Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Neon (CANADA) L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Specifications
| Camshaft Sprocket-Bolt | 85 ft.lbs. | |
| Connecting Rod Cap-Bolt | 20 ft.lbs. + 1/4 turn | |
| Structural Collar-Bolts | Step 1: | 30 in.lbs. |
| Step 2: | 80 ft.lbs. | |
| Step 3: | 40 ft.lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap/Bedplate | -M8 Bolts | 25 ft.lbs. |
| -M11 Bolts | 60 ft.lbs. | |
| Crankshaft Damper | 100 ft.lbs. | |
| Cylinder Head-Bolts | First Pass All | 25 ft.lbs. |
| Second Pass All | 50 ft.lbs. | |
| Third Pass All | 50 ft.lbs. | |
| Fourth Pass | See Note Turn an additional 1/4 turn. (Do not use a torque wrench for this step) | |
| Cylinder Head Cover- Bolts | 105 in.lbs. | |
| Engine Mount Bracket Right-Bolts | 45 ft.lbs. | |
| Engine Mount | Left | 50 ft.lbs. |
| Right | 250 in.lbs. | |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head-Bolts | 200 in.lbs. | |
| Exhaust Manifold Support Bracket (Federal and LEV) | M8 Nut | 250 in.lbs. |
| M10 Bolt | 45 ft.lbs. | |
| Exhaust Manifold Support Bracket (ULEV) | 40 ft.lbs. | |
| Engine Torque Strut Bracket To Engine-Bolts | 45 ft.lbs. | |
| Flex Plate to Crankshaft | 70 ft.lbs. | |
| Intake Manifold-Bolts | 105 in.lbs. | |
| Powertrain Bending Strut-Front | Long Bolts | 75 ft.lbs. |
| Short Bolts | 45 ft.lbs. | |
| Oil Filter Adaptor | 60 ft.lbs. | |
| Oil Filter | 15 ft.lbs. | |
| Oil Pan-Bolts | 105 in.lbs. | |
| Oil Pan Drain-Plug | 20 ft.lbs. | |
| Oil Pump to Block | 250 in.lbs. | |
| Oil Pump Cover Plate-Bolts | 105 in.lbs. | |
| Oil Pump Pick-up Tube-Bolt | 250 in.lbs. | |
| Oil Pump Relief Valve-Cap | 30 ft.lbs. | |
| PCV Valve | 50 in.lbs. | |
| Rocker Arm Shaft-Bolts | 250 in.lbs. | |
| Timing Belt Cover-Bolts | 105 in.lbs. | |
| Timing Belt Tensioner Bracket-Mounting Bolts | 23 ft.lbs. | |
| Timing Belt Tensioner Lock Nut | 22 ft.lbs. | |
| Water Pump to engine block-bolts | 105 in.lbs. | |
| Accessory drive belt | Belt Tension | |
| Power Steering pump & A/C Compressor | Dynamic Tension | |
| Generator | New | 135 lbs. |
| Used A belt is considered used after 15 minutes of run-in time. | 70 lbs. |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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