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3.7L Engine - Service Information: Specifications Dodge Nitro I

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt.In.
Lbs.Lbs.
Camshaft
Non - Oiled Sprocket Bolt12290
Bearing Cap Bolts11100
Counterbalance shaft retaining bolt28250
Timing Chain Cover Bolts5843
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts2720
PLUS 90° TURN
Bed Plate-BoltsRefer to INSTALLATION $
Crankshaft Damper Bolt175130
Cylinder Head Bolts
M11 BoltsRefer To INSTALLATION for left side or INSTALLATION for right side.
M8 BoltsRefer To INSTALLATION for left side or INSTALLATION for right side.
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts12105
Exhaust Manifold Bolts2518
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts872
Then loosen 45°
Flexplate Bolts9570
Engine Mount Bracket to Block Bolts6145
Rear Mount to Transmission Bolts4634
Generator Mounting Bolts
M10 Bolts5440
M8 Bolts28250
Intake Manifold Bolts12105
Refer to INSTALLATION
Tightening Sequence
Oil Pan Bolts15130
Oil Pan-Drain Plug3425
Oil Pump Bolts28250
Oil Pump Cover Bolts12105
Oil Pickup Tube Bolt and Nut28250
Oil Dipstick Tube to Engine
Block Bolt15130
Oil Fill Tube Bolts12105
Timing Chain Guide Bolts28250
Timing Chain Tensioner Arm Bolt28250
Hydraulic Tensioner Bolts28250
Timing Chain Primary Tensioner Bolts28250
Timing Drive Idler Sprocket Bolt3425
Thermostat Housing Bolts12105
Water Pump Bolts5843

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Scheme 30: REMOVAL
1 - AIR INTAKE HOSE
2 - HOSE CLAMP
3 - COVER
4 - CLIPS (2)

Housing removal is not necessary for element (filter) replacement.

  1. Pry up spring clips (4) from front of housing cover (spring clips retain cover to housing). (Scheme 30)
  2. Release housing cover from 4 locating tabs located on rear of housing, and remove cover.
  3. Remove air cleaner element (filter) from housing.
  4. Clean inside of housing before replacing element.