Jeep 4.0 Engines

How to Rebuild and Modify

Chapter 1:

The Jeep 4.0 Engine
Parts Identification 
Tools and Procedures 
Engine Compartment

 
Chapter 2:

Engine Removal 
Engine Lift and Engine Stand 
Basic Tools 
Special Tools 
Safety 
Basic Prep 
Engine Removal 

Chapter 3:

Disassembly 
External Component Removal 
Verify Engine Timing 
Rotating Assembly Removal
Freeze Plug Removal 
Cylinder Head Disassembly 

Chapter 4:

Inspection 
Blueprinting 
Machine Shop 
Cleaning 
Inspection Process
Engine Block 
Crank and Bearings 
Rods and Bearings 
Pistons and Pins 
Cam and Tappets 
Cylinder Head and Gasket 
Valvetrain 
Intake Manifold and Gasket 
Exhaust Manifold 
Flexplate/Flywheel 

Chapter 5:

Parts Selection 
Dyno Simulation 
Component Replacement 
Rotating Assembly 
Vibration Dampener 
Flexplate and Flywheel 
Cylinder Head 
Camshaft and Valvetrain 
Intake Manifold and Throttle Body 
Oiling System 
Cooling System 
Ignition System 
Fuel System 
Exhaust System 

Chapter 6:

Building Stroker Engines 
Displacement 
Crank Offset 
Compression Ratio 
Dyno Numbers 
Crate Engines 

Chapter 7:

Machining and Prep 
Cylinder Block 
Dowel Pins 
Cam Bearing 
Crankshaft 
Rods and Pistons 
Cylinder Head 
Valves 
Intake Manifold 

Chapter 8:

Preassembly and Final Cleaning 
Tools and Equipment 
Hydraulic Cam 
Cylinder Head Assembly 
Head CC’ing 
Preassembly Sequence 
Block 
Crankshaft 
Rods 
Pistons 
Rings 
Camshaft 
Cylinder Head 
Valvesprings 
Valveguide Clearance 
Valvetrain 
Oiling System 
Intake Manifold  
Final Cleaning Process 

Chapter 9:

Short-Block Assembly 
Engine Final Assembly 
Piston and Rod Assembly 
Piston and Rod Installation 
Camshaft Installation 

Chapter 10:

Long-Block Assembly and Initial Start-Up 
Cylinder Head Assembly 
Mounting the Cylinder Head Assembly to the Short-Block 
Valvetrain Installation 
Accessory Installation 
Installing Engine in Vehicle 
Component Installation 
In-Car Hook-Up and Pre-Startup 
After the First Startup 
Engine Break-In