TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Shaft Module | Refer to Installation Procedure. | ||
| Bell Housing-Bolts | 48 | 35 | |
| Camshaft Bearing Cap-Bolts | |||
| M6 Bolts | 12 | 106 | |
| M8 Bolts | 30 | 22 | |
| Coils | 8 | 71 | |
| Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts | 20 + 90° | 15 + 90° | |
| Coolant Temperature Sender | 18 | 13 | |
| Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap-Bolts | Refer to Installation Procedure. | ||
| Crankshaft Damper-Bolt | 210 | 155 | |
| Cylinder Head-Bolts | Refer to Installation Procedure. | ||
| Cylinder Head Cover-Bolts | Refer to Installation Procedure. | ||
| Engine Support Bracket-Bolts | 40 | 30 | |
| Exhaust Manifold-Bolts | 34 | 25 | |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield-Bolts | |||
| M6x25mm Bolts | 7 | 62 | |
| M6x70mm Bolts | 9 | 80 | |
| Flex Plate to Crankshaft-Bolts | 29 + 51° | 22 + 51° | |
| Intake Manifold-Bolts | 24 | 18 | |
| Ladder Frame | 22 | 16 | |
| Oil Cooler Connector Bolt | 49 | 36 | |
| Oil Filter | 14 | 10 | |
| Oil Filter Nipple | 49 | 36 | |
| Oil Jet Fastener | 12 | 106 | |
| Oil Pan-Bolts | |||
| M6 Bolts | 9 | 80 | |
| M8 Bolts | 24 | 18 | |
| Oil Pan Drain-Plug | 40 | 30 | |
| Oil Pressure Switch | 8 | 71 | |
| PCV Valve | 5 | 44 | |
| Phaser to Camshaft-Bolt | 59 | 44 | |
| Spark Plugs | 27 | 20 | 239 |
| Timing Chain Cover | |||
| M6 Bolts | 9 | 80 | |
| M8 Bolts | 26 | 19 | |
| Timing Chain Tensioner Assembly-Bolts | 12 | 106 | |
| Timing Chain Guides | 12 | 106 | |
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- Remove engine cover (1) by pulling upwards.
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- Remove the hood. Refer to «Hood , Removal»(ref-462504-S28563439592012040500000) .
- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to «FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE»(ref-462496-S38973827452012040500000) .
- Disconnect the fuel line (3) from the fuel rail. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS»(ref-462496-S20387997932012040500000) .
- Unlock the retainers (2) and remove the fresh air inlet duct (3) from air cleaner body (1).
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the PCM (4).
- Remove the mounting bolt (3) and ground wire (1).
- Remove the air inlet tube (2) from the air cleaner body (1).
- Disconnect the make-up air hose (3) from the air cleaner body.
- Remove the support bracket bolt from the strut tower.
- Pull upward to disengage the pins from the rubber grommets and remove the air cleaner body (1).
- Remove the battery and the battery tray (1). Refer to «TRAY, Battery , Removal»(ref-462467-S38339344522012040500000) .
- Discharge air conditioning system, if equipped. Refer to «Plumbing , Standard Procedure»(ref-462505-S11908614442012040500000) .
- Drain cooling system. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-462462-S03285651472012040500000) .
- Remove the coolant reservoir (3).
- Remove the power steering reservoir (2).
- Remove the windshield washer reservoir (1).
- Remove coolant hoses from coolant adapter (3).
- Disconnect coolant temperature sensor connector (1) and capacitor connector (2).
- Remove upper radiator hose support (1).
- Disconnect coils (1), injectors (4), cam sensors, oil temperature sensor, and oil control valve electrical connectors and reposition harness.
- Remove PCV hose (5) from valve cover.
- Remove harness from intake (2).
- Remove throttle body support bracket (1).
- Remove vacuum lines from intake manifold.
- Disconnect electronic throttle control and manifold flow control valve electrical connectors.
- Remove dipstick.
- Remove intake bolts (1 - 5) and remove intake.
- Disconnect coolant temperature sensor at block, knock sensor, oil pressure sensor, generator, starter, block heater (if equipped), A/C compressor (if equipped), and block ground.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove power steering line support at engine mount (1).
- On FWD vehicles, remove power steering hose support from exhaust manifold (2).
- Remove power steering pump and set aside.
- Remove ground strap (1) at right strut tower.
- Raise vehicle.
- Install Damper holder (special tool #9707, Holder, Vibration Damper) (1).
- Remove crankshaft damper bolt and remove damper.
- Remove right wheel.
- Remove right splash shield.
- Drain oil (2).
- On AWD vehicles, remove maniveter. Refer to «MANIFOLD, Exhaust , Removal»(ref-462491-S11932141292012040500000) .
- Remove exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts (1).
- Disconnect oxygen sensor connector (3).
- On FWD vehicles, pull the exhaust pipe (1) rearward with a suitable strap (2).
- Remove inspection cover (1) and mark torque converter to flywheel.
- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle, remove torque converter bolts (1).
- On vehicles equipped with an manual transaxle, remove modular clutch bolts (1).
- Remove lower bellhousing bolts (2).
- Remove A/C compressor (1).
- Remove generator and lower idler pulley.
- Disconnect crankshaft position sensor (2) electrical connector.
- Remove crankshaft position sensor (2).
- Remove exhaust variable valve timing solenoid.
- Install engine lift chain (1).
- Install engine lift chain to rear lift hook.
- Install appropriate engine lifting crane.
- Remove engine mount through bolt (4).
- Remove right engine mount bracket retaining bolts (3).
- Remove engine mount adapter (2).
- Raise engine away from vehicle.
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- Position engine cover (1) over mounting studs.
- Seat the cover on the rear studs by pushing downwards.
- Push downward on the front of the cover to seat the front studs.
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- Position engine over engine compartment and slowly lower into place.
- Align engine and transaxle.
- Install upper bellhousing bolts and tighten.
- Install mounting bolts (3) at the right mount bolts and tighten bolts to 118 N.m (87 ft. lbs.).
- Install clutch to flex plate bolts (1).
- Install lower bell housing bolts (2) and tighten.
- Install inspection cover (1).
- Connect crankshaft position sensor (2). Connect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
- On AWD vehicles, install maniverter. Refer to «MANIFOLD, Exhaust , Installation»(ref-462491-S01389990472012040500000) .
- Install Ground strap (1).
- Raise vehicle.
- On AWD vehicles, install maniverter to exhaust pipe bolts (1) and tighten bolts.
- On FWD vehicles, remove strap (2) from exhaust pipe (1).
- On FWD vehicles, install new manifold to catalytic converter gasket (1) and install catalytic converter to exhaust manifold and tighten.
- Connect oxygen sensor electrical connector (3).
- Install generator.
- Install A/C compressor (1).
- Install crankshaft damper.
- Apply clean engine oil crankshaft damper bolt threads and between bolt head and washer. Tighten bolt to 210 N.m (155 ft. lbs.).
- Install right splash shield.
- Install right tire.
- Install oil cooler if equipped (2). Refer to «COOLER, Oil , Installation»(ref-462491-S29366645202012040500000) .
- Connect coolant hoses to oil cooler (2), if equipped.
- Install new oil filter (3).
- Lower vehicle.
- Install upper idler pulley.
- Install power steering pump.
- Install power steering line support bracket at engine mount (1).
- On FWD vehicles, install power steering hose support (2) at exhaust manifold.
- Install accessory drive belt.
- Connect electrical connectors at block ground, starter, A/C compressor, knock sensor, Oil pressure sensor, generator, Coolant temperature sensor at block, and block heater.
- Install intake manifold and tighten bolts as shown in illustration.
- Install throttle body support bracket (1).
- Install engine oil dip stick.
- Install vacuum lines at throttle body and intake manifold.
- Connect manifold flow control valve and electronic throttle control electrical connectors and fasten harness to intake.
- Install intake air tube on throttle body.
- Install PCV hose (5) to valve cover.
- Connect the fuel line (3) to the fuel rail.
- Connect coils (1), injectors (4), oil temperature sensor and cam position sensors.
- Install upper radiator support bracket (1).
- Connect engine coolant temperature sensor (1), and capacitor (2).
- Install coolant hoses at coolant adapter (3).
- Connect purge hose (4).
- Install coolant reservoir (3) and connect hose.
- Install the battery tray (1). Refer to «TRAY, Battery , Installation»(ref-462467-S39157796502012040500000) .
- Push down on the air cleaner body (1) to engage the pins into the grommets.
- Install the support bracket bolt to the strut tower and tighten to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the air inlet tube (2) to the air cleaner body (1).
- Connect the make-up air hose (3) to the air cleaner body.
- Install the mounting bolt (3) with ground wire (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Connect and lock the electrical connectors (2).
- Install the battery and connect the battery cables. Refer to «BATTERY , Installation»(ref-462467-S21433055492012040500000) .
- Install the fresh air inlet duct (3) on the air cleaner body (1) and lock the retainers (2).
- Install the hood. Refer to «Hood , Installation»(ref-462504-S34379056902012040500000) .
- Fill with coolant. Refer to «Standard Procedure»(ref-462462-S03285651472012040500000) .
- Fill with oil.
- Start engine and check for leaks.
- Install engine cover (1).
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-flow, disposable type oil filter. Replace oil filter with a Mopar® or the equivalent.