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5.7L Engine - Service Information: Specifications Dodge Durango III

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONSPECIFICATION
MetricStandard
Engine Type90° V-8 OHV
Displacement5.7 Liters348 CID
Bore99.5 mm3.92 in.
Stroke90.9 mm3.58 in.
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Max. Variation Between Cylinders25%
Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
LubricationPressure Feed - Full Flow Filtration
Cooling SystemLiquid Cooled
Cylinder BlockCast Iron
Cylinder HeadAluminum
CrankshaftNodular Iron
CamshaftCast Iron
PistonsAluminum Alloy
Connecting RodsPowdered Metal

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Block Pipe Plugs2015
(1/4 - 18 NPT) Oil gallery Plug
(1/4 - 18 NPT) Coolant Drain Plug3425
(3/8 NPT)2720
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt12290
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolts12106
Coil to Cylinder Head Cover Bolts762
Timing Chain Case Cover Bolts2821
Lifting Stud5541
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts21 plus 90° Turn15 plus 90° Turn
Main Bearing Cap BoltsRefer to CRANKSHAFT, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
Cylinder Head BoltsRefer to CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts871
Exhaust Manifold-to-Cylinder Head2518
Flexplate-to-Crankshaft Bolts9570
Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts7555
Front Insulator Through Bolt/Nut9570
Through Bolt/Nut (4WD)10275
Stud Nut (4WD)4130
Front Insulator-to-Block Bolts (2WD)9570
Intake Manifold BoltsRefer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
Lifter Guide Holder129
Oil Pan Bolts129
Oil Dipstick Tube129
Oil Pan Drain Plug3425
Oil Pump Attaching Bolts2821
Oil Pump Pickup Tube Bolt/Nut2821
Rear Seal Retainer Attaching Bolts1511
Rear Insulator-to-Bracket Bolt6850
Rear Insulator-to-Crossmember4130
Rear Insulator-to-Crossmember Bolt6850
Rear Insulator-to-Transmission Bolt6850
Rear Insulator Bracket Bolts6850
Rear Support Bracket Bolt4130
Rear Support Plate-to-Transfer Case Bolts4130
Rocker Arm Bolts2216
Thermostat Housing Bolts2821
Throttle Body Bolts129
Transfer Case-to-Insulator Bolt204150
Transmission Support Bracket Bolt6850
Vibration Damper Bolt176130
Water Pump-to-Timing Chain Case Cover Bolts2821

TORQUE CHART 5.7L ENGINE

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  1. Remove the hood. Refer to «HOOD, REMOVAL»(ref-465921-S39699270402012042300000) .
  2. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
  3. Remove the engine cover (2).
  4. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to «FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-465971-S02093746452012042300000) .
  5. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).
  6. Remove the air cleaner and resonator assembly. Refer to «BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL, 5.7L»(ref-465934-S30952154692012042300000) .
  7. Remove the cowl panel cover (2). Refer to «COVER, COWL PANEL, REMOVAL»(ref-465921-S01077772762012042300000) . NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the hoses from the power steering pump, for power steering pump removal.
  8. Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to «BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL»(ref-465940-S20367993122012042300000) .
  9. Remove the power steering pump (1) and position aside. Refer to «PUMP, REMOVAL»(ref-465942-S21726515062012042300000) . CAUTION: When servicing or replacing exhaust system components, disconnect the oxygen sensor connector(s). Allowing the exhaust to hang by the oxygen sensor wires will damage the harness and/or sensor.
  10. Disconnect the left upstream O2 sensor electrical connector (1).
  11. Disconnect the right upstream O2 sensor electrical connector (1).
  12. Raise and support the vehicle.
  13. Drain the cooling system.
  14. If equipped, remove the skid plate four retaining bolts (2) and remove the skid plate (1).
  15. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp (1) at the water pump.
  16. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp (2) at the radiator and remove the lower radiator hose (3).
  17. Remove the left catalytic converter heat shield retaining bolts (1) and remove the heat shield (2).
  18. Remove both exhaust pipe/catalytic converters. Refer to «CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL»(ref-465927-S41336563042012042300000) .
  19. Remove the starter (1). Refer to «STARTER, REMOVAL»(ref-465961-S35851771622012042300000) . NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the refrigerant lines for A/C compressor removal.
  20. Remove the A/C compressor from the engine block and position aside. Refer to «COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL»(ref-465931-S23974274942012042300000) . Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
  21. Remove both engine mount (1) retaining nuts (2).
  22. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from their retainer at the oil pan.
  23. Lower the vehicle.
  24. Remove the upper radiator hose clamp (1) at the thermostat housing and remove hose.
  25. Remove the upper radiator hose retainer (2) at the fan shroud and position the radiator hose aside.
  26. Remove both heater hose clamps (1).
  27. Remove both heater hoses (2) and position aside.
  28. Remove the cooling fan module (1). Refer to «FAN, COOLING, REMOVAL»(ref-465940-S32398312912012042300000) .
  29. Remove the generator. Refer to «GENERATOR, REMOVAL»(ref-465960-S22976153212012042300000) .
  30. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to «MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL, 5.7L»(ref-465934-S15296552422012042300000) . NOTE: The engine must be at room temperature before removing the oil control valve.
  31. Disconnect the oil control valve electrical connector (1).
  32. Remove the oil control valve retaining bolt (2).
  33. Rotate the oil control valve (3) to break the seal then pull the oil control valve straight out. NOTE: Do not use air tools to install the Engine Lift Fixture (special tool #8984B, Engine Lift Fixture).
  34. Install the Engine Lift Fixture (special tool #8984B, Engine Lift Fixture) (1).
  35. Securely tighten lifting fixture mounting bolts (2).
  36. Raise and support the vehicle.
  37. Remove the structural dust cover retaining bolts (1).
  38. Remove the structural dust cover (2).
  39. Remove the flexplate-to-torque converter retaining bolts (1). 4x4 rear engine mount isolator shown in illustration, 4x2 rear engine mount isolator similar.
  40. Loosen but do not remove the rear engine mount isolator retaining bolts (1).
  41. Using a suitable transmission hydraulic jack, slightly raise the transmission and support the front of the transmission using a block of wood between the transmission and engine cradle crossmember.
  42. Remove the transmission hydraulic jack.
  43. Remove the transmission bell housing to engine block bolts (2).
  44. Lower the vehicle.
  45. Disconnect all remaining left and right engine harness electrical connectors and position the harness over to the right side of vehicle.
  46. Connect a suitable engine lifting devise to the Engine Lift Fixture (special tool #8984B, Engine Lift Fixture) (1).
  47. Separate the engine from the transmission (3) and remove the engine from the vehicle. CAUTION: Do not allow the engine to rest on the oil pan, the composite oil pan will not support the weight of the engine, damage to the oil pan and/or engine assembly may occur.
  48. Place the engine on a suitable engine stand.