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3.6L Engine - Service Information: Specifications Dodge Avenger II facelift

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SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
Type60° DOHC V-6 24-Valve
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Lead Cylinder#1 Right Bank
Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
MetricStandard
Displacement3.6 Liters220 Cubic Inches
Bore and Stroke96.0 x 83.0 mm3.779 in. x 3.268 in.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Cylinder Bore Diameter - Grade 195.995 mm ± 0.005 mm3.7793 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Cylinder Bore Diameter - Grade 296.005 mm ± 0.005 mm3.7797 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round (Max.)0.009 mm0.00035 in.
Cylinder Bore Cylindricity0.014 mm0.0006 in.
Crankshaft Bore Taper* (Max.)0.006 mm0.0002 in.
*Measured over length of bulkhead

CYLINDER BLOCK

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
MaterialCast Aluminum Alloy
Piston Diameter (Metal to Metal) - Grade 195.955 mm ± 0.005 mm3.7778 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Piston Diameter (Metal to Metal) - Grade 295.965 mm ± 0.005 mm3.7781 in. ± 0.0002 in.
Piston Diameter (Metal to Coating) - Grade 195.970 - 96.000 mm3.7783 - 3.7795 in.
Piston Diameter (Metal to Coating) - Grade 295.980 - 96.010 mm3.7787 - 3.7835 in.
Clearance at Size Location (Metal to Metal)0.030 - 0.050 mm0.0012 - 0.0020 in.
Clearance at Size Location (Metal to Coating)0.010 - 0.030 mm0.0004 - 0.0012 in.
Piston Weight354 - 364 grams12.487 - 12.840 oz.
Piston Pin Offset0.8 mm0.031 in.
Piston Ring Groove Diameter - No. 188.24 - 88.44 mm3.474 - 3.482 in.
Piston Ring Groove Diameter - No. 286.54 - 86.74 mm3.407 - 3.415 in.
Piston Ring Groove Diameter - No. 389.16 - 89.36 mm3.510 - 3.518 in.

PISTONS

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
TypeFull Floating
Pin Diameter21.9985 ± 0.0015 mm0.86608 ± 0.00006 in.
Clearance in Piston0.002 - 0.011 mm0.0001 - 0.0004 in.
Clearance in Rod0.011 - 0.024 mm0.0004 - 0.0009 in.

PISTON PINS

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Ring Gap - Number 1 Ring (Top)0.25 - 0.40 mm0.010 - 0.016 in.
Ring Gap - Number 2 Ring (Center)0.30 - 0.45 mm0.012 - 0.018 in.
Ring Gap - Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails)0.15 - 0.66 mm0.006 - 0.026 in.

PISTON RINGS

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Number 1 Ring (Top)0.025 - 0.083 mm0.0010 - 0.0033 in.
Number 2 Ring (Center)0.030 - 0.078 mm0.0012 - 0.0031 in.
Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails)0.007 - 0.173 mm0.0003 - 0.0068 in.

PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Number 1 Ring (Top)3.00 - 3.20 mm0.118 - 0.126 in.
Number 2 Ring (Center)3.59 - 3.85 mm0.141 - 0.152 in.
Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails)1.930 - 2.083 mm0.076 - 0.082 in.

PISTON RING WIDTH

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Bearing Clearance (With Crush)0.023 - 0.064 mm0.0009 - 0.0025 in.
Side Clearance0.070 - 0.370 mm0.0028 - 0.0146 in.
Side Clearance (Max.)0.370 mm0.0146 in.
Piston Pin Bore Diameter22.016 ± 0.005 mm0.8668 ± 0.0002 in.
Bearing Bore Out of Round (Max.)0.008 mm0.0003 in.
Total Weight (Less Bearing)546.7 ± 8 grams19.28 ± 0.28 oz.

CONNECTING RODS

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Diameter71.996 ± 0.009 mm2.8345 ± 0.0035 in.
Bearing Clearance0.024 - 0.050 mm0.0009 - 0.0020 in.
Bearing Clearance (Max.)0.050 mm0.0020 in.
Out of Round (Max.)0.005 mm0.0002 in.
Taper (Max.)0.005 mm0.0002 in.
End Play0.050 - 0.290 mm0.0020 - 0.0114 in.
End Play (Max.)0.290 mm0.0114 in.

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING JOURNALS

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Diameter59.0 ± 0.009 mm2.3228 ± 0.0035 in.
Bearing Clearance0.023 - 0.064 mm0.0009 - 0.0025 in.
Out of Round (Max.)0.005 mm0.0002 in.
Taper (Max.)0.005 mm0.0002 in.

CONNECTING ROD JOURNALS

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Bore Diameter - No. 1 Cam Towers32.020 - 32.041 mm1.2606 - 1.2615 in.
Bore Diameter - No. 2, 3, 4 Cam Towers24.020 - 24.041 mm0.9457 - 0.9465 in.
Bearing Journal Diameter - No. 131.976 - 31.995 mm1.2589 - 1.2596 in.
Bearing Journal Diameter - No. 2, 3, 423.977 - 23.9960.9440 - 0.9447 in.
Bearing Clearance - No. 10.025 - 0.065 mm0.00010 - 0.0026 in.
Bearing Clearance - No. 2, 3, 40.024 - 0.064 mm0.0009 - 0.0025 in.
End Play0.075 - 0.251 mm0.003 - 0.010 in.

CAMSHAFT

DescriptionSpecification
Opens2° (ATDC)
Closes82° (ABDC) or 262° (ATDC)
Duration260°
Centerline128°
Note: Units are in crank degrees, using 0.1524 mm (0.006 in.) valve lift as the threshold.

VALVE TIMING-INTAKE VALVES

DescriptionSpecification
Opens59° (BBDC) or 239° (BTDC)
Closes12° (ATDC)
Duration251°
Valve Overlap10°
Note: Units are in crank degrees, using 0.1524 mm (0.006 in.) valve lift as the threshold.

VALVE TIMING-EXHAUST VALVES

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Gasket Thickness* (Compressed)0.48 - 0.60 mm0.019 - 0.024 in.
Flatness (Head Gasket Surface)0.09 mm0.0035 in.
Valve Seat Angle44.75° ± 0.25° from the valve guide axis
Valve Seat Runout (relative to the valve guide axis) - Intake and Exhaust0.050 mm0.002 in.
Intake Valve Seat Width1.0 - 1.2 mm0.04 - 0.05 in.
Exhaust Valve Seat Width1.41 - 1.61 mm0.055 - 0.063 in.
Guide Bore Diameter (Std.)6.00 - 6.02 mm0.236 - 0.237 in.
Valve Guide Height** - Intake and Exhaust16.05 - 16.55 mm0.632 - 0.652 in.
*Measured at the fire ring, not at the outer edge **Measured from cylinder head valve spring seat surface to top of guide

CYLINDER HEAD

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Face Angle45.25° ± 0.25°
Head Diameter - Intake39.0 ± 0.100 mm1.535 ± 0.004 in.
Head Diameter - Exhaust30.0 ± 0.100 mm1.181 ± 0.004 in.
Length-Intake (Overall)116.54 ± 0.23 mm4.588 ± 0.009 in.
Length-Exhaust (Overall)115.6 ± 0.23 mm4.551 ± 0.009 in.
Stem Diameter - Intake5.968 ± 0.009 mm0.2350 ± 0.0004 in.
Stem Diameter - Exhaust5.961± 0.009 mm0.2347 ± 0.0004 in.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Intake (New)0.023 - 0.061 mm0.0009 - 0.0024 in.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Exhaust (New)0.030 - 0.068 mm0.0012 - 0.0027 in.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake (Max., Rocking Method)0.29 mm0.011 in.
Stem-to-Guide Clearance - Exhaust (Max., Rocking Method)0.37 mm0.015 in.
Valve Lift-Intake (Zero Lash)10.3 mm0.406 in.
Valve Lift-Exhaust (Zero Lash)10.0 mm0.394 in.
Valve Stem Tip Height* - Intake52.4 - 53.5 mm2.063 - 2.106 in.
Valve Stem Tip Height* - Exhaust51.8 - 52.9 mm2.039 - 2.083 in.
*Valve tip to aluminum spring seat boss

VALVES

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
Free Length - Intake AND Exhaust (Approx.)52.5 mm2.067 in.
Spring Force - Intake AND Exhaust (Valve Closed)295 ± 13 N @ 40.0 mm66 ± 3 lbs. @ 1.57 in.
Spring Force - Intake (Valve Open)688 ± 31 N @ 10.3 mm155 ± 7 lbs. @ 0.4055 in.
Spring Force - Exhaust (Valve Open)676 ± 30 N @ 10.0 mm152 ± 6 lbs. @ 0.3937 in.
Number of Coils - Intake AND Exhaust9.35
Wire Diameter - Intake AND Exhaust3.18 x 3.99 mm (ovate)0.125 x 0.157 in. (ovate)
Installed Height - Intake AND Exhaust (Spring seat top to bottom of retainer)40.0 mm1.575 in.

VALVE SPRING

DescriptionSpecification
MetricStandard
(NOTE: At Normal Operating Temperatures)
Pressure @ Curb Idle Speed*34.7 kPa Min.5 psi Min.
Pressure @ 600 - 1200 RPM34.7 (warm) - 958.0 (cold) kPa5 (warm) - 139 (cold) psi
Pressure @ 1201 - 3500 RPM206.8 (warm) - 958.0 (cold) kPa30 (warm) - 139 (cold) psi
Pressure @ 3501 - 6400 RPM427.0 (warm) - 958.0 (cold) kPa62 (warm) - 139 (cold) psi
*CAUTION: If oil pressure is zero at idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 RPM.

OIL PRESSURE

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Air Inlet Hose - Band Clamps435
A/C Compressor to Engine - M8 Bolts2518
Camshaft Chain Tensioner (Primary) - M6 T3012106
Camshaft Chain Guide (Primary) - M6 T3012106
Camshaft Chain Idler Sprocket - M8 T452518
Camshaft Chain LH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T3012106
Camshaft Chain LH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T3012106
Camshaft Chain RH Tensioner (Secondary) - M6 T3012106
Camshaft Chain RH Guide (Secondary) - M6 T3012106
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor to Cylinder Head - 6M T30980
Camshaft Bearing Cap - M6 T309.584
Connecting Rod Cap - M9 Bolts20 + 90° Turn15 + 90° Turn
Coolant Pump to Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts12106
Coolant Crossover Housing to Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts12106
Coolant Pump to Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolt5540
Crankshaft Target Wheel to Counterweight - M6 T301089
Crankshaft Outer Main Bearing Cap and Windage Tray - M8 Bolts21 + 90° Turn16 + 90° Turn
Crankshaft Inner Main Bearing Cap - M11 Bolts20 + 90° Turn15 + 90° Turn
Crankshaft Side Main Bearing Cap (Tie Bolt) - M8 Bolts28250
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - M16 Bolt40 + 105° Turn30 + 105° Turn
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor to Engine Block - M6 Bolt12106
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Retainer - M6 T3012106
Cylinder Head Oil Restrictor - M8 Plug15133
Cylinder Head to Engine Block - M12 Bolts in SequenceSee INSTALLATION Procedure.
Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts12106
Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolts2317
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor1197
Engine Block Heater - M6 Bolt12106
Left/Right Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block - M10 Bolts6145
Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Engine Mount Bracket - M10 Nuts6145
Left/Right Engine Mount Heat shield to Engine Mount Bracket - M6 Bolts12106
Left/Right Engine Mount Isolator to Frame - M10 Bolts6145
Flexplate to Crankshaft - M10 Bolts9570
Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Manifold - M6 Bolts762
Generator - M8 Bolts2518
Heater Core Supply Tube to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt12106
Idler Pulley to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive M8 Bolt2518
Ignition Capacitor to Cylinder Head - M6 Bolts1089
Ignition Coil to Cylinder Head Cover - M6 Bolts871
Intake Manifold (Upper) - M6 Bolts871
Intake Manifold (Lower) - M6 Bolts871
Knock Sensor to Engine Block - M8 T402216
Negative Battery Cable to Battery545
Engine Block Oil Gallery - M24 Plugs10 + 1250° Turn89 + 1250° Turn
Oil Control Valve - Cam Phaser M18150111
Upper Oil Pan to Engine Block - M8 Bolts2518
Transmission to Upper Oil Pan - M10 Bolts5541
Transmission to Starter - M10 Bolts5541
Torque Converter Dust Shield - M8 Bolt12106
Oil Cooler to Oil Filter Housing Screws435
Upper Oil Pan to Rear Seal Retainer - M6 Bolts12106
Oil Pan Drain - Plug M142720
Oil Pressure Sensor to Oil Filter Housing20177
Oil Temperature Sensor to Oil Filter Housing20177
Lower Oil Pan to Upper Oil Pan - M6 Bolts10.593
Piston Oil Cooler Jet to Engine Block - M5653
Oil Filter Housing/Oil Cooler to Engine Block - M6 Bolts12106
Oil Filter Housing Cap2518
Oil Pump to Block - M6 Bolts12106
Oil Level Indicator to Engine Block - M10 Bolt3526
Oil Level Indicator to Cylinder Head - M6 Bolt12106
Oil Pump Sprocket - M8 T452518
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube Bracket to Windage Tray - M6 Bolt12106
Oil Pump Pick Up Tube to Oil Pump - M6 Bolt12106
Oxygen Sensor to Exhaust Pipe - M185037
PCV Valve - M5 T25435
Power Steering Pump to Bracket - M8 Bolts2518
Power Steering Pump Bracket to Engine - M8 Bolts2518
Spark Plug to Cylinder Head - M1217.513
Starter Mounting - M10 Bolts5541
Tensioner to Engine Timing Cover - Accessory Drive M10 Bolt5541
Thermostat Housing to Coolant Crossover - M6 Bolts12106
Throttle Body - M6 Bolts762
Engine Timing Cover - M6 Bolts12106
Engine Timing Cover - M8 Bolt2518
Engine Timing Cover - M10 Bolts5541
Transmission to Engine Block - M10 Bolts5541
Transmission Fluid Indicator to Transmission - M6 Bolt12106
Torque Converter - M8 Bolts4231
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Cylinder Head - M8 Bolt20177
Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket to Upper Intake Manifold - M6 Nuts1089
Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to Cylinder Head Cover - M5 T25435
Wire Harness Retainer Bracket to LH Cylinder Head - M6 T3012106
Rear Engine Mount Bracket to Transmission - M8 Bolts3324
Rear Engine Mount Isolator to Rear Engine Mount Bracket - M10 Bolts6145
Rear Engine Mount Crossmember to Frame - M10 Bolts5541
Rear Engine Mount Isolator to Crossmember - M10 Bolts6145
Left/Right Crossmember Brace to Crossmember - M8 Bolts5541
Left/Right Crossmember Brace to Frame - M8 Bolts5541

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  1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to «FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-485510-S12963059542012071300000) .
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-485472-S37758686622012071300000) .
  4. Remove the belly pan. Refer to «UNDER BODY PROTECTION»(ref-485477-S28538233622012071300000) .
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-485484-S02211614932012071300000) .
  6. Drain the engine oil. Refer to «Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard Procedure»(ref-485476-S01803551652012071300000) .
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the engine cover (1).
  9. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to «PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-485480-S27112582802012071300000) .
  10. Remove the air cleaner body (1). Refer to «BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL»(ref-485476-S11662508332012071300000) .
  11. Remove the resonator (1). Refer to «RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL»(ref-485476-S12665908032012071300000) .
  12. Remove the electric vacuum pump and mounting bracket (1). Refer to «PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, REMOVAL»(ref-485474-S12121082032012071300000) .
  13. Disconnect the fuel line (1) from the fuel rail inlet. Refer to «FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-485510-S02478018532012071300000) .
  14. Remove the coolant recovery bottle (1). Refer to «BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, REMOVAL»(ref-485484-S29957523052012071300000) .
  15. Disconnect the heater core return hose (1). Remove the nut (2), bolt (3) and the heater core return tube (1).
  16. Remove the upper intake manifold (2). Refer to «MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL»(ref-485476-S08989499162012071300000) .
  17. Remove the upper radiator hose (1).
  18. Remove the cooling fan module (3). Refer to «FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL»(ref-485484-S10344163702012071300000) .
  19. Disconnect the heater core supply hose (1). Refer to «FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-485510-S02478018532012071300000) .
  20. Remove the accessory drive belt (7). Refer to «BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL»(ref-485484-S39989615472012071300000) .
  21. Remove the generator (2). Refer to «GENERATOR, REMOVAL»(ref-485501-S37216265192012071300000) . NOTE: Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
  22. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the variable valve timing solenoids on the left cylinder head cover.
  23. Disengage three wire harness retainers (1) from the left cylinder head cover.
  24. Disconnect the left upstream oxygen sensor connector (1) from the main wire harness.
  25. Disengage two upper wire harness retainers (2) from the intake manifold support brackets.
  26. Disengage two lower wire harness retainers (3) from the intake manifold support brackets.
  27. Disconnect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector (3).
  28. Disconnect the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (5).
  29. Disengage one main wire harness retainer (2) from the cylinder head cover and one main wire harness retainer (4) from the cylinder head cover mounting stud.
  30. Disengage the main wire harness retainer (1) form the rear of the lower intake manifold.
  31. Disconnect the main harness from the engine injection/ignition harness (1) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
  32. Disconnect the main harness from the engine oil pressure/temperature harness (2) at the rear of the left cylinder head. NOTE: Mark the variable valve timing solenoid connectors (2) with a paint pen or equivalent so that they may be reinstalled in their original locations.
  33. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the variable valve timing solenoids on the right cylinder head.
  34. Disengage two wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.
  35. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the right Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor.
  36. Disengage the wire harness retainer (3) from the intake manifold support bracket.
  37. Disengage the wire harness retainer (2) from the upper intake manifold support bracket mounting stud.
  38. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-485472-S37758686622012071300000) .
  39. Remove both front tire and wheel assemblies (1). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-485473-S40943611502012071300000) .
  40. Remove the left lower splash shield (2).
  41. Remove the right lower splash shield (2).
  42. Remove both axle shafts (2) and the intermediate shaft. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-485478-S16823732752012071300000) .
  43. Remove the front fore and aft crossmember (1). Refer to «CROSSMEMBER, FRONT FORE AND AFT, REMOVAL»(ref-485477-S17979691932012071300000) , «CROSSMEMBER, FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL»(ref-485477-S35953511442012071300000) and «CROSSMEMBER, REAR SUSPENSION, REMOVAL»(ref-485477-S22760813262012071300000) .
  44. Remove the crossunder pipe (2). Refer to «PIPE, EXHAUST CROSSUNDER, REMOVAL»(ref-485503-S41492710422012071300000) .
  45. Disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors from the main wire harness and remove both catalytic converters (3). Refer to «CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL»(ref-485503-S35989529052012071300000) .
  46. Remove the three bolts (2) and the front engine mount bracket (1).
  47. Remove the starter. Refer to «STARTER, REMOVAL»(ref-485502-S23895457252012071300000) .
  48. Remove the lower radiator hose (1).
  49. Remove the A/C compressor (1) from the engine compartment. Refer to «COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL»(ref-485480-S16902540862012071300000) .
  50. Remove two bolts (1) and the rear engine mount heat shield (2).
  51. Push back the heat shield (1) from the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
  52. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector (3).
  53. Disengage one wire harness retainer (2) from the engine block and one wire harness retainer (1) from the transmission mounting stud.
  54. Disengage the downstream oxygen sensor connector (4) from the engine mount.
  55. Disconnect and reposition the power cord from the engine block heater (if equipped).
  56. Remove three bolts (2) and the power steering pump heat shield (1).
  57. Disengage the wire harness retainer (2) from the power steering pump.
  58. Remove three bolts (1) and reposition the power steering pump and bracket as an assembly. Do not disconnect the power steering lines from the pump.
  59. Disconnect the oil pump solenoid electrical connector (2).
  60. Disengage the wire harness retainer (1) from the engine block.
  61. Disengage three main wire harness retainers (1) from the right cylinder head cover.
  62. Remove the bolt (3) from the rear engine mount isolator.
  63. Remove four bolts (2) and the rear engine mount bracket (1). NOTE: If the transaxle is to be eventually separated from the engine, removal of the torque converter bolts and lower transaxle mounting bolts are best accomplished at this time.
  64. If required, remove the transaxle torque converter housing dust cover (1) and rubber plugs (2).
  65. If required, remove the torque converter-to-driveplate bolts (1). Upon removing the bolts, a tight-tolerance (slotted) bolt will be encountered. Mark this location (flexplate and converter) with paint for assembly reference.
  66. If required, remove the four transaxle-to-engine lower bolts (2).
  67. Lower the vehicle.
  68. Disconnect transmission solenoid harness connector (2).
  69. Disengage the main wire harness retainer (1) from the valve body pan.
  70. Disconnect the transmission input shaft speed sensor connector (1).
  71. Disconnect the oil cooler lines (2) from transaxle using Trans Cooler Line Disconnect (special tool #8875A, Disconnect, Transmission Cooler Line).
  72. Disconnect the gearshift cable (1) from transaxle manual valve lever (2).
  73. Disconnect the gearshift cable (5) from the bracket (4).
  74. Disconnect two output shaft speed sensors connectors (2 and 3).
  75. Disengage the wire harness retainer (1) from the gearshift cable bracket (4).
  76. Reposition the main wire harness away from the engine.
  77. Raise and position vehicle height to allow Power Train Dolly (special tool #6135, Dolly, Power Train) (3) and Engine Support Cradle (special tool #6710A, Cradle, Engine Support) (2) to be installed under the engine/transaxle assembly.
  78. Loosen the cradle engine mounts to allow movement for positioning onto the engine locating holes on the engine block and oil pan rail. Place Adapter (special tool #6848-3, Adapter) (1) on the front post and align to the oil pan mounting stud. Lower the vehicle and position cradle until the engine is resting on the posts. Tighten the post mounts to the cradle frame. Secure the engine/transaxle assembly to the dolly/cradle with safety straps (4).
  79. Lower the vehicle so that the weight of the engine and transmission ONLY is on the cradle.
  80. Remove two bolts (1) from the LH engine (transmission) mount bracket (2).
  81. Remove three bolts (1) from the RH engine mount bracket (2).
  82. Slowly raise the vehicle in short length spans. Inspect at each interval for potential engine or transaxle contact to vehicle components. Move the cradle/dolly fixture as necessary to allow for removal clearance. NOTE: Perform the following steps to remove the transaxle from the engine if required.
  83. Position a transmission jack under the transaxle. Secure the transaxle to the transmission jack.
  84. Remove the remaining six transaxle upper bellhousing-to-block bolts (3).
  85. Remove the transaxle (2) from the engine (1). NOTE: Perform the following steps to remove the engine from the cradle/dolly fixture if required.
  86. Remove the bolts (2) and remove the upper intake manifold support brackets (1).
  87. Remove two bolts (2) and the heater core supply tube (1).
  88. Install the Driver Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #10242-1, Brackets, Engine Lifting, Left Side) (1) on the LH cylinder head with bolts (2) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
  89. Install the Passenger Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #10242-2, Brackets, Engine Lifting, Right Side) (1) on the RH cylinder head with bolts (2) from the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
  90. Position a load-leveling lifting sling (2), such as OTC® 4305 Engine Load Leveler or equivalent, between the engine lifting brackets (3) and an engine hoist (1).
  91. Remove the engine from the cradle/dolly fixture.
  92. If required, remove the following components for installation on the replacement engine
  1. Accessory drive belt tensioner
  2. Upper intake manifold support bracket
  3. Block heater (if equipped)

OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION

All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. When replacing oil filter, use a Mopar® filter or equivalent.

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