CAMSHAFT

Removal
1) Remove engine. See ENGINE. Remove front cover and timing
chain. See FRONT COVER and TIMING CHAIN.
2) Remove valve lifters. See VALVE LIFTERS. Remove
distributor and distributor drive shaft. Remove camshaft thrust plate,
noting location of oil tab for installation reference. See Fig. 6.
Remove camshaft.

Fig. 6: Positioning Oil Tab

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Inspection
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camshaft journal diameter and camshaft bearing I.D. Replace camshaft
or camshaft bearings if not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table
under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

CAUTION: If camshaft is replaced, valve lifters must also be

replaced. Whenever NEW camshaft or valve lifters are
installed, manufacturer recommends addition of one pint of
Chrysler crankcase conditioner to engine oil for at least
500 miles to aid break-in.

Installation
1) Ensure cup plugs are installed in oil passages behind
thrust plate. Lubricate camshaft and bearings, and install within 2"
(50.8 mm) of final installation location.
2) Install Camshaft Installer (C-3509) with long area behind
distributor drive gear. See Fig. 7. This prevents camshaft from
contacting plug located in rear of cylinder block. Install distributor
lock bolt to retain camshaft installer.
3) Install camshaft thrust plate and oil tab. Ensure tang
engages with lower right hole of camshaft thrust plate. Tighten
camshaft thrust plate bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Top edge of oil tab should be flat against
camshaft thrust plate for timing chain lubrication. See Fig. 6.
4) To install remaining components, reverse removal
procedure. Check camshaft end play. If end play exceeds specification,
replace thrust plate. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
Ensure components are installed in original location.

CAUTION: DO NOT allow engine RPM to exceed fast idle until valve
lifters have filled with oil and become quiet.

Fig. 7: Installing Camshaft

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

CAMSHAFT BEARINGS

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 1) Use Camshaft Bearing Remover/Installer (C-3132-A) for
camshaft bearing replacement. Replace camshaft bearing if damaged or
if I.D. is not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.
2) Ensure oil holes are aligned. Ensure oil hole in No. 2
bearing aligns with oil hole to left cylinder head, and oil hole in
No. 4 bearing aligns with oil hole to right cylinder head. Install NEW
camshaft plug at rear of cylinder block.

DISTRIBUTOR DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING

Removal
1) Rotate crankshaft so No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on
compression stroke. Remove distributor and distributor drive shaft.
Insert Bushing Puller (C-3052) into bushing and thread down until
tight.
2) Hold bushing puller bolt, and rotate bushing puller nut
until distributor drive shaft bushing is removed.

Installation
1) Install NEW distributor drive shaft bushing over
burnishing end of Bushing Installer (C-3053). Insert bushing installer
and distributor drive shaft bushing into cylinder block.
2) Using hammer, drive bushing installer and distributor
drive shaft bushing into cylinder block. Tighten nut to pull bushing
installer through distributor drive shaft bushing. Tightening nut
expands bushing tight in cylinder block and burnishes it to correct
size.

CAUTION: DO NOT ream distributor drive shaft bushing.

3) Ensure No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on compression stroke.

Install distributor drive shaft so slot is aligned toward left front
intake manifold bolt as viewed from rear of engine. Install
distributor with rotor positioned to No. 1 cylinder in distributor
cap.

REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

Removal & Installation (Crankshaft Installed)

1) Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN. Remove oil pump. Remove rear
main bearing cap and discard lower rear crankshaft oil seal. Carefully
remove upper rear crankshaft oil seal and discard seal.
2) Lubricate new oil seal. Rotate upper rear crankshaft oil
seal in cylinder block with Yellow paint toward rear of engine.
Install lower rear crankshaft oil seal in main bearing cap with Yellow
paint toward rear of engine.
3) To prevent oil leakage, apply one drop of Loctite 515
sealant next to oil seal on main bearing cap surface before
installing. Apply silicone adhesive sealant at bearing cap-to-cylinder
block joint. See Fig. 8. Install main bearing cap, and tighten bolts
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components, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (Crankshaft Removed)

1) Remove rear crankshaft oil seals from cylinder block and
main bearing cap. Lubricate oil seal. Install rear crankshaft oil
seals with Yellow paint toward rear of engine.
2) To prevent oil leakage, apply one drop of Loctite 515
sealant next to oil seal on main bearing cap surface before
installing. Apply silicone adhesive sealant at bearing cap-to-cylinder
block joint. See Fig. 8.

Fig. 8: Installing Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

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CAUTION: After removing fan clutch assembly, DO NOT store fan clutch
with rear of shaft pointing downward. Silicone fluid from
fan clutch may drain into fan drive bearing, causing
lubricant failure.

Removal
1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system.
Remove throttle cable at top of fan shroud. Unsnap coolant overflow
tank from fan shroud and lay aside. DO NOT disconnect coolant hose.
2) Remove upper radiator hose. Using Fan Wrench (SP346) from
Set (2017DSP), remove fan clutch assembly from water pump by turning
nut counterclockwise as viewed from front. DO NOT remove fan clutch
assembly at this time.
3) Remove fan shroud bolts and clips. Remove fan shroud and
fan clutch assembly as a unit. Locate accessory drive belt tensioner
and rotate tensioner clockwise (counterclockwise on heavy-duty cycle
engines) to release tension on accessory drive belt.
4) Note drive belt routing for installation reference. Belt
must be correctly routed during installation, or engine will overheat
due to water pump rotating in wrong direction.
5) Remove bolts and water pump pulley. Disconnect lower
radiator hose and heater hoses. Remove coolant return tube from water
pump. Remove bolts, water pump and gasket.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW gasket.
Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Fill system
with coolant. Ensure accessory drive belt is installed in original
direction to ensure proper rotation of water pump. See Fig. 9 or 10.

Fig. 9: Drive Belt Routing (Except 5.9L - Heavy Duty Cycle)

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

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Fig. 10: Drive Belt Routing (5.9L - Heavy Duty Cycle)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

OIL PAN

Removal (Dakota 2WD)

1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove oil dipstick and
distributor cap. Raise and support vehicle. Drain engine oil.
2) Remove exhaust pipe. Remove side engine mount bolts.
Slightly raise engine. When engine is at adequate height, install
bolts in side engine mount-to-frame bracket holes to support engine.
3) Lower engine, and allow it to rest on bolts installed in
side engine mounts. Remove oil pan bolts, oil pan and gaskets.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing oil
pan, apply RTV sealant where front cover contacts cylinder block,
where oil pan side gaskets meet end seals, and where end seals contact
cylinder block. See Fig. 11. Tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse
removal procedure.

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Fig. 11: Applying Sealant On Oil Pan Sealing Surfaces
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Removal (Dakota 4WD)

1) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove oil dipstick.
Drain engine oil. Remove exhaust pipe crossover and lower transmission
cover.
2) Remove front drive axle for access to oil pan. For front
drive axle removal, loosen wheel lug nuts. Remove cotter pin, lock nut
and spring washer. Loosen axle shaft nut with vehicle on floor and
brakes applied. Raise and support vehicle.
3) Remove wheels and skid plate. Remove axle shaft nut.
Remove axle shaft-to-differential flange bolts at front drive axle.
Support axle shaft, and separate axle splines from wheel hub by
pulling inward at outer CV joint.

CAUTION: DO NOT pull on rubber boot during axle shaft removal. Pull
on outer CV joint only.

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transfer case yoke for installation reference. Remove front drive
shaft from transfer case. Disconnect vacuum hoses from shift motor and
electrical connections at shift indicator switch.
5) Support front drive axle using a floor jack. Remove front
drive axle and shift motor bolts. Lower floor jack, and remove front
drive axle with drive shaft. Remove transmission lower cover. Remove
bolts, oil pan and gasket.

Installation
 1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing
oil pan, apply RTV sealant where front cover contacts cylinder block,
oil pan side gaskets meet end seals and end seals contact cylinder
block. See Fig. 11.
2) When installing front drive axle, loosely install all
bolts before tightening to specification. Tighten axle shaft nut to
specification with vehicle on ground. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Ensure reference marks on transfer case yoke and front drive shaft are
aligned.

Removal (Ram Pickup & Ram Van/Wagon)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove oil dipstick. Raise
and support vehicle. Drain engine oil. Remove exhaust pipe. Remove
left engine-to-transmission strut. Remove bolts, oil pan and gasket.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing oil
pan, apply RTV sealant where front cover contacts cylinder block, oil
pan side gaskets meet end seals and end seals contact cylinder block.
See Fig. 11. Tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse
removal procedure.

Removal (Grand Cherokee)

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove oil dipstick. Raise
and support vehicle. Drain engine oil. Disconnect O2 sensor. Remove
exhaust pipe and starter. Remove left engine-to-transmission strut.
Disconnect oil level sensor (if equipped). Remove bolts, oil pan and
gasket, using care not to damage oil level sensor.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing oil
pan, apply RTV sealant where front cover contacts cylinder block, oil
pan side gaskets meet end seals and end seals contact cylinder block.
See Fig. 11. Tighten bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. To install remaining components, reverse
removal procedure.

OVERHAUL

CYLINDER HEAD

Cylinder Head
Check cylinder head warpage. Repair or replace cylinder head
if warpage exceeds specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.

Valve Springs
1) Check valve spring free length, out-of-square and
pressure. Replace valve spring if not within specification. See VALVES
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spring seat (cylinder head surface) to bottom of spring retainer. If
spacers are installed, measure from top of spacer.
3) If height exceeds 1.687" (42.86 mm), install a .066" (1.58
mm) thick spacer in cylinder head counterbore to obtain correct
installed spring height. See VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS table.

Valve Stem Oil Seals

Cup-type oil seals are used on all valves. Ensure oversize
valve stem oil seals are used when oversize valves are installed. When
installing valves, DO NOT overcompress valve springs, or damage to
valve stem oil seal may result.

Valve Guides
Check valve stem oil clearance. Ensure valve stem diameter is
within specification. Valve guide must be reamed for valve with
oversize valve stem if oil clearance exceeds specification. See
CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Valves are available
with stems of .015" (.38 mm) and .030" (.76 mm) oversize.

NOTE: DO NOT ream valve guides from standard to maximum oversize

in one step. Ream valve guides to oversize in gradual steps
so guides are reamed true in relation to valve seat. After
reaming valve guides, valve seat runout must be checked.

Valve Seat
Check valve seat width and runout. Grind valve seat if not
within specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.

Valves
Ensure valve margin, head diameter and stem diameter are
within specification. See VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS. Valves are available with stems of .015" (.38 mm) and
.030" (.76 mm) oversize.

Valve Seat Correction Angles

Use a 15-degree stone to lower valve seat and a 60-degree
stone to raise valve seat.

VALVE TRAIN

Rocker Arms & Pivots

Remove rocker arms and pivots. Inspect for wear. Replace as
necessary.

Valve Lifters
Measure valve lifter diameter and bore diameter in cylinder
block. Determine oil clearance. Clearance must be within
specification. See VALVE LIFTERS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
Cylinder block can be bored for oversize lifters.

NOTE: Cylinder block must be marked to indicate oversize valve

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 lifters. See SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS.

CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Piston & Rod Assembly

Install piston with notch or groove on top of piston toward
front of engine (timing chain end) with larger chamfer of connecting
rod bore toward crankshaft journal fillet.

Fitting Pistons
1) Measure piston diameter at top of piston skirt at 90-
degree angle to piston pin axis. Measure cylinder bore diameter below
top surface of cylinder bore, middle of bore and bottom of cylinder
bore.
2) Ensure piston diameter and clearance are within
specification. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTE: Piston diameter and cylinder bore should be measured at room

temperature of 70 F (21 C).

Piston Rings
1) Ensure ring end gap and side clearances are within
specification. See PISTONS, PINS & RINGS table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.
2) Position piston ring gaps in proper location. See Fig. 12.
Compression ring gaps must be staggered so they do not align with oil
ring rail gap. Ensure identification marks (drill point, letter "O",
an oval depression or the word TOP) on compression rings face upward.

Fig. 12: Positioning Piston Rings

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

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1) Crankshaft is marked to indicate undersize rod bearings.
See SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS. When replacing connecting rod bearings,
ensure connecting rod is installed with larger chamfer of connecting
rod bore toward crankshaft journal fillet.
2) Apply light coat of engine oil to connecting rod bolt
threads before tightening nut to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure oil clearance and side play are within
specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table
under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

Crankshaft & Main Bearings

1) Crankshaft is marked to indicate undersize main bearings.
See SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS. Main bearing cap location and direction of
installation should be marked before removal.
2) Ensure journal diameter, taper and out-of-round are within
specification. See CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table
under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Upper main bearings contain oil holes
while lower bearings installed in main bearing cap do not.
3) Apply light coat of engine oil to threads before
tightening bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
Ensure oil clearance and end play are within specification. See
CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table.

CAUTION: Crankshaft journal grinding should not exceed .012" (.30 mm)
under standard size. DO NOT grind thrust surfaces of No. 3
main bearing. Final paper or cloth polishing after regrind
must be done in same direction as engine rotation.

Thrust Bearing
Thrust bearing is located on No. 3 main bearing. Replace
thrust bearing if crankshaft end play is not within specification. See
CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.

Cylinder Block
1) Check cylinder bore, out-of-round and taper. Measure
cylinder bore diameter below top surface of cylinder bore, middle of
bore and bottom of cylinder bore. Bore cylinder block if bore diameter
is not within specification. See CYLINDER BLOCK table under ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTE: Cylinder bore should be measured at room temperature of 70 F

(21 C).

2) Check valve lifter bore diameter. Check for scoring. If

scoring exists or lifter bore diameter is not within specification,
ream cylinder block bore for next oversize valve lifter. See VALVE
LIFTERS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.

NOTE: Cylinder block is marked to indicate oversize valve lifters.

See SPECIAL ENGINE MARKS.

ENGINE OILING
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System has a rotor-type oil pump and full-flow oil filter.

Oil is forced by pump through a series of oil passages in engine to
provide lubrication to engine components. Oil is supplied to rocker
assembly through hollow push rods. Push rods are fed oil from lifters.
See Fig. 13.

Crankcase Capacity
Oil capacity with oil filter is 5.0 qts. (4.7L).

Oil Pressure
Oil pressure is 6 psi (.4 kg/cm ) at idle and 30-80 psi (2.1-
5.6 kg/cm ) at 3000 RPM with engine at normal operating temperature.

Fig. 13: Cross-Sectional View Of Engine Oil Circuit

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

OIL LINE PLUG

1) The oil line plug is located in vertical passage in rear

of block between oil-to-filter and oil-from-filter passages. See
Fig. 14. Missing or improperly installed plug could cause erratic, low
or no oil pressure.
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wire down passage. Oil line plug should be 7.50-7.68 in. (190.0-195.2
mm) from machined surface of block. If plug is too high, use suitable
dowel to position properly. If plug is too low, remove oil pan, oil
pump and rear main bearing cap. Use suitable dowel to position
properly.
3) To remove for passage cleaning or plug replacement, drive
plug from oil sending unit hole out bottom of block. When installing
plug, coat outside diameter with Mopar Stud and Bearing Mount Adhesive
or equivalent. Plug should be 2.12-2.31 in. (54.0-57.7 mm) from bottom
of block.

Fig. 14: Cross-Sectional View Of Oil Line Plug Location

Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

OIL PUMP

Removal & Disassembly

1) Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Remove bolts and oil pump from rear main bearing cap.
2) Remove cotter pin. Drill a 1/8" (3.17 mm) hole into relief
valve retainer cap and insert a self-tapping sheet metal screw into
cap. Clamp screw into vise. While supporting pump, remove retainer cap
by tapping pump body using soft-faced hammer.
3) Discard retainer cap, and remove spring and relief valve.
Remove pump cover and discard oil seal ring. Remove inner rotor and
shaft and outer rotor. See Fig. 15.

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Fig. 15: Exploded View Of Oil Pump Assembly
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Inspection
1) Inspect components for damage. Using feeler gauge and
straightedge, check pump cover flatness. Measure thickness of inner
and outer rotors. Measure outer rotor outside diameter. Replace rotors
if not to specification. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.
2) Install outer rotor into pump body. Press outer rotor to
one side, and measure clearance between outer rotor and pump body.
Replace oil pump assembly if clearance exceeds specification. See OIL
PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.
3) With outer rotor installed in pump body, install inner
rotor and shaft into pump body. Measure rotor tip clearance between
inner and outer rotors. Replace rotors if clearance exceeds
specification. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.
4) With rotors installed in pump body, place a straightedge
(between bolt holes) across face of pump body. Measure rotor end
clearance between rotors and straightedge. Replace oil pump assembly
if clearance exceeds specification. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.
5) Ensure relief valve slides freely in bore. Check free
length and tension of relief valve spring. Replace spring if not
within specification. See OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS table.

OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification

Inner & Outer Rotor Thickness ...... .825" (20.96 mm) Min.
Outer Rotor Diameter ................ 2.47" (62.7 mm) Min.
Outer Rotor-To-Pump Body Clearance ... .014" (.36 mm) Max.
Pump Cover Warpage ................. .0015" (.038 mm) Max.
Rotor End Clearance ....................... .004" (.10 mm)
Rotor Tip Clearance .................. .008" (.20 mm) Max.
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Spring Tension .................... 19.5-20.5 Lbs. @ 1.34"
(8.8-9.3 kg @ 34 mm)

Reassembly & Installation

To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Install NEW
relief valve retainer cap and oil seal ring. Tighten pump cover bolts.
Fill rotor cavity with engine oil before installing. To install,
reverse removal procedure.

CAUTION: Ensure oil pump fully engages with distributor drive shaft
before tightening bolt. It may be necessary to slightly
rotate oil pump during installation to align with
distributor drive shaft.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Axle Bracket-To-Bellhousing Bolt

Dakota 4WD ..................................... 65 (88)
Axle Shaft Nut
Dakota 4WD ................................... 190 (257)
Axle Shaft-To-Differential Flange Bolt
Dakota 4WD ..................................... 66 (89)
Axle-To-Insulator Bolt
Dakota 4WD .................................... 75 (102)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt ........................... 50 (68)
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt ....................... 18 (24)
Clutch Housing-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
Dakota & Ram Van/Wagon
(1) ..................................... 20-40 (27-54)
(2) ..................................... 35-65 (47-88)
All Others ...................................... 40 (54)
Connecting Rod Bolt .............................. 45 (61)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt ........................... 18 (24)
Cylinder Head Bolt (3)
Step 1 ......................................... 50 (68)
Step 2 ....................................... 105 (142)
Step 3 (Verify Torque) ....................... 105 (142)
Differential Pinion Nose Bracket-To-Adapter Bolt
Dakota 4WD ..................................... 65 (88)
Differential Pinion Nose Bracket-To-Bellhousing Bolt
Dakota 4WD ..................................... 65 (88)
Engine Mount Bracket-To-Frame Rail Bolt
Dakota 2WD ..................................... 30 (41)
Engine Mount Through-Bolt
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Engine Mount-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
Dakota ......................................... 30 (41)
Truck .......................................... 60 (81)
Engine Mount-To-Frame Bracket Bolt/Nut
Ram Pickup .................................... 75 (102)
Ram Van/Wagon .................................. 65 (88)
Exhaust Manifold
Bolt & Nut ..................................... 25 (34)
Flywheel/Flexplate-To-Crankshaft Bolt ............ 55 (75)
Front Cover Bolt ................................. 30 (41)
Heat Shield Bolts ................................ 30 (41)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt ........................... 85 (115)
Oil Drain Plug ................................... 25 (34)
Oil Filter Adapter Stud .......................... 50 (68)
Oil Pan Bolt ..................................... 18 (24)
Oil Pump Bolt .................................... 30 (41)
Rocker Arm Bolt .................................. 21 (28)
Shift Motor Bolt
Dakota 4WD ..................................... 65 (88)
Spark Plug ....................................... 30 (41)
Starter Bolts .................................... 50 (68)
Transfer Case Yoke Bolt
Dakota 4WD ..................................... 20 (27)
Vibration Damper Bolt .......................... 135 (183)
Water Pump Bolt .................................. 30 (41)
Wheel Lug Nut
1/2" .................................. 85-105 (115-142)
5/8" ................................. 177-225 (240-305)

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Intake Manifold Bolt

Step 1 (Bolts No. 1 & 4) (3) .................... 72 (8)
Step 2 (Bolts No. 5 Through 12) ................. 72 (8)
Step 3 (Verify Torque All Bolts) ................ 72 (8)
Step 4 (Torque All Bolts) ..................... 144 (16)
Step 5 (Verify Torque All Bolts) .............. 144 (16)
Intake Manifold Plenum Pan Bolt
Step 1 ........................................ 24 (2.7)
Step 2 ........................................ 48 (5.4)
Step 3 ........................................ 84 (9.5)
Step 4 (Verify Torque) ........................ 84 (9.5)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt .............................. 97 (11)
Valve Cover Bolts ................................ 95 (11)

(1) - Bolts through clutch housing into cylinder block.

(2) - Bolts through cylinder block into clutch housing.
(3) - Tighten bolts in alternating steps of 12 INCH lbs.
(1.4 N.m) to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m). See Fig. 3.

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 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification

Displacement .......................... 360 Cu. In. (5.9L)

Bore .................................... 4.00" (101.6 mm)
Stroke ................................... 3.58" (90.9 mm)
Compression Ratio .................................. 9.1:1
Fuel System .......................................... PFI
Horsepower @ RPM .............................. 230 @ 4400
Torque Ft. Lbs. @ RPM ......................... 330 @ 3200

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

CRANKSHAFT, MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS

Application In. (mm)

Crankshaft End Play

Standard ........................... .002-.007 (.05-.18)
Wear Limit .................................. .010 (.25)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter ......... 2.8095-2.8105 (71.361-71.387)
Journal Out-Of-Round ........................ .001 (.03)
Journal Taper ............................... .001 (.03)
Oil Clearance
Journal No. 1
Standard .................... .0005-.0015 (.013-.038)
Wear Limit ............................. .0015 (.038)
All Others
Standard ...................... .0005-.0020 (.013-.051)
Wear Limit ............................... .0025 (.064)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter ........... 2.124-2.125 (53.950-53.975)
Journal Out-Of-Round ........................ .001 (.03)
Journal Taper ............................... .001 (.03)
Oil Clearance
Standard ...................... .0005-.0022 (.013-.056)
Wear Limit ............................... .0025 (.064)
Side Play ......................... .006-.014 (.15-.36)

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS

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Application (mm)
Pistons
Clearance ...................... .0005-.0015 (.013-.038)
Pins
Diameter .................... .9845-9848 (25.006-25.013)
Length ........................... 2.67-2.69 (67.8-68.3)
Piston Fit ..................... .0002-.0007 (.005-.018)
Rod Fit .................... (1) .0007-.0014 (.018-.036)
Rings
No. 1
End Gap .......................... .012-.022 (.30-.55)
Side Clearance ............... .0016-.0033 (.041-.084)
No. 2
End Gap .......................... .022-.031 (.30-.79)
Side Clearance ............... .0016-.0033 (.041-.084)
No. 3 (Oil)
End Gap ......................... .015-.055 (.38-1.40)
Side Clearance ................. (2) .0080 (.203) Max.

(1) - Interference fit.

(2) - Steel rail oil ring should be free in groove, but
clearance within maximum specification.

CYLINDER BLOCK

CYLINDER BLOCK

Application In. (mm)

Cylinder Bore
Standard Diameter .......... 4.000-4.002 (101.60-101.65)
Maximum Taper ................................ .010 (.25)
Maximum Out-Of-Round ......................... .005 (.13)
Maximum Oversize ........................... .040 (1.016)

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS

Application Specification

Intake Valves
Face Angle ................................ 43.25-43.75
Head Diameter ........................ 1.880" (47.75 mm)
Minimum Margin ......................... .047" (1.19 mm)
Stem Diameter ............... .372-.373" (9.45-9.47 mm)
Exhaust Valves
Face Angle ................................ 43.25-43-75
Head Diameter ........................ 1.617" (41.07 mm)
Minimum Margin ......................... .047" (1.19 mm)
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 Stem Diameter ................ .371-.372" (9.42-9.45 mm)
Valve Springs
Free Length .......................... 1.967" (49.96 mm)
Installed Height ......... 1.625-1.687" (41.28-42.85 mm)

Pressure Lbs. @ In. (kg @ mm)

Valve Closed ..................... 85 @ 1.640 (38 @ 41.66)

Valve Open ...................... 200 @ 1.212 (89 @ 30.89)

CYLINDER HEAD

CYLINDER HEAD

Application Specification

Maximum Warpage ...... .00075" Per 1" (.0191 mm Per 25 mm)

Valve Seats
Intake Valve
Seat Angle ............................... 44.25-44.75
Seat Width ..................... .040-.060" (1.0-1.5 mm)
Maximum Seat Runout ..................... .002" (.08 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Seat Angle ............................... 44.25-44.75
Seat Width .................... .060-.080" (1.5-2.0 mm)
Maximum Seat Runout ..................... .003" (.08 mm)
Valve Guides
Intake Valve
Valve Guide I.D. ............ .374-.375" (9.50-9.53 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard ...................... .001-.003" (.02-.08 mm)
Wear Limit ......................... (1) .017" (.43 mm)
Exhaust Valve
Valve Guide I.D. ............. .374-.375" (9.50-9.53 mm)
Valve Stem-To-Guide Oil Clearance
Standard ...................... .001-.003" (.02-.08 mm)
Wear Limit ......................... (1) .017" (.43 mm)

(1) - Specification applies to method obtained by rocking

valve stem in valve guide.

CAMSHAFT

CAMSHAFT (1)

Application In. (mm)

End Play ............................. .002-.010 (.05-.25)

Camshaft Bearing I.D.
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No. 3 ........................ 1.969-1.970 (50.01-50.04)
No. 4 ........................ 1.953-1.954 (49.61-49.63)
No. 5 ........................ 1.563-1.564 (39.70-39.73)
Journal Diameter
No. 1 ........................ 1.998-1.999 (50.75-50.77)
No. 2 ........................ 1.982-1.983 (50.34-50.37)
No. 3 ........................ 1.967-1.968 (49.96-49.99)
No. 4 ........................ 1.951-1.952 (49.56-49.58)
No. 5 ........................ 1.561-1.562 (39.65-39.67)
Oil Clearance
Standard ........................... .001-.003 (.02-.08)
Wear Limit .................................. .005 (.13)

(1) - Bearings are numbered from front of camshaft.

VALVE LIFTERS

VALVE LIFTERS

Application In. (mm)

Bore Diameter ................ .9051-.9059 (22.990-23.010)

Lifter Diameter .......... (1) .9035-.9040 (22.949-22.962)
Oil Clearance .................... .0011-.0024 (.028-.061)
Push Rod Length .............. 6.915-6.935 (175.64-176.15)

(1) - Standard diameter valve lifter is listed. Oversize valve

lifters are available in .001" (.02 mm), .008" (.20 mm)
and .030" (.76 mm).

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