DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is located on the lower left A-pillar and is visible through the windshield. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
Scheme 1
| 1 - A-PILLAR |
|---|
| 2 - VIN CODE PLATE |
The Vehicle Identification Number is also imprinted on the
- Vehicle Safety Certification Label.
- Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = Manufactured by Chrysler Corporation |
| 2 | Make | D = Dodge |
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle Without Side Airbags. 8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Airbags. |
| 4 | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | G = (2268 - 2721 kg) 5001 - 6000 lbs |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | T = Nitro 4X2 (LHD) U = Nitro 4X4 (LHD) 9 = Nitro 4X4 (RHD) |
| 6 | Series/Transmission | 2 = Lowline 5 = Premium B = 4 Speed Automatic (DGV) C = 6 Speed Manual (DEH) E = 5 Speed Automatic (DGJ) |
| 7 | Body Style | 8 = Sport Utility 4 Door |
| 8 | Engine | K = 3.7L V6 cyl Magnum Gasoline, Sales Code (EKG) 9 = 2.8L I4 cyl Turbo Diesel Next Gen Sales Code (ENS) 6 = 4.0L V6 cyl SOHC Gasoline, Sales Code (EGS) |
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 8=2008 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | W = Toledo North Assembly Plant |
| 12 thru 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence Six Digit Number Assigned By the Assembly Plant | |
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt strength classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the bolt. The higher the class number, the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the nut face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and Fastener Strength Charts. (Scheme 2)
| Bolt Markings | 8.8/8.9 | 10.9 | 12.9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Dia. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. |
| 6 | 12 | 105* | 14 | 120* | 16 | 12 |
| 8 | 25 | 250* | 32 | 23 | 38 | 28 |
| 10 | 54 | 40 | 60 | 45 | 74 | 55 |
| 12 | 95 | 70 | 108 | 80 | 135 | 100 |
| 14 | 155 | 115 | 175 | 130 | 216 | 160 |
| 16 | 243 | 180 | 324 | 210 | 324 | 240 |
| * Inch Lbs. | ||||||
Bolt Markings and Torques - Metric
| Bolt Markings | Grade 5 | Grade 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Dia. | N.m | Ft. Lbs | N.m | Ft. Lbs |
| 1/4 - 20 | 10 | 95* | 14 | 125* |
| 1/4 - 28 | 10 | 95* | 17 | 150* |
| 5/16 - 18 | 22 | 200* | 30 | 270* |
| 5/16 - 24 | 26 | 240* | 33 | 300* |
| 3/8 - 16 | 40 | 30 | 55 | 40 |
| 3/8 - 24 | 47 | 35 | 60 | 45 |
| 7/16 - 14 | 68 | 50 | 88 | 65 |
| 7/16 - 20 | 74 | 55 | 95 | 70 |
| 1/2 - 13 | 101 | 75 | 135 | 100 |
| 1/2 -20 | 115 | 85 | 150 | 110 |
| 9/16 - 12 | 135 | 105 | 182 | 135 |
| 9/16 - 18 | 155 | 115 | 202 | 150 |
| 5/8 - 11 | 202 | 150 | 263 | 195 |
| 5/8 - 18 | 215 | 160 | 284 | 210 |
| 3/4 - 10 | 230 | 170 | 297 | 220 |
| 3/4 - 16 | 236 | 175 | 304 | 225 |
| 7/8 - 14 | 405 | 300 | 540 | 400 |
| * Inch Lbs. | ||||
Bolt Markings and Torques - U. S. Customary
Scheme 2
| Class | Diameter mm | Pitch mm | Specified torque | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexagon head bolt | Hexagon flange bolt | |||||||
| N.m | Kgf-cm | Ft-lbf | N.m | Kgf-cm | Ft-lbf | |||
| 4T | 6 | 1 | 5 | 55 | 48 in.-lbf | 6 | 60 | 52 in.-lbf |
| 8 | 1.25 | 12.5 | 130 | 9 | 14 | 145 | 10 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 26 | 260 | 19 | 29 | 290 | 21 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 47 | 480 | 35 | 53 | 540 | 39 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 74 | 760 | 55 | 84 | 850 | 61 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 115 | 1,150 | 83 | ||||
| 5T | 6 | 1 | 6.5 | 65 | 56 in.-lbf | 7.5 | 75 | 65 in.-lbf |
| 8 | 1.25 | 15.5 | 160 | 12 | 17.5 | 175 | 13 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 32 | 330 | 24 | 36 | 360 | 26 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 59 | 600 | 43 | 65 | 670 | 48 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 91 | 930 | 67 | 100 | 1,050 | 76 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 140 | 1,400 | 101 | ||||
| 6T | 6 | 1 | 8 | 80 | 69 in.-lbf | 9 | 90 | 78 in.-lbf |
| 8 | 1.25 | 19 | 195 | 14 | 21 | 210 | 15 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 39 | 400 | 29 | 44 | 440 | 32 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 71 | 730 | 53 | 80 | 810 | 59 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 110 | 1,100 | 80 | 125 | 1,250 | 90 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 170 | 1,750 | 127 | ||||
| 7T | 6 | 1 | 10,5 | 110 | 8 | 12 | 120 | 9 |
| 8 | 1.25 | 25 | 260 | 19 | 28 | 290 | 21 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 52 | 530 | 38 | 58 | 590 | 43 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 95 | 970 | 70 | 105 | 1,050 | 76 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 145 | 1,500 | 108 | 165 | 1,700 | 123 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 230 | 2,300 | 166 | ||||
| 8T | 8 | 1.25 | 29 | 300 | 22 | 33 | 330 | 24 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 61 | 620 | 45 | 68 | 690 | 50 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 110 | 1,100 | 80 | 120 | 1,250 | 90 | |
| 9T | 8 | 1.25 | 34 | 340 | 25 | 37 | 380 | 27 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 70 | 710 | 51 | 78 | 790 | 57 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 125 | 1,300 | 94 | 140 | 1,450 | 105 | |
| 10T | 8 | 1.25 | 38 | 390 | 28 | 42 | 430 | 31 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 78 | 800 | 58 | 88 | 890 | 64 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 140 | 1,450 | 105 | 155 | 1,600 | 116 | |
| 11T | 8 | 1.25 | 42 | 430 | 31 | 47 | 480 | 35 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 87 | 890 | 64 | 97 | 990 | 72 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 155 | 1,600 | 116 | 175 | 1,800 | 130 | |
SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS
Individual Torque Charts appear within many of the articles. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifications Chart for torque references not listed in the individual torque charts. See SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS .
Scheme 3
| 1 - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL |
|---|
| 2 - COVER - COWL GRILLE |
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Label. Chrysler permanently attaches the label in the engine compartment. The label cannot be removed without defacing label information and destroying label.
The label contains the vehicle's emission specifications and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be connected and routed according to the label.
The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic. There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in the state of California and the country of Canada. Canadian labels are written in both the English and French languages.
The VECI label contains the following
- Engine family and displacement
- Evaporative family
- Certification application
- Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
- Idle speeds (if adjustable)
Scheme 4
A vehicle certification label is attached to every Chrysler Corporation vehicle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The label also lists: (Scheme 4)
- Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire inflation pressure.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Type of vehicle.
- Type of rear wheels.
- Bar code.
- Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
- Paint and Trim codes.
- Country of origin.
The label is located on the driver-side door shut-face.