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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996NEON L4-2.0L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSSERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBALANCE SHAFT
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHC
Balance Shaft
1996 Dodge and Ram Neon L4-2.0L SOHCSECTION Balance Shaft
Journal Diameter
Front
Left 0.7270-0.7276
Right 1.6519-1.6526
Rear
Left 1.6126-1.6132
Right 1.6122-1.6129
Oil Clearance
Front
Left 0.0008-0.0021
Right 0.0012-0.0024
Rear
Left 0.0017-0.0033
Right 0.0020-0.0036
All measurements given in inches, unless otherwise specified.
Front
Left 0.7270-0.7276
Right 1.6519-1.6526
Rear
Left 1.6126-1.6132
Right 1.6122-1.6129
Oil Clearance
Front
Left 0.0008-0.0021
Right 0.0012-0.0024
Rear
Left 0.0017-0.0033
Right 0.0020-0.0036
All measurements given in inches, unless otherwise specified.
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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.