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Specifications - 2.4L Engine

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Engine Specification Chart - 2.4L Engine

DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
General Specification 
Type In-Line OHV, DOHC
Number of Cylinders 4
Displacement 2.4 Liters (148 cu. in.)
Bore 87.5 mm (3.445 in.)
Stroke 101.0 mm (3.976 in.)
Compression Ratio 9.4:1
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Compression Pressure 690 kPa (Minimum) (100 psi Minimum)
Max. Variation Between Cylinders 25%
Cylinder Block 
Cylinder Bore Diameter 87.4924-87.5076 mm (3.4446-3.4452 in.)
Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
Taper (Max.) 0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
Pistons 
Piston Diameter 87.463-87.481 mm (3.4434-3.4441 in.)
Clearance @ 14 mm (9/16 in.) from bottom of skirt 0.024-0.057 mm (0.0009-0.0022 in.)
Weight 346-356 grams (12.20-12.56 oz.)
Land Clearance (Diametrical) 0.614-0.664 mm (0.024-0.026 in.)
Piston Length 66.25 mm (2.608 in.)
Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 1 4.640-1.784 mm (0.182-0.188 in.)
Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 2 4.575-4.719 mm (0.180-0.185 in.)
Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 3 4.097-1.236 mm (0.161-0.166 in.)
Piston Pins 
Clearance in Piston 0.005-0.018 mm (0.0002-0.0008 in.)
Clearance in Connecting Rod Interference
Diameter 21.998-22.003 mm (0.8660-0.8662 in.)
End Play None
Length 72.75-73.25 mm (2.864-2.883 in.)
Piston Rings 
Ring Gap-Top Compression Ring 0.25-0.51 mm (0.0098-0.020 in.)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
Ring Gap-2nd Compression Ring 0.23-0.48 mm (0.009-0.018 in.)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
Ring Gap-Oil Control Steel Rails 0.25-0.64 mm (0.0098-0.025 in.)
Wear Limit 1.00 mm
(0.039 in.)
Ring Side Clearance-Compression Rings 0.030-0.080 mm (0.0011-0.0031 in.)
Wear Limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Ring Side Clearance-Oil Ring Pack 0.012-0.178 mm (0.0004-0.0070 in.)
Ring Width-Compression Rings 1.47-1.50 mm (0.057-0.059 in.)
Ring Width-Oil Ring Pack 2.72-2.88 mm (0.107-0.1133 in.)
Connecting Rod 
Bearing Clearance 0.025-0.071 mm (0.0009-0.0027 in.)
Wear Limit 0.075 mm (0.003 in.)
Bore Diameter-Piston Pin 20.96-20.98 mm (0.8252-0.8260 in.)
Bore Diameter- Crankshaft End 53.007-52.993 mm (2.0868-2.0863 in.)
Side Clearance 0.13-0.38 mm (0.005-0.015 in.)
Wear Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 in.)
Weight-Total (Less Bearing) 565.8 grams (19.96 oz.)
Crankshaft 
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 49.984-50.000 mm (1.968-1.9685 in.)
Main Bearing Journal Diameter 59.992-60.008 mm (2.362-2.3625 in.)
Journal Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.0035 mm (0.0003 in.)
Journal Taper (Max.) 0.007 mm (0.0001 in.)
End Play 0.09-0.24 mm (0.0035-0.0094 in.)
Wear Limit 0.38 mm (0.015 in.)
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 0.018-0.062 mm (0.0007-0.0024 in.)
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster 
Body Diameter 15.901-15.913 mm (0.626-0.6264 in.)
Plunger Travel Minimum (Dry) 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
Cylinder Head Camshaft Bearing Bore Diameter 
Journals No. 1-6 26.020-26.041 mm (1.024-1.025 in.)
Camshaft 
Journal Diameter No. 1-6 25.951-25.970 mm (1.021-1.022 in.)
Bearing Clearance- Diametrical 0.069-0.071 mm (0.0027-0.003 in.)
End Play 0.05-0.17 mm (0.0019-0.0066 in.)
Lift (Zero Lash)  
Intake 8.25 mm (0.324 in.)
Exhaust 6.60 mm (0.259 mm)
Intake Valve Timing(1)  
Closes (ABDC) 51°
Opens (BTDC)
Duration 232°
Exhaust Valve Timing(1)  
Closes (ATDC)
Opens (BBDC) 47°
Duration 234°
Valve Overlap
Cylinder Head 
Material Cast Aluminum
Gasket Thickness (Compressed) 0.71 mm (0.028 in.)
Valve Seat 
Angle 44.5-45°
Seat Diameter-Intake 34.37-34.63 mm (1.353-1.363 in.)
Seat Diameter-Exhaust 27.06-27.32 mm (1.065-1.075 in.)
Runout (Max.) 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Valve Seat Width-Intake and Exhaust 0.9-1.3 mm (0.035-0.051 in.)
Service Limit-Intake 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
Service Limit-Exhaust 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)
Valve Guide 
Diameter I.D. 5.975-6.000 mm (0.235-0.236 in.)
Guide Bore Diameter 11.0-11.02 mm (0.4330-0.4338 in.)
Guide Height (spring seat to guide tip) 13.25-13.75 mm (0.521-0.541 in.)
Valves 
Face Angle-Intake and Exhaust 44.5-45°
Head Diameter-Intake 34.67-34.93 mm 1.364-1.375 in.)
Head Diameter-Exhaust 28.32-28.52 mm (1.114-1.122 in.)
Valve Length (Overall)   
-Intake 112.76-113.32 mm (4.439-4.461 in.)
-Exhaust 110.89-111.69 mm (4.365-4.397 in.)
Valve Stem Diameter  
-Intake 5.934-5.952 mm (0.2337-0.2344 in.)
-Exhaust 5.906-5.924 mm (0.2326-0.2333 in.)
Valve Margin 
Intake 1.2-1.7 mm (0.047-0.066 in.)
Service Limit 0.95 mm (1/32 in.)
Exhaust 0.985-1.315 mm (0.038-0.051 in.)
Service Limit 1.05 mm (3/64 in.)
Valve Stem Tip 
Intake 48.04 mm (1.891 in.)
Exhaust 47.99 mm (1.889 in.)
Valve Stem to Guide Clearance 
Intake 0.048-0.066 mm (0.0018-0.0025 in.)
Max. Allowable 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Service Limit 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
Exhaust 0.0736-0.094 mm (0.0029-0.0037 in.)
Max. Allowable 0.101 mm (0.004 in.)
Service Limit 0.25 mm (0.010 in.)
Valve Springs 
Free Length (Approx.) 48.4 mm (1.905 in.)
Nominal Force (Valve Closed) 338 N @ 38.0 mm (75.98 lbs. @ 1.496 in.)
Nominal Force (Valve Open) 607 N @ 29.75 mm (136 lbs. @ 1.172 in.)
Installed Height 38.00 mm (1.496 in.)
Number of Coils 7.82
Wire Diameter 3.86 mm (1.496 in.)
Oil Pump 
Clearance Over Rotors (Max.) 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
Cover Out-of-Flat (Max.) 0.025 mm (0.001 in.)
Inner Rotor Thickness (Min.) 9.40 mm (0.370 in.)
Outer Rotor Thickness (Min.) 9.40 mm (0.370 in.)
Outer Rotor Clearance (Max.) 0.039 mm (0.015 in.)
Outer Rotor Diameter (Min.) 79.95 mm (3.148 in.)
Tip Clearance Between Rotors (Max.) 0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Oil Pressure 
At Curb Idle Speed(2) 25 kPa (4 psi)
At 3000 rpm 170-550 kPa (25-80 psi)
(1) All readings in crankshaft degrees. Timing points @ 4° from top of Ramps.
(2) lf pressure is ZERO at curb idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 rpm.