Maintenance | Powertrain This section is for articles, tips, tricks, and the like about maintenance and repairs on the powertrain of your DSM.
Topics are organized by section to make it easier to find what you need. When adding new topics, please try to put them in order. Thank you.
Engine (including intake and exhaust) Accessory_Belt_Sizes
Belt sizes and combos for removing A/C, installing UDP, etc.
Deleting_Power_Steering_Tensioner
Get rid of that annoying tensioner pulley, while retaining your AC and PS
Engine_Compression_test
Instructions for checking your engines compression
Cleaning_IAC_&_TB
J-S and cs82685 tell how to clean your throttle body and Idle Air Control
Timing_Belt_Replacement
XtremeRS walks us through it
Alternator_Replacement
Instructions to replace the alternator
Removal_of_Passenger_Side_Motor_Mount_Plate_Only
How-to on removing that damn plate
PROPER_TIMING_MARK_ALIGNMENT
Simple ways to spot if you have a cam 180* out or your gears set properly.
Overheating_Problem
Replacing thermostat and sensors
Replacing_the_Valve_Cover_Gasket
Instructions for replacing the valve cover and spark plug well gaskets
Replacing/Upgrading_Fuel_Injectors
This write up covers how to replace injectors. Whether your replacing them or upgrading them it's done the same in this write up.
Replacing_Radiator
This write-up cover the removal and installation of a radiator in the 420A powered Eclipse.
Waterneck_Heater_Hose_Conversion
Write-up to convert this small hose that runs off the waterneck near the thermostat into a SS braided line with AN fittings.
Changing_Spark_Plugs
How to...
Engine_Rebuild
Instructions for rebuilding the engine
Valve spring removal tips
The phrase: "Use the right tool for the right job" doesn't apply here. A cheap alternative to a $200 valve spring compressor.
Motor_Mount_PN's
Factory and Aftermarket part numbers for motor mounts.
Crankshaft_Position_Sensor_O-Ring_Replacement
Sensor working just fine? Weeping a bit of oil? Replace the o-ring rather than the whole sensor!
Chrysler_OBD2_Drive_Cycle
Conditions required for your emissions monitors to run
Manual Transmission Bleeding_the_Clutch_Slave_Cylinder
Yo tells us how it's done.
Changing_the_Axles
Instructions for changing axles (half-shafts)
Changing_an_axle_2
Another way to change an axle
Removing_your_transmission
The "drop down" method of removing your transmission
Automatic Transmission Changing_the_Axles
Instructions for changing axles (half-shafts)
Electrical (system related ONLY - not for stereos, amps, tvs, other mindless high school stuff) Blinker_Fix
Got a turn signal flashing that won\'t stop? Here\'s how to fix it.
Fuse_Box_Covers
For those that lost theirs and need a picture, both inside and engine bay here
Turn_signal_switch_swap
Broken turn signal that you don\'t want to chance breaking further? The newbies guide
No_Splicing_Battery_Relocation
Move your battery next to the fuse block without cutting wires
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