Nissan Z24

1985 Nissan Pickup
2.0L 4-CYL - VIN [F] & 2.4L 4-CYL - VIN [N] 1985 Engines - 2.0L & 2.4L 4-Cylinder
2.0L 4-CYL - VIN [F] & 2.4L 4-CYL - VIN [N]

1985 Engines - 2.0L & 2.4L 4-Cylinder
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
NOTE:
For engine repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE
OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article in the GENERAL
INFORMATION section.
ENGINE CODING
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES
Application
2.0L 4-Cylinder
2.4L 4-Cylinder
Engine Code
Z20
Z24
VIN Code
F
N
ADJUSTMENTS
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Valves should be adjusted with engine at normal operating temperature. Cold

specifications are provided for initial settings after assembly.
1. DO NOT adjust valves with engine running. Remove air cleaner, distributor high tension wire and valve
cover. Turn crankshaft to set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on compression stroke.
2. Ensure high point on No. 1 cam lobe points down. Adjust intake valve of No. 1 and No. 2 cylinder;
exhaust valve of No. 1 and No. 3. Turn engine until high point on No. 1 cam lobe points up. Adjust
remaining valves.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Valve
Intake
Exhaust
(1) Use for initial settings only.
Hot
.012" (.30 mm)
.012" (.30 mm)
(1) Cold
.008" (.21 mm)

.009" (.23 mm)
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

ENGINE
NOTE:
Remove engine and transmission as a unit. Separate engine from transmission

after removal.
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Removal
1. Disconnect battery. Drain cooling system and crankcase. Mark hood and hinges for reassembly reference.
Remove hood. Detach hoses and tubes and remove air cleaner. Disconnect all engine-to-chassis cables,
hoses and wires.
2. If equipped, remove air conditioner compressor, power steering belt and pump and set aside. DO NOT
drain oil from pump or discharge systems. Hold units out of way with wire to prevent interference with
engine removal.
3. On manual transmission, disconnect shift lever rubber boot. Remove nut from shift lever. Remove lever.
Remove clutch slave cylinder. On automatic transmission, disconnect joint between control lever and
selector rod. Remove oil cooler lines. Remove radiator hoses, shroud and radiator.
4. Raise and support vehicle. Remove undercover. Disconnect speedometer cable and switch wires on
transmission case. Remove parking brake cable at brake lever. Remove front exhaust pipe from manifold.
On automatic transmission, disconnect vacuum hose and oil pipes.
5. On 2WD, index mark drive shaft and remove. Plug end of transmission. On 4WD, index mark and
remove front drive shaft assembly from transfer case. Attach lifting hoist to engine. Raise enough to take
weight off engine mounts.
6. On 4WD, suspend front differential carrier. Remove front carrier mount bolt. Remove front carrier rear
mount bolts and crossmember. Lower front carrier slowly. Remove front and rear engine mount bolts and
mounts. Pull engine forward. Remove engine and transmission as an assembly.
Installation
Replace any rubber engine mounts showing signs of deterioration or separation. Ensure proper placement of all
electrical harnesses and engine mounts. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.
INTAKE & EXHAUST MANIFOLDS
Removal
1. Disconnect battery. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect heater housing-towater inlet tube, at inlet. Remove bolt holding water and fuel tubes to head.
2. Remove heater housing-to-thermostat housing tube. Disconnect fuel line, wiring and all related
components.
3. Remove carburetor, mount bolts and nuts and intake manifold assembly. Discard gasket. See Fig. 1 .
Disconnect front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Remove manifold mount bolts and exhaust
manifold assembly. Discard gaskets.
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Fig. 1: Removing Intake & Exhaust Manifolds

NOTE:
Replace gaskets whenever manifolds are removed.
Installation
When installing manifolds, use new gaskets. Ensure mating surfaces of cylinder head and manifolds are clean,
flat and free of nicks or other damage. Set mount studs in cylinder head, before installing intake manifold, to aid
alignment. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
CYLINDER HEAD
Removal
1. Disconnect battery. Drain cooling system. Disconnect spark plug wires. Remove radiator and heater
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hoses. Disconnect drive belts and alternator brackets. Move alternator aside.
2. Remove fan, pulley and water pump. If equipped with air conditioning and/or power steering, remove as
outlined in engine removal procedure. Remove air cleaner. Disconnect throttle linkage. Disconnect
cables, hoses and wires from cylinder head-to-chassis or engine. Disconnect hoses and vacuum lines from
intake manifold-to-cylinder head or engine block.
3. Remove carburetor. Remove intake manifold assembly with EGR valve. Remove front exhaust pipe,
exhaust manifold assembly and valve cover.
4. Turn crankshaft so No. 1 piston is at TDC on compression stroke. Scribe aligning marks on timing chain
and camshaft sprocket, if necessary, for reassembly reference. Remove camshaft sprocket. Use Support
Tool (KV10105800) for timing chain as shown. See Fig. 2 .
Fig. 2: Holding Timing Chain With Support Tool

NOTE:
Before removal, ensure timing chain and sprockets are marked for
reassembly reference.
5. Remove bolts securing cylinder head-to-front cover. Remove the cylinder head mount bolts in reverse of
tightening sequence. See Fig. 3 . Remove cylinder head.
Inspection
1. Check cylinder head for cracks, flaws or damage. Replace as necessary. Inspect head and block mating
surfaces for warpage. Warpage limit is .004" (.10 mm) or less.
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2. If beyond limit, refinish surface. Maximum surface grinding limit of head and/or block is .008" (.20 mm).
Replace head and/or block if machined or warped beyond service limit.
Installation
1. Ensure mating surfaces of cylinder head and block are clean. Install head and gasket without sealer. Set
No. 1 piston at TDC on compression stroke. Insert head bolts.
2. Tighten No. 1 and No. 2 head bolts to 14 ft. lbs. (19 N.m). Install and align sprockets and timing chain.
Install remaining components in reverse order of removal, using new seals, gaskets and sealant where
required.
3. Tighten head bolts in 3 steps, in proper sequence, to final specified torque. See Fig. 3 . Run engine for
several minutes, let it cool down and recheck head bolt torque.
Fig. 3: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

NOTE:
Remove the cylinder head mount bolts in reverse of the tightening sequence.
ENGINE FRONT COVER

Removal
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1. With engine removed from vehicle and mounted on engine stand, remove oil pan, strainer, oil pump and
drive spindle. Remove crankshaft pulley and front cover-to-cylinder head mount bolts.
2. Check bolt locations for reassembly reference and remove front cover-to-block mount bolts. Remove
front cover and gaskets.
Inspection
Check the height difference between cylinder block upper face and front cover upper face. Difference must not
exceed .006" (.15 mm). Correct as necessary. Check oil seal surface of crankshaft for nicks or damage. Repair
as necessary.
CAUTION: Front cover mount bolts are of different lengths. Ensure bolts are in proper
locations during installation.
Installation
1. Before installation, apply sealant at mating corners of oil pan gasket, cylinder head gasket and front cover
gaskets. Press new oil seal in front cover with dust seal lip at outside.
2. Apply lithium grease to sealing lip of oil seal before cover is installed. Using new gaskets, install front
cover and related components.
TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKETS
Removal
1. Set No. 1 piston at TDC on compression stroke. Remove fan, belts, crankshaft pulley and valve cover.
Remove fuel pump and fuel pump drive cam.
2. Scribe reference marks, remove camshaft drive sprocket and carefully lower timing chain. Remove
cylinder head-to-front cover mount bolts. Remove cylinder head-to-block mount bolts. Remove head.
3. Set timing chain on Support Tool (KV10105800). Remove oil pan, strainer, oil pump, drive spindle and
engine front cover. Remove timing chain tensioner and guide. Remove timing chain, oil slinger, oil pump
drive gear and crankshaft drive sprocket.
Inspection
1. Check camshaft sprocket tooth surface for flaws and wear. Replace if any damage is found. Install
sprocket on camshaft and check for runout. Camshaft sprocket runout limit, at total indicator reading,
is .004" (.10 mm).
2. If runout exceeds specification, replace sprocket. Check timing chain for damage and excessive wear at
roller links. Replace if faulty or stretched. Check chain tensioner and guide for breakage or wear. Replace
as necessary.
NOTE:
Install camshaft sprocket with No. 2 hole on sprocket located at camshaft

dowel. Align timing chain mark at No. 2 mark on sprocket. Adjust slack side
chain guide tensioner to zero protrusion.
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Installation
1. Ensure that crankshaft and camshaft keys point upward. Install oil pump gear so that large chamfer faces
rearward.
2. Set timing chain so that mating marks align with crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. Complete
installation in reverse order of removal.
Fig. 4: Timing Chain & Sprocket Alignment

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ROCKER ARM & SHAFT

Removal
With valve cover and gasket removed, loosen rocker arm mount bolts. DO NOT remove bolts from No. 1 or
No. 5 end bracket or rocker and shaft bracket will spring out. Remove rocker arm assembly. Disassemble each
rocker arm and shaft carefully. Note component locations for reassembly reference.
Inspection
Check rocker arms and shafts for wear or damage. Standard rocker arm-to-shaft clearance should be .0003.0019" (.007-.049 mm). If excessive wear or damage is found, replace rocker arm and/or shaft.
NOTE:
Rocker arm shaft brackets use alphabetical identification marks on each

bracket and cylinder head location.
Installation
1. With valve assembly and camshaft installed in cylinder head, assemble rocker shaft assembly. Ensure
camshaft dowel pin is at front side of head and positioned at 12 o'clock. Install rocker shaft bracket, valve
rocker and spring onto shaft. See Fig. 5 .
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Fig. 5: Installing Rocker Arm & Shaft Assembly

NOTE:
Valve rockers are the same for intake and exhaust.
2. Intake rocker shaft has an identification slit on front surface. The exhaust rocker shaft does not. Both
shafts should be assembled so that punch marks on front surface face up. Marks are used to identify oil
hole direction. See Fig. 6 .
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Fig. 6: Assembling Rocker Arm Shafts Using Identification Marks

NOTE:
The intake rocker shaft has identification slit on the front surface while the
exhaust shaft does not.
3. Valve rocker is the same for intake and exhaust. Rockers for No. 1 and No. 3 cylinder are marked with
"1". Rockers for No. 2 and No. 4 are marked with "2". DO NOT mix rockers from original locations.
4. Mount rocker shaft assembly onto knock pin in head. Tighten to specification. Set cylinder head on
blocks to make space for valves. Otherwise, when shaft assembly is tightened, some valves will open and
interfere. After assembling cylinder head, turn camshaft until No. 1 piston is at TDC on compression
stroke.
CAMSHAFT
Removal
With cylinder head removed, loosen rocker arm bolts evenly, from outside, in sequence. DO NOT remove bolts
from each end bracket of rocker arm shaft assembly or assembly will spring apart. Remove rocker arm
assembly. Carefully remove camshaft.
Inspection
1. Check camshaft, journals and cam bracket bearing surfaces for wear or damage. Maximum journal-tolunes, 10 de octubre de 2016 18:41:22
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bushing clearance limit is .004" (.10 mm) or less. Check camshaft for bend. With camshaft in "V" blocks,
set dial indicator on center journal. Using total gauge reading, bend limit is .008" (.20 mm).
2. Check the camshaft lobe height. Standard height is 1.5150-1.5170" (38.481-38.531 mm) for intake and
exhaust lobes. Maximum wear limit of cam lobe is .0098" (.250 mm). Replace camshaft if beyond limits.
3. Check camshaft end play with dial indicator. Maximum end play is .008" (.20 mm). If beyond limit,
replace camshaft, brackets and/or cylinder head assembly.
Installation
1. Install camshaft on cylinder head with front camshaft dowel pin at 12 o'clock position. Install rocker arm
assembly by aligning to dowel pin on cylinder head.
2. Place cylinder head on wooden blocks to allow for valve space. Tighten rocker arm bolts evenly, in 2 or 3
steps, in outward sequence from center bracket.
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
Measure inner diameter of camshaft bearing and outer diameter of camshaft journal with micrometer and
telescopic hole gauge. Standard journal diameter is 1.2967-1.2974" (32.935-32.955 mm). Standard bearing
clearance is .0018-.0035" (.045-.090 mm). Maximum bearing clearance is .004" (.10 mm). If excessively worn
or damaged, replace camshaft and/or cylinder head assembly.
VALVE ARRANGEMENT
Right Side - All Intake.
Left Side - All Exhaust.
NOTE:
To remove valves, camshaft MUST be removed. See CAMSHAFT Removal &

Installation.
VALVE
Removal
With cylinder head removed, remove camshaft. Remove valves using Valve Spring Compressor (ST12070000
or KV101092S0). Keep disassembled parts in order.
Inspection
1. Check valve head diameter, stem diameter and seat angle. Inspect valves for worn, damaged or deformed
valve head or stem.
2. If head is worn to .02" (.5 mm) in-margin thickness, replace valve. Valve stem end surface grinding limit
is .02" (.5 mm).
Installation
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Install valve spring seat and oil seal on valve guide. Place springs in position with close-coiled (painted) end
toward cylinder head. Use compressor and install valve retainers and keepers.
VALVE GUIDE
Clearance Check
1. Measure clearance between valve stem and valve guide with micrometer and telescopic hole gauge.
Check diameter of valve stem at top, center and bottom. Insert hole gauge in guide bore. Measure at
center.
2. Standard intake valve stem-to-guide clearance is .0008-.0021" (.020-.053 mm) and exhaust valve stem-toguide clearance is .0016-.0029" (.040-.073 mm). Maximum stem-to-guide clearance is .004" (.10 mm).
3. Move valve left-to-right in guide. Maximum movement limit at valve tip is .008" (.20 mm), with tip
1.18" (30 mm) from head upper surface. Replace guide if worn beyond limits.
Replacement
1. If clearance is beyond limits and valve stem is not worn, replace guide. To replace, heat head to 302-320
F (150-160C). Using Guide Remover (ST11320000) or equivalent, drive guide out from combustion
chamber side.
2. With head at room temperature, ream guide hole to .4797-.4802" (12.185-12.196 mm). Standard guide
hole diameter is .4718-.4723" (11.985-11.996 mm). Standard guide outside diameter is .4733.4738" (12.023-12.034 mm). Interference fit of valve guide-to-head is .0011-.0019" (.027-.049 mm).
NOTE:
Valve guides of .008" (.20 mm) oversize are available for service.
3. To install guide, reheat head. Fit snap ring on new valve guide and press guide into head until snap ring
comes in contact with head surface. See Fig. 7 .
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Fig. 7: Installing Intake & Exhaust Valve Guides

NOTE:
Ensure that the valve guide snap rings are installed to the proper depth.
4. Use Reamer (ST11032000) to finish guide bore to .3150-.3157" (8.000-8.018 mm). Reface valve seat
surface, as needed, after valve or guide repair or replacement.
VALVE SEAT INSERTS
1. Check valves and valve seat inserts for pitting at valve contact surface. Standard intake valve seat contact
is .083" (2.10 mm) and exhaust seat contact is .067" (1.70 mm). Correct valve seat surface or replace if
excessively worn.
NOTE:
Valve seat inserts of .020" (.50 mm) oversize are available for service.
2. To remove old inserts, set machine depth stop so that boring cannot continue beyond bottom face of insert
recess in head. Machine cylinder head recess diameter, in concentric circles, to valve guide center for
correct fit.
3. Heat cylinder head to 302-392F (150-200C). Install insert, ensuring that it seats on bottom face of
recess. Cut valve seats to correct face angle, seat width and head diameter of valve being installed.
VALVE SPRINGS
Removal
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1. With head removed, remove rocker arm assembly and camshaft. Compress valve spring with Valve
Spring Compressor (ST12070000 or KV101092S0). Remove keepers. Disconnect compressing tool.
Remove spring retainer and valve springs.
2. Remove oil seal, using Valve Lip Seal Remover/Installer (KV10107900). Remove valve spring seat.
Keep components in correct order for installation.
Inspection
1. Check valve springs for squareness using steel square and surface plate. Standard out of square limit
is .087" (2.20 mm) for outer spring and .075" (1.90 mm) for inner spring.
2. Measure free length, tension and assembled height of each spring. If measurement is not within
specifications, replace spring.
Installation
Install spring seat. Using installer tool, drive oil seal onto each valve guide. Install valve, springs, retainer and
keepers. Ensure valve spring is installed with small pitch side (painted) facing down. Install camshaft and
rocker arm assembly. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
VALVE SPRING INSTALLED HEIGHT
With valves closed, inner spring should have height of 1.38" (35 mm) and outer spring should have height of
1.57" (40 mm). Replace spring if height is not to specification.
OVERHAUL
PISTON & ROD ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. With cylinder head, front cover and oil pan removed, remove connecting rod nuts. Remove rod cap with
bearing half. Check top of cylinder bore for ridge. If scraper will not remove carbon build-up, remove
using ridge reamer.
2. Push piston and rod assembly, with bearing half, out through top of block. Keep rod caps with their
respective piston and rod assemblies. Caps are not interchangeable.
Inspection
1. Check connecting rod for bend or torsion using rod aligner tool. Standard bend and torsion limit
is .0012" (.030 mm) and maximum limit is .002" (.05 mm) or less, in 3.94" (100 mm) of length.
2. Install rod, with bearings, on crank pin and tighten to 33-40 ft. lbs. (45-54 N.m). Measure rod side thrust
clearance. Standard clearance, at rod big end, is .008-.012" (.20-.30 mm). Maximum limit is .024" (.60
mm). Replace rod if not to specifications.
Installation
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1. To install piston and connecting rod assembly, apply oil to rings, piston and cylinder wall. Ensure ring
gaps are approximately 180 apart and not on thrust side of piston or in line with piston pin.
2. Bearing halves must be properly seated in rod and cap. Install ring compressor. Compress rings. Install
piston in cylinder. Ensure grade mark stamped in top of piston is toward front of engine and oil hole on
rod faces right side of block. See Fig. 8 .
Fig. 8: Installing Piston & Rod Assembly

NOTE:
Ensure the grade mark on piston top faces the front and connecting rod oil
hole faces right side of block.
3. With piston installed and rod and bearings seated against crankshaft journal, install rod caps to their
respective piston and rod assembly. Install cylinder head, front cover and related components. Install new
gasket and oil pan. Tighten bolts evenly, in a criss-cross pattern. DO NOT overtighten.
FITTING PISTONS & RINGS
1. Inspect cylinder block for cracks or flaws. Using bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for out-of-round or
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excessive taper. If bore out-of-round or taper exceeds .0006" (.015 mm), refinish cylinder bore. When any
one cylinder is bored, all cylinders must be bored.
NOTE:
Before cylinder block machining operations, ensure main bearing caps are
installed and tightened to specification. Bore cylinders in the order of No.
2-4-1-3 to prevent distortion.
2. Determine piston oversize according to amount of wear in cylinder. Standard cylinder bore diameter is
3.3465-3.3484" (85.000-85.050 mm) for 2.0L and 3.5039-3.5059" (89.000-89.050 mm) for 2.4L. Bore
wear limit is .008" (.20 mm). Standard diameter difference between cylinders is .002" (.05 mm) or less
and limit is .008" (.02 mm).
3. Measure piston diameter at thrust face. Standard piston diameter is 3.3451-3.3470" (84.965-85.015 mm)
for 2.0L and 3.5026-3.5045" (88.965-89.015 mm) for 2.4L. Add piston-to-cylinder clearance. Finish hone
of cylinder may then be determined.
4. After honing cylinder to final fit, measure piston-to-cylinder clearance using pull scale and feeler gauge.
With piston and cylinder at room temperature (70F, 20C), a force of .4-3.3 lbs. (.2-1.5 kg) should be
obtained when extracting a .0016" (.04 mm) feeler gauge.
5. If pistons are reused, de-carbon piston and ring grooves with scraper and piston groove cleaner tool.
Clean oil slots in bottom land of oil ring groove. Check for scratches, wear or damage. Measure side
clearance of rings in grooves as each ring is installed.
NOTE:
If only piston rings are replaced, measure gap at bottom of bore. Oversize
pistons and rings are available in .02 mm, .5 mm and 1 mm.
6. Standard side clearance for top ring is .0016-.0029" (.040-.073 mm). For 2nd ring, clearance is .0012.0025" (.030-.063 mm). Maximum side clearance for top and 2nd ring is .004" (.10 mm). If side clearance
exceeds limits, replace piston and rings.
7. Check ring end gap. Install ring squarely in cylinder, using piston. Standard end gap is .010-.016" (.25-.40
mm) for top ring, .006-.010" (.15-.30 mm) for second ring and .012-.035" (.30-.90 mm) for oil ring. When
installing piston rings, ensure stamped mark on ring faces up. See Fig. 9 .
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Fig. 9: Installation Order Of Piston Rings

NOTE:
Install the rings with the top mark facing up and the ring gaps spaced properly.
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PISTON PINS
1. Piston pin is press fit into connecting rod and has sliding fit in piston. To remove, set piston and rod
assembly in Hydraulic Press (ST13030001) and press pin out of rod. DO NOT damage piston during
removal.
2. Check pin and pin hole for signs of gauling or excessive wear. Using micrometer and telescopic hole
gauge, measure diameter of piston pin, piston pin hole and rod small end. Determine pin-to-piston and
pin-to-rod clearance.
3. Standard piston pin diameter is .8265-.8267" (20.993-20.998 mm). Standard piston pin hole inside
diameter is .8268-.8271" (21.001-21.008 mm). Standard rod small end diameter is .8254-.8259" (20.95620.978 mm).
4. Check pin-to-piston and pin-to-rod clearance in specifications table. To assemble piston and rod, warm
piston to room temperature. Insert pin into piston with finger pressure only. Hold piston and rod in proper
alignment and press in pin. Assemble with oil hole of rod big end toward right side of block.
CRANKSHAFT
Removal
1. With engine removed from vehicle, remove cylinder head and oil pan. Remove flywheel and rear plate.
Remove oil strainer, oil pump and drive spindle. Remove front cover, chain tensioner, guide and timing
chain.
2. Remove oil slinger, oil pump drive gear and crankshaft sprocket. Remove piston and rod assemblies.
Remove main bearing caps, from outside, in sequence. Use Puller (KV101041SO) to remove center and
rear main bearing caps. See Fig. 10 .
NOTE:
Keep main bearing caps in order for reassembly reference.
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Fig. 10: Removing Center & Rear Main Bearing Caps

NOTE:
Remove the center and rear main bearing cap slowly.
3. Remove the rear oil seal and crankshaft. Remove the baffle plate and steel net from the crankcase. See
Fig. 11 .
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Fig. 11: Removing Rear Oil Seal

NOTE:
DO NOT damage rear oil seal riding surface of crankshaft during removal or
installation.
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Inspection
1. Check crankshaft journals and crankpins for scoring, wear, cracks, taper and out-of-round. Standard taper
and out-of-round limit is .0004" (.010 mm) or less. Maximum taper and out-of-round is .0012" (.030
mm). Check crankshaft for bend by placing on "V" blocks.
2. Use dial indicator at center journal of crankshaft. Standard bend limit is .0010" (.025 mm) or less. If bend
exceeds .002" (.05 mm), which is half of indicator reading, replace crankshaft.
3. Check crankshaft pilot bushing for wear or damage. If necessary, pull bushing from crankshaft using Pilot
Bushing Puller (ST16610001). Clean bushing hole. Insert bushing to .16" (4 mm). DO NOT damage
bushing edge or insert excessively.
4. Check flywheel friction surface for cracks, damage or wear. Measure friction surface runout using a dial
indicator. Runout limit is .006" (.15 mm). Resurface or replace flywheel if not within limits. Check tooth
surfaces of ring gear for flaws or wear. Replace ring gear if necessary.
Installation
1. Install baffle plate and steel net into crankcase. Install upper main bearing halves into block. Ensure
bearings are on correct journal. Journal No. 3 requires a thrust bearing. Bearing for No. 1 is the same as
for No. 5. Bearing for No. 2 is the same as for No. 4.
NOTE:
Upper and lower bearings are not interchangeable. Upper bearings have
an oil groove.
2. Apply oil to upper main bearing surfaces. Install crankshaft. Install main bearing caps with arrow
pointing toward front. Shift crankshaft forward. Tighten main bearing caps, in 2 or 3 steps, starting at
center bearing and working outward. Ensure crankshaft rotates smoothly.
NOTE:
Apply sealer to rear main bearing cap at point where cap contacts cylinder
block.
3. Check crankshaft end play. See THRUST BEARING ALIGNMENT . Apply sealant to side seals and
install in rear main bearing cap. Apply oil to outside and sealing lip of oil seal. Install seal, with dust seal
lip to outside, using Oil Seal Drift (KV10105500).
4. Wipe oil or foreign matter from fitting surfaces and install rear end plate or drive plate and flywheel.
Install piston and rod assemblies. Install remaining components in reverse of removal procedure.
THRUST BEARING ALIGNMENT
Thrust bearing is installed on No. 3 main bearing journal. Check crankshaft end play by inserting a feeler gauge
between flange of thrust bearing and crankshaft. Standard end play is .002-.007" (.05-.18 mm) and service limit
is .012" (.30 mm).
MAIN BEARING CLEARANCE
1. Check bearings for scoring or wear. Replace if damaged. Clean oil from crankshaft. Check clearance
using Plastigage method. Standard main bearing clearance is .0008-.0024" (.020-.062 mm). If clearance
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exceeds .0047" (.120 mm), replace bearings.

2. Bearings are available in undersizes. For 2.4L, only bearing undersize of .25 mm is available. For 2.0L,
bearings are available in undersizes of .25 mm, .50 mm and .75 mm.
NOTE:
Plastigage should run parallel with crankshaft. DO NOT block oil hole or turn
crankshaft with Plastigage inserted.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE

1. Check connecting rod bearing clearance using Plastigage method. Tighten connecting rod caps to 33-40
ft. lbs. (45-54 N.m). Standard rod bearing clearance is .0005-.0021" (.012-.054 mm). If clearance
exceeds .0047" (.120 mm), replace bearings.
2. Bearings are available in undersizes. For 2.4L, only bearing undersize of .25 mm is available. For 2.0L,
bearings are available in undersizes of .25 mm, .50 mm and .75 mm.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil drawn from pan passes through screen to oil pump and is delivered to oil filter and main oil gallery. Main
oil gallery supplies oil to crankshaft main bearings and drilled passages in crankshaft.
Oil sprayed from jet holes on connecting rods lubricates cylinders and piston pins. Oil from main gallery
lubricates chain tensioner and timing chain. Center hole in crankshaft center bearing feeds camshaft bearings on
cylinder head.
Valve rocker mechanism is lubricated through oil gallery in camshaft and through a small channel at base circle
portion of each cam. Rocker arms and valves are lubricated through small holes in oil pipe.
CRANKCASE CAPACITY
For 4WD Pickup, the crankcase capacity is 4.5 qts. (4.3L) with oil filter. For 2WD Pickup, the crankcase
capacity is 4.4 qts. (4.2L) with oil filter.
OIL FILTER
Full-flow, disposable cartridge.
OIL PRESSURE
50-60 psi (3.5-4.2 kg/cm2 ) at 3000 rpm.
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Fig. 12: Cutaway View Of Engine Oiling System

OIL PUMP
Removal
1. Pump assembly is installed at bottom right of front cover and held in place by four bolts. Pump is driven
by helical gear on crankshaft and in turn drives distributor shaft.
2. Set No. 1 piston at TDC on compression stroke. Check distributor rotor position for reassembly reference.
Remove mount bolts. Remove oil pump and drive spindle assembly.
Inspection
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1. Remove cover and gasket from oil pump body. Remove gears. Wash parts with solvent. Inspect for wear
or damage.
2. With rotor in pump body and gasket installed, place straightedge over rotor. Check clearance between
rotor and straightedge. Clearance should be .0024" (.060 mm) or less.
3. With gasket removed, clearance between pump body and straightedge should be .0012" (.030 mm) or
less. Ensure clearances are within specifications.
NOTE:
Oil pump rotors and body are not serviced separately. If excessively worn or
damaged, replace pump rotor set or complete pump assembly.
Installation
1. Install outer pump rotor with larger chamfered portion facing pump body side. Ensure distributor rotor is
in same position as before removal. Fill pump housing with oil. Align punch mark on drive spindle with
hole in pump. See Fig. 13 .
Fig. 13: Aligning Oil Pump Timing Marks

NOTE:
Ensure that distributor rotor is in same position as it was before oil pump
removal.
2. Using new gasket, install oil pump and drive spindle assembly. Ensure drive spindle tip securely fits
distributor fitting hole. Tighten all bolts.
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OIL PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

(1) In. (mm)
Application
Rotor Side Clearance
.008 (.20)
(Rotor to Bottom Cover) (2)

Rotor Tip Clearance
Outer Rotor-to-Body Clearance
(1) Wear limit specifications given.
.008 (.20)
.012 (.50)
(2) Clearance is checked with gasket in place.
WATER PUMP
Removal
To remove pump, open radiator cap and drain cooling system. Remove upper radiator shroud. Loosen alternator
bracket and remove fan belt. If equipped, remove power steering belt. Remove fan. Remove pump mount bolts.
Remove water pump with fan pulley, fan coupling and gasket.
Inspection
Inspect water pump body and vane for corrosion or rust. Check pump bearing for excessive play or rough
operation. Inspect fan coupling for oil leakage or bent bi-metal. Check thermostat for proper operation. Replace
pump or component as necessary.
NOTE:
The water pump and fan coupling cannot be disassembled. Replace as a unit.
Installation
Using new gasket, install water pump by reversing removal procedure. Adjust belt tension and fill cooling
system. After running engine for several minutes, check for leaks.
NOTE:
For information on cooling system capacities and other cooling system

components, see appropriate article in ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS section.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Alternator Bracket Bolt
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Clutch Cover Bolt
Connecting Rod Nut
Crankshaft Pulley
Cylinder Head Mount Bolt
Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

33-40 (44-54)
87-116 (118-157)
12-15 (16-21)
33-40 (44-54)
87-116 (118-157)
58-65 (78-88)
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Flywheel Mount Bolt

Main Bear Cap Bolt
Manifold
Exhaust Mount Bolt
Intake Mount Bolt
Oil Pump Mount Bolt
Rocker Arm Adjuster Nut
Rocker Shaft Bracket Bolt
Transmission-to-Engine Mount Bolt
101-116 (137-157)
33-40 (44-54)
12-15 (16-21)
12-15 (16-21)
8-11 (11-15)
12-16 (16-22)
11-18 (15-25)
32-43 (43-58)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Cam Chain
Guide Bolt
Tensioner Bolt
Cylinder Head To Front Cover Bolt
Front Cover Mount Bolt
6 mm
8 mm
Oil Pan Mount Bolt
Valve Cover Bolt
35-86 (4-10)
35-86 (4-10)
35-86 (4-10)
35-86 (4-10)
86-144 (10-16)
35-86 (4-10)
35-86 (4-10)
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Federal
Displacement
Cu. In.
Liters
Fuel System
HP @ RPM
Torque Ft. @ RPM
Compr. Ratio
Bore
Stroke
119.1
2.0
2-Bbl.
95 @ 5200
112 @ 2800
9.4:1
3.35 (85)
3.39 (86)
50 States (1)
Displacement
Cu. In.
Liters
Fuel System
HP @ RPM
Torque Ft. @ RPM
145.8
2.4
2-Bbl.
103 @ 4800
134 @ 2800
In. (mm)
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Compr. Ratio
8.3:1
Bore
3.50 (89)
Stroke
3.78 (96)
(1) Only gasoline engine available in Calif. Pickups; may be also used in some Federal Pickups.
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Intake
Head Diameter
Face Angle
Seat Angle
Seat Width
In. (mm)
1.65 (42)
45
45.5
(1) .083 (2.10)
Stem Diameter
Stem Clearance
Valve Lift
Exhaust
Head Diameter
Face Angle
Seat Angle
Seat Width
Stem Diameter
Stem Clearance
Valve Lift
(1) 2.0L valve seat width shown, 2.4L width is .079" (2 mm)
.3136-.3142 (7.965-7.980)
.0008-.0021 (.020-.053)
n/a
1.496 (38)
45
45.5
.067 (1.70)
.3128-.3134 (7.945-7.960)
.0016-.0029 (.040-.073)
n/a
PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

PISTONS, PINS & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Piston Clearance
Pins
Piston Fit
Rod Fit
In. (mm)
.0010-.0018 (.025-.045)
.0003-.0005 (.008-.012)
(1) .0006-.0014 (.015-.035)
Rings
Ring No. 1
End Gap
Side Clearance
Ring No. 2
.010-.016 (.25-.40)
.0016-.0029 (.040-.073)
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End Gap
Side Clearance
Oil Ring
End Gap
Side Clearance
(1) Interference fit.
.006-.012 (.15-.30)
.0012-.0025 (.030-.063)
.012-.035 (.30-.90)
n/a
CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS

CRANKSHAFT MAIN & CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS SPECIFICATIONS
Application
In. (mm)
Main Bearings
Journal Diameter
2.1631-2.1636 (54.942-54.955)
Clearance
.0008-.0024 (.020-.062)
Thrust Bearing
No. 3
Crankshaft End Play
.002-.007 (.05-.18)
Connecting Rod Bearings
Journal Diameter
1.9670-1.9675 (49.961-49.974)
Clearance
.0005-.0021 (.012-.054)
Side Play
.008-.012 (.20-.30)
VALVE SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE SPRING SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Inner
Free Length
Pressure - Lbs. @ In. (Kg @ mm)
Valve Closed
Valve Open
Outer
Free Length
Pressure - Lbs. @ In. (Kg @ mm)
Valve Closed
Valve Open
Specifications
1.736 (44.10)
24.3 @ 1.38 (11 @ 35)
57 @ 98 (26 @ 25)
1.959 (49.77)
50.7 @ 1.57 (23 @ 40)
115.3 @ 1.18 (52.3 @ 30)
CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
Application
Journal Diameter
Clearance
In. (mm)
1.2967-1.2974 (32.935-32.955)
.0018-.0035 (.045-.090)
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Lobe Lift
.218 (5.55)
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2.0L 4-CYL - VIN [F] & 2.4L 4-CYL - VIN [N]

Valves should be adjusted with engine at normal operating temperature. Cold

.008" (.21 mm)

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Remove engine and transmission as a unit. Separate engine from transmission

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Fig. 1: Removing Intake & Exhaust Manifolds

Replace gaskets whenever manifolds are removed.

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Fig. 2: Holding Timing Chain With Support Tool

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Fig. 3: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

ENGINE FRONT COVER

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Install camshaft sprocket with No. 2 hole on sprocket located at camshaft

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Fig. 4: Timing Chain & Sprocket Alignment

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ROCKER ARM & SHAFT

Rocker arm shaft brackets use alphabetical identification marks on each

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Fig. 5: Installing Rocker Arm & Shaft Assembly

Valve rockers are the same for intake and exhaust.

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Fig. 6: Assembling Rocker Arm Shafts Using Identification Marks

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To remove valves, camshaft MUST be removed. See CAMSHAFT Removal &

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Fig. 7: Installing Intake & Exhaust Valve Guides

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Fig. 8: Installing Piston & Rod Assembly

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