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Installation - 3.8L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The knock sensor threads into the side of the cylinder block in the rear.

  1. Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.) torque. Over or under tightening effects knock sensor performance, possibly causing improper spark control. 
  2. Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
  3. On All Wheel Drive vehicles install the PTU (Power Transfer Unit) for the rear wheels, refer to the POWER TRANSFER UNIT .
  4. Lower vehicle.
  5. Connect the negative cable.