Chrysler Cirrus Dodge Stratus Plymouth Breeze Automotive Repair Manual by Marc M Scribner and John H Haynes Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers
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Chrysler Cirrus Dodge Stratus Plymouth Breeze Automotive Repair Manual by Marc M Scribner and John H Haynes Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers Models covered: Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze 1995 through 2000 ABODE (10C 1 - 25015) FGHIJ KLMN Haynes IMTS H Accm ASSOCIATION MEMBER Haynes Publishing Group Sparkford Nr Yeovil Somerset BA22 7JJ England Haynes North America, Inc 861 Lawrence Drive Newbury Park California 91320 USA About this manual Its purpose must pass on to you to cover its labor and that Section. The purpose of this manual is to help overhead costs. An added benefit is the Procedures, once described in the text, you get the best value from your vehicle. It sense of satisfaction and accomplishment are not normally repeated. When its neces- can do so in several ways. It can help you that you feel after doing the job yourself. sary to refer to another Chapter, the refer- decide what work must be done, even if you ence will be given as Chapter and Section choose to have it done by a dealer service Using the manual number. Cross references given without use department or a repair shop; it provides infor- The manual is divided into Chapters. of the word "Chapter" apply to Sections mation and procedures for routine mainte- Each Chapter is divided into numbered Sec- and/or paragraphs in the same Chapter. For nance and servicing; and it offers diagnostic tions, which are headed in bold type between example, "see Section 8" means in the same and repair procedures to follow when trouble horizontal lines. Each Section consists of Chapter. occurs. consecutively numbered paragraphs. References to the left or right side of the We hope you use the manual to tackle At the beginning of each numbered Sec- vehicle assume you are sitting in the drivers the work yourself. For many simpler jobs, tion you will be referred to any illustrations seat, facing forward. doing it yourself may be quicker than arrang- which apply to the procedures in that Sec- Even though we have prepared this ing an appointment to get the vehicle into a tion. The reference numbers used in illustra- manual with extreme care, neither the pub- shop and making the trips to leave it and pick tion captions pinpoint the pertinent Section lisher nor the author can accept responsibility for any errors in, or omissions from, the infor- it up. More importantly, a lot of money can be and the Step within that Section. That is, saved by avoiding the expense the shop illustration 3.2 means the illustration refers to mation given. Section 3 and Step (or paragraph) 2 within NOTE A Note provides information necessary to properly complete a procedure or information which will make the procedure easier to understand. CAUTION A Caution provides a special procedure or special steps which must be taken while completing the procedure where the Caution is found. Not heeding a Caution can result in damage to the assembly being worked on. WARNING A Warning provides a special procedure or special steps which must be taken while completing the procedure where the Warning is found. Not heeding a Warning can result in personal injury. Introduction to the Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and Plymouth Breeze The Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and injection system. lateral links. Plymouth Breeze models are four-door sedan The engine transmits power to the front The standard power rack and pinion type body styles. They feature transversely wheels through either a five-speed manual steering unit is mounted behind the engine mounted engines which were offered in three transaxle or a four-speed automatic transaxle on the front suspension crossmember. An displacements; a 2.0 liter in-line four-cylinder via independent driveaxles. electronically controlled variable-assist engine with a Single Overhead-Camshaft All models feature an all steel unibody speed-proportional power steering was avail- (SOHC), a 2.4 liter in-line four-cylinder engine design and independent front and rear sus- able as an option, which provided maximum with a Dual Overhead-Camshaft (DOHC) and pension. The front suspension incorporates a power steering at low vehicle speeds. the 60-degree V6 six-cylinder engine with shock absorber/coil spring assembly with All models are equipped with power Single Overhead-Camshafts (SONG) (one upper and lower control arms, while the rear assisted front disc and rear drum brakes with over each cylinder head). suspension utilizes a shock absorber/coil an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) available as All models are equipped with an elec- spring assembly and upper control arm an option. tronically controlled multi-port electronic fuel in combination with a trailing arm and 0-6 Vehicle identification numbers Modifications are a continuing and cate of Title and Registration. It contains On the models covered by this manual the unpublicized process in vehicle manufactur- information such as where and when the engine codes are: ing. Since spare parts manuals and lists are vehicle was manufactured, the model year C............................2.0L 4-cyl SOHC compiled on a numerical basis, the individual and the body style. H............................2.5L V6 SOHC vehicle numbers are essential to correctly X............................ 2.4L 4-cyl DOHC identify the component required. VIN engine and model year codes On the models covered by this manual the Vehicle Identification Number model year codes are: (VIN) Two particularly important pieces of S........................... 1995 information found in the VIN are the engine This very important identification num- T........................... 1996 is code and the model year code. Counting ........................... ber located on a plate attached to the V 1997 d from the left, the engine code letter designa- W.......................... 1998 dashboard insi e the windshield on the tion is the 8th digit and the model year code drivers side of the vehicle (see illustration). X........................... 1999 designation is the 10th digit. ........................... The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certifi - Y 2000 The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into a metal The Body Code Plate is mounted to the right hand shock tower in plate fastened to the dashboard on the drivers side - its visible the engine compartment through the windshield Vehicle identification numbers 0-7 On 2.0L four-cylinder engines, the engine identification number is stamped on the left rear of the engine block (behind the starter motor) The Vehicle Safety Certification label is affixed to the rear edge of the drivers door ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER • OIL AND VIN NUMBER FILTER On V6 engines, the engine identification number is located on the 2.4L four-cylinder engine identification number locations rear of the engine block just below the cylinder head Body Code Plate identification numbers can be found stamped on a machined pad on the left rear of the The Body Code Plate is a stamped metal plate attached to the drivers side shock engine block. 2.5L V6 engine identification is located on the rear of the engine block just tower in the engine compartment (see illus- below the cylinder head (see illustrations). tration). It contains more specific information about the manufacturing of the vehicle such Transaxle identification as the paint code, trim code and vehicle order number, as well as the VIN. numbers The transaxle identification information Vehicle Safety Certification can be found on a bar code label located on label the front of the transaxle (see illustration). The Vehicle Safety Certification label is Vehicle Emissions Control attached to the drivers side door end (see illustration). The label contains the name of Information (VECI) label the manufacturer, the month and year of pro- The emissions control information label duction, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is found under the hood, normally on the (GVWR), the Gross Axle Weight Rating radiator support or the bottom side of the (GAWR) and the certification statement. hood. This label contains information on the emissions control equipment installed on the Engine identification numbers vehicle, as well as tune-up specifications (see The 2.0L and 2.4L four-cylinder engine Chapter 6 for more information). 0-8 Buying parts Replacement parts are available from parts on an exchange basis, which can save unique to the vehicle and not generally avail- many sources, which generally fall into one of a considerable amount of money. Discount able elsewhere (such as major engine parts, two categories - authorized dealer parts auto parts stores are often very good places transmission parts, trim pieces, etc.). departments and independent retail auto to buy materials and parts needed for general Warranty information: If the vehicle is parts stores. Our advice concerning these vehicle maintenance such as oil, grease, fil- still covered under warranty, be sure that any parts is as follows: ters, spark plugs, belts, touch-up paint, replacement parts purchased - regardless of Retail auto parts stores: Good auto bulbs, etc. They also usually sell tools and the source - do not invalidate the warranty! parts stores will stock frequently needed general accessories, have convenient hours, To be sure of obtaining the correct components which wear out relatively fast, charge lower prices and can often be found parts, have engine and chassis numbers such as clutch components, exhaust sys- not far from home. available and, if possible, take the old parts tems, brake parts, tune-up parts, etc. These Authorized dealer parts department: along for positive identification. stores often supply new or reconditioned This is the best source for parts which are Maintenance techniques, tools and working facilities Maintenance techniques Most automotive machine shops can perform removed from an assembly, should always this task, as well as other repair procedures, be replaced exactly as removed. Replace any There are a number of techniques such as the repair of threaded holes that damaged washers with new ones.