2005 Jeep TJ (CANADA) L4-2.4LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Specifications

CYLINDER BLOCK
Surface Variation - Head-To-Block Within 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Cylinder Bore Diameter 87.4924-87.5076 mm (3.4446 - 3.4452 inch)
Taper (Max.) 0.051 mm (0.002 inch)
Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.051 mm (0.002 inch)
Cylinder-to-Piston Clearance @ 24.6 mm (0.551 inch)
From Bottom Of Skirt 0.018 - 0.0516 mm (0.0007 - 0.0020 inch)

PISTONS
Piston Diameter 87.456 - 87.474 mm (3.4431 -3.4439 inch)
Clearance @ 24.6 mm (0.551 inch) from bottom of skirt 0.018 - 0.0516 mm (0.0007 - 0.0020 inch)
Weight 345-355 Grams (12.17 - 12.52 Oz.)
Land Clearance (Diametrical) 0.563 - 0.621 mm (0.022 - 0.024 inch)
Piston Length 66.25 mm (2.608 inch)
Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 1 3.946-4.045 mm (0.155 - 0.159 inch)
Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 2 4.555-4.680 mm (0.179 - 0.184 inch)
Piston Ring Groove Depth No. 3 4.108-4.220 mm (0.162 - 0.166 inch)

PISTON PINS
Clearance in Piston 0.005-0.018 mm (0.0002-0.0008 inch)
Clearance in Connecting Rod Interference
Diameter 21.998-22.003 mm (0.8660-0.8662 inch)
End Play None
Length 72.75-73.25 mm (2.864-2.883 inch)

PISTON RINGS
Ring Gap
Top Compression Ring 0.25 - 0.51 mm (0.0098 - 0.020 inch)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
2nd Compression Ring 0.23 - 0.48 mm (0.009 - 0.018 inch)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Oil Control Steel Rails 0.25 - 0.64 mm (0.0098 - 0.025 inch)
Wear Limit 1.00 mm (0.039 inch)
Compression Rings 0.030 - 0.080 mm (0.0011 - 0.0031 inch)
Wear Limit 0.10 mm (0.004 inch)
Ring Side Clearance - Oil Ring Pack 0.012 - 0.178 mm (0.0004 - 0.0070 inch)
Ring Width Compression Rings 1.47 - 1.50 mm (0.057 - 0.059 inch)
Ring Width -Oil Ring Pack 2.72 - 2.88 mm (0.107 - 0.1133 inch)

CONNECTING ROD
Bearing Clearance 0.025 - 0.071 mm (0.0009 - 0.0027 inch)
Wear Limit 0.075 mm (0.003 inch)
Bore Diameter - Piston Pin 20.96 - 20.98 mm (0.8252 - 0.8260 inch)
Bore Diameter - Crankshaft End 53.007 - 52.993 mm (2.0868 - 2.0863 inch)
Side Clearance 0.13 - 0.38 mm (0.005 - 0.015 inch)
Wear Limit 0.40 mm (0.016 inch)
Weight - Total (Less Bearing) 565.8 Grams (19.96 Oz.)

CRANKSHAFT
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 49.984 - 50.000 mm (1.968 - 1.9685 inch)
Main Bearing Journal Diameter 59.992 - 60.008 mm (2.362 - 2.3625 inch)
Journal Out-of-Round (Max.) 0.0035 mm (0.0003 inch)
Journal Taper (Max.) 0.007 mm (0.0001 inch)
End Play 0.09 - 0.24 mm (0.0035 - 0.0094 inch)
Wear Limit 0.38 mm (0.015 inch)
Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance 0.018 - 0.062 mm (0.0007 - 0.0024 inch)


Factory service manual diagram




Crankshaft Main Bearing Bedplate Bolts (1-10)
First Pass 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Second Pass 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
Third Pass +1/4 Turn
Bedplate to Block Bolts (11-20) 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)


Crankshaft Damper Bolt 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.