SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L ENGINE
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 60° SOHC V-6 24-Valve | |
| Displacement | 3.5L | |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 | |
| Compression Ratio | 10:1 | |
| Lead Cylinder | #1 Right Bank | |
| Metric | Standard | |
| Displacement | 3.5L Liters | 214 cu. in. |
| Bore | 96.0 mm | 3.780 in. |
| Stroke | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Cylinder Bore Diameter | 96.0 mm +/- 0.0076 | 3.780 in. +/- 0.0003 in. |
| Out-of-Round (Max.) | 0.076 mm | 0.003 in. |
| Taper (Max.) | 0.051 mm | 0.002 in. |
CYLINDER BLOCK
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Material Type | Aluminum (Full Floating Pins) | |
| Piston Diameter | 95.98 mm +/- 0.019 mm | 3.7788 in. +/- 0.0008 in. |
| Clearance at Size Location | 0.007 to +0.047 mm | 0.003 to +0.0018 in. |
| Piston Weight - A | 438-443 grams | 15.45-15.62 oz. |
| Piston Weight - B | 433-438 grams | 15.27-15.45 oz. |
| Piston Ring Groove Diameter #1 | 87.4-87.6 mm | 3.441-3.449 in. |
| Piston Ring Groove Diameter #2 | 86.3-86.5 mm | 3.397-3.4055 in. |
| Piston Ring Groove Diameter #3 | 85.8-86.0 mm | 3.378-3.385 in. |
PISTONS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Type | Full Floating | |
| Clearance in Piston | 0.005-0.015 mm | 0.002-0.0006 in. |
| Clearance in Rod | 0.007-0.018 mm | 0.0003-0.007 in. |
| Diameter | 23.997-24.000 mm | 0.9448-0.9449 in. |
PISTON PINS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Ring Gap-Top Compression Ring | 0.20-0.36 mm | 0.008-0.014 in. |
| Ring Gap-2nd Compression Ring (Micro-Napier | 0.20-0.40 mm | 0.0078-0.0157 in. |
| Ring Gap-Oil Control (Steel Rails) | 0.25-0.76 mm | 0.010-0.030 in. |
PISTON RINGS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Top and Second Compression Ring | 0.04-0.08 mm | 0.0016-0.0031 in. |
| Oil Ring (Steel Rails | 0.038-0.184 mm | 0.0015-0.0073 in. |
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Top Compression Ring | 1.17-1.19 mm | 0.0461-0.0469 in. |
| 2nd Compression Ring (Micro-Napier | 1.47-1.49 mm | 0.058-0.059 in. |
| Oil Control (Steel Rails) | 0.445-0.470 mm | 0.0176-0.0186 in. |
PISTON RING WIDTH
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Bearing Clearance | 0.038-0.074 mm | 0.0015-0.0029 in. |
| Piston Pin Bore Diameter | 24.0076-24.0153 mm | 0.9452-0.9455 in. |
| Side Clearance (MAX) | 0.39 mm | 0.0153 in. |
| Total Weight (Less Bearing) | 647 grams | 22.8223 oz. |
CONNECTING RODS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Diameter | 63.987-64.013 mm | 2.519-2.520 in. |
| Main Bearing Diametrical Clearance | 0.036-0.065 mm | 0.0014-0.0026 in. |
| MAX Allowable | 0.080 mm | 0.0031 in. |
| Out-of-Round (MAX) | 0.015 mm | 0.0006 in. |
| Taper (MAX) | 0.015 | 0.0006 in. |
| End Play | 0.10-0.30 mm | 0.004-0.012 in. |
| End Play (MAX) | 0.43 mm | 0.017 in. |
CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING JOURNALS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Diameter | 57.982-58.002 mm | 2.282-2.283 in. |
| Bearing Diametrical Clearance | 0.028-0.084 mm | 0.001-0.003 in. |
| Out-of-Round (MAX) | 0.010 mm | 0.0004 in. |
| Taper (MAX) | 0.015 | 0.0006 in. |
CONNECTING ROD JOURNALS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Bore Diameter | 43.038-43.059 mm | 1.6944-1.6953 in. |
| Diametrical Clearance | 0.078-0.12 mm | 0.003-0.0047 in. |
| Diametrical Clearance (MAX) | 0.15 mm | 0.0059 in. |
| Bearing Journal Diameter | 42.939-42.960 mm | 1.6905-1.6913 in. |
| End Play | 0.03-0.035 mm | 0.001-0.014 in. |
CAMSHAFT
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS (CRANKSHAFT DEGREES) |
|---|---|
| Opens (ATDC) | 3° |
| Closes (ABDC) | 61° |
| Duration | 238° |
| Centerline | 122° |
VALVE TIMING-INTAKE VALVE
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS (CRANKSHAFT DEGREES) |
|---|---|
| Opens (BBDC) | 56° |
| Closes (ATDC) | 16° |
| Duration | 252° |
| Centerline | 110° |
VALVE TIMING-EXHAUST VALVE
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Gasket Thickness (Compressed) | 1.78 mm | 0.059 in. |
| Valve Seat Angle (From Horizontial) | 45-45.5° | |
| Valve Seat Runout (MAX) | 0.051 mm | 0.002 in. |
| Valve Seat Width-Intake | 0.8-1.2 mm | 0.031-0.067 in. |
| Valve Seat Width-Exhaust | 1.3-1.7 mm | 0.05-0.067 in. |
| Guide Bore Diameter (Std.) | 6.975-7.00 mm | 0.2746-0.2756 in. |
| Valve Guide Height * | 9.5-10.5 mm | 0.3740-0.4134 in. |
| * Measured from cylinder head surface | ||
CYLINDER HEAD
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Face Angle (From Horizontial) | 44.5°-45° | |
| Head Diameter-Intake | 36.37-36.63 mm | 1.4319-14421 in. |
| Head Diameter-Exhaust | 28.87-29.13 mm | 1.1366-1.1469 in. |
| Length-Intake (Overall) | 114.41-114.99 mm | 4.5043-4.5272 in. |
| Length-Exhaust (Overall) | 126.17-126.75 mm | 4.9673-4.9902 in. |
| Stem Diameter-Intake | 6.935-6.953 mm | 0.2730-0.2737 in. |
| Stem Diameter-Exhaust | 6.906-6.924 mm | 0.2719-0.2726 in. |
| Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake | 0.022-0.065 mm | 0.0009-0.0026 in. |
| Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake (MAX.) Rocking Method | 0.29 mm | 0.0114 in. |
| Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Exhaust | 0.051-0.094 mm | 0.002-0.0037 in. |
| Stem-to-Guide Clearance-Intake (MAX.) Rocking Method | 0.370 mm | 0.0146 in. |
| Valve Lift-Intake (Zero Lash) | 8.55 mm | 0.3367 in. |
| Valve Lift-Exhaust (Zero Lash) | 6.53 mm | 0.2571 in. |
| Valve Margin-Intake | 0.835-1.165 mm | 0.0329-0.0459 in. |
| Valve Margin-Exhaust | 1.44-1.77 mm | 0.0567-0.0697 in. |
| Valve Stem Tip Height-Intake | 42.366-43.665 mm | 1.6680-1.7187 in. |
| Valve Stem Tip Height-Exhaust | 45.205-46.486 mm | 1.780-1.8305 in. |
VALVES
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Free Length-Intake (Approx.) | 43.675 mm | 1.7195 in. |
| Free Length-Exhaust- Yellow (Approx.) | 47.1 mm | 1.8543 in. |
| Free Length-Exhaust- White (Approx.) | 48.3 mm | 1.9015 in. |
| Spring Force-Intake (Valve Closed) | 309-358 N @ 38.0 mm | 69.5-80.5 lbs. @ 1.4961 in. |
| Spring Force-Exhaust- Yellow-(Valve Closed) | 314-354 N @ 38.0 mm | 70.5-79.5 lbs. @ 1.496 in. |
| Spring Force-Exhaust- White-(Valve Closed) | 355-401 N @ 38.0 mm | 80-90 lbs. @ 1.496 in. |
| Spring Force-Exhaust- Yellow-(Valve Open) | 579-640 N @ 31.47 mm | 130-144 lbs. @ 1.239 in. |
| Spring Force-Exhaust- White-(Valve Open) | 621-687 N @ 31.47 mm | 139.5-154.5 lbs. @ 1.239 in. |
| Spring Force-Intake (Valve Open) | 836-907 N @ 29.45 mm | 188-204 lbs. @ 1.1594 in. |
| Number of Coils-Intake | 6.86 | |
| Number of Coils-Exhaust | 7.66 | |
| Color of Spring (Top of Coils)-Intake-Right Hand Coil Direction | Orange | |
| Color of Spring (Top of Coils)-Exhaust-Left Hand Coil Direction | Yellow or White | |
| Wire Diameter-Intake | 4.29-4.35 mm | 0.1547-0.1570 in. |
| Wire Diameter-Exhaust | 3.93-3.99 mm | 0.1547-0.1570 in. |
| Spring Installed Height * | 38.0 mm | 1.4961 in. |
| * Spring Seat to Bottom Retainer-Intake and Exhaust | ||
VALVE SPRINGS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Clearance Over Rotors | 0.077 mm | 0.003 in. |
| Cover-Out-of-Flat (MAX.) | 0.025 mm | 0.001 in. |
| Inner and Outer Rotor Thickness (MIN.) | 14.229 mm | 0.563 in. |
| Outer Rotor Thickness (MAX.) | 0.39 mm | 0.015 in. |
| Outer Rotor Diameter (MIN.) | 79.997 mm | 3.149 in. |
| Tip Clearance Between Rotors (MAX.) | 0.20 mm | 0.008 in. |
OIL PUMP
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|---|
| NOTE: At Normal Operating Temperatures | ||
| Pressure @ Curb Idle Speed * | 34.47 kPa Min. (5 PSI MIN.) | |
| Pressure @ 3000 RPM | 300-724 kPa (45-105 PSI.) | |
| *CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO NOT run engine at 3000 RPM. | ||
OIL PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt-Right Side | 102 +1/4 Turn | 75 +1/4 Turn | |
| Camshaft Sprocket Bolt-Left Side | 102 +1/4 Turn | 75 +1/4 Turn | |
| Camshaft Thrust Plate-Bolts | 28 | 250 | |
| Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts | 27 +1/4 Turn | 20 +1/4 Turn | |
| Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap | |||
| Inner Main Cap Bolts | 20 +1/4 Turn | 15 +1/4 Turn | |
| Outer Main Cap Bolts | 27 +1/4 Turn | 20 +1/4 Turn | |
| Tie Bolts (Horizontal) | 28 | 250 | |
| Crankshaft Damper-Bolt | 95 | 70 | |
| Cylinder Head Bolts* | |||
| Step 1 | 61 | 45 | |
| Step 2 | 88 | 65 | |
| Step 3 | 88 | 65 | |
| Step 4 | +1/4 Turn | +1/4 Turn | |
| *Refer to procedure for tightening sequence. (Refer to INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD(S) ) | |||
| Cylinder Head Cover-Bolts | 12 | 105 | |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head-Bolts | 23 | 200 | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield-Bolts | 12 | 105 | |
| Flex plate to Crankshaft | 95 | 70 | |
| Flex plate to Torque Converter | 75 | 55 | |
| Intake Manifold - Lower | 28 | 250 | |
| Intake Manifold - Upper | 12 | 105 | |
| Oil Pan | |||
| M6 Bolts | 12 | 105 | |
| M8 Bolts | 28 | 250 | |
| Oil Pan to Transmission Bell Housing | 55 | 40 | |
| Flex Plate Inspection Cover | 11 | 97 | |
| Oil Pan Drain Plug | 27 | 20 | |
| Oil Cooler Connector Bolt | 75 | 55 | |
| Oil Filter | 12 | 102 | |
| Oil Pump to Block-Bolts | 28 | 250 | |
| Oil Pump Cover-Bolts | 12 | 105 | |
| Oil Pump Pick Up Tube-Bolt | 28 | 250 | |
| Crankshaft Rear Seal Retainer | 12 | 105 | |
| Engine Mount to Mounting Bracket | 75 | 55 | |
| Engine Mount to Cradle - Nuts | 75 | 55 | |
| Engine Mount Heat Shield | 11 | 97 | |
| Engine Mount Through Studs | 12 | 106 | |
| Rocker Shaft Pedestal Retaining-Bolts | 31 | 275 | |
| Spark Plugs | 28 | 20 | |
| Timing Belt Tensioner-Bolts | 28 | 250 | |
| Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Assembly-Bolt | 61 | 45 | |
| Timing Belt Cover | |||
| M6 Bolts | 12 | 105 | |
| M8 Bolts | 28 | 250 | |
| M10 Bolts | 54 | 40 | |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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| 1 - AIR INLET DUCT TO THROTTLE BODY |
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| 2 - AIR CLEANER HOUSING COVER |
| 3 - LOCKING TABS |
| 4 - CCV HOSE |
Scheme 198
- Disconnect the CCV hose (4) at the housing cover (2). (Scheme 197)
- Release the housing cover tabs (3). (Scheme 197) 1 - AIR CLEANER COVER 2 - ELEMENT 3 - CCV HOSE
- Lift the cover (1) and pull toward the front of the vehicle to release the rear cover to housing alignment tabs. (Scheme 198)
- Remove the element (2).
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.