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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN L4-2.4L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINEOIL PUMP, ENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC
System Specifications
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHCSECTION System Specifications
All Specifications Given In Inches Unless Otherwise Noted.
Rotor Backlash [01] 0.008
Rotor To Body Clearance 0.015
Rotor Endplay [02] 0.004
Rotor Thickness (Minimum)
Inner 0.37
Outer 0.37
Outer Rotor Diameter (Minimum) 3.148
Cover Flatness Variation (Maximum) 0.001
Relief Spring Free Length 2.39
Relief Spring Pressure Lbs. @ Inches 18 - 19 @ 1.600
Footnotes:
[01] -- Maximum inner to outer rotor tip clearance.
[02] -- Measured between pump cover mounting surface & end of gear using straightedge & feeler gauge.
Rotor Backlash [01] 0.008
Rotor To Body Clearance 0.015
Rotor Endplay [02] 0.004
Rotor Thickness (Minimum)
Inner 0.37
Outer 0.37
Outer Rotor Diameter (Minimum) 3.148
Cover Flatness Variation (Maximum) 0.001
Relief Spring Free Length 2.39
Relief Spring Pressure Lbs. @ Inches 18 - 19 @ 1.600
Footnotes:
[01] -- Maximum inner to outer rotor tip clearance.
[02] -- Measured between pump cover mounting surface & end of gear using straightedge & feeler gauge.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.