Section 210 (3.6L Engine (Service Information)): Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Dodge Charger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If installing a replacement engine, transfer components such as engine mount brackets, block heater, accessories, heater hoses and tubes to the replacement engine.
- If required, transfer the following components onto the replacement engine:
- Left exhaust down pipe
- Right exhaust down pipe
- Left engine mount bracket
- Left engine mount
- Right engine mount bracket
- Right engine mount
- Accessory drive belt tensioner
- Upper intake manifold support bracket
- Block heater (if equipped)
- If required, remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the left intake manifold support bracket retaining bolts (2) and remove the support brackets (1).
- Install the Driver Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #10242-1, Brackets, Engine Lifting, Left Side) (1) on the left cylinder head with bolts (2) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket and tighten bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Install the Passenger Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #10242-2, Brackets, Engine Lifting, Right Side) (1) on the right cylinder head with bolts (2) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket and tighten bolts to 21 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Position a load-leveling lifting sling (2), such as OTC® 4305 Engine Load Leveler or equivalent, between the engine lifting brackets (3) and an engine hoist (1).
- Reposition the starter wire harness and the main wire harness to the rear of the engine compartment.
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NOTE:Left engine mount shown in illustration, right engine mount similar.
- Carefully lower the engine into the engine compartment while aligning the two locator dowels into the transmission housing.
- Align the engine mounts, install both left and right engine mount lower retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
- Position both left and right engine mount heat shields (4), install the retaining nuts (3) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Position the electric vacuum pump (3), install the two transmission to engine retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
- Install the quick connect vacuum hose (2) to the electric vacuum pump (3).
- Connect the electrical connector (1) to the electric vacuum pump (3).
- Secure the harness retainer (4) to the mounting bracket.
- Remove the engine lifting brackets and position the left upper intake manifold support brackets (1) and install the retaining studs (2) finger tight.
- Route the main wire harness and starter wire harness on the engine.
- Secure the two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the upper intake manifold support brackets.
- Secure the main wire harness retainer (3) to the left cylinder head cover and two retainers (2) to the upper intake manifold support brackets.
- Connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor connector (3).
- Connect the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor (5).
- Secure the main wire harness retainer (2) to the cylinder head cover and one main wire harness retainer (4) to the cylinder head cover mounting stud.
- Secure the main wire harness retainer (1) to the rear of the lower intake manifold.
- Secure the four main wire harness retainers (1) to the right cylinder head cover.
- Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the variable valve timing solenoids on the right cylinder head.
- Secure the two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the right cylinder head cover.
- Secure the starter harness to main harness retainer (3).
- Connect the oil pump solenoid electrical connector (2).
- Secure the four wire harness retainers (1).
- Install the ground strap (3) to the right engine mount bracket.
- Remove the jack supporting the transmission.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the four transmission to the engine oil pan retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
- Install the two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.
- Install the side engine to transmission retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
- Position the torque converter dust shield (3), install the retaining bolt (2) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Install the two upper side transmission to engine retaining bolts (1) and tighten to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the main harness to the engine injection/ignition harness (1) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Connect the main harness to the engine oil pressure/temperature harness (2) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction and install the six torque converter bolts (1) through the starter mounting hole and tighten to 42 N.m (31 ft. lbs.).
- Install the transmission cooling lines (2) and tighten the bolt (1) to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Secure the starter wire harness retainer (2) and the main wire harness retainer (1) to the engine block.
- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the power cord to the engine block heater (if equipped).
- Connect the main wire harness to the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor (3).
- Secure the main wire harness retainer (1) to the engine block and one main wire harness retainer (2) to the right engine mounting bracket.
- Position the heat shield (1) over the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
- If equipped with AWD, install the front axle assembly (1) with propeller shaft, intermediate shaft, halfshafts, wheels and tires. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- If required, fill the front axle with the specified type and amount of gear lubricant.
NOTE:
Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
- Position both left and right exhaust down pipes (1) to the catalytic converters, install the retaining nuts (2) and tighten to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.)
NOTE:
Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.
- Connect both left and right upstream oxygen sensor (2) electrical connectors (1) to the main wire harness.
- Position the belly pan and install the retainers (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the upper intake manifold and insulator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the oil level indicator (2) with bolt (1) tightened to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Position the heater core inlet tube (4) and install two bolts (3) tightened to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Install the A/C compressor (2). Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION .
- Position the heater core return tube (1), install the upper support bracket retaining nut (2) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the heater core return hose (1).
- Position the heater core return tube lower support bracket onto the A/C lower retaining stud, install the retaining nut (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Install the lower heater core return hose (1) to the engine coolant pump housing.
- Install the lower radiator hose (2) to the engine coolant pump housing.
- Install the upper radiator hose (1) to the engine thermostat housing.
- Connect the electrical connectors (2) to the left variable valve timing solenoids.
- Secure the two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the left cylinder head cover.
- Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector (1) and secure the wire harness retainer (2) to the A/C compressor discharge line.
- Install the generator (1). Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise until it contacts the stop and install the accessory drive belt (3), then slowly rotate the tensioner into position.
- Install the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the fuel supply hose (1) to the underbody fuel tube (2). Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the fresh air makeup hose (2) to the rear of the intake manifold (1).
- Connect the electrical connector to the right Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) (6).
- Secure the main wire harness retainer to the right cylinder head cover mounting stud.
- Connect the electrical connector to the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) (5).
- Connect the electrical connector to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor (4).
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (3).
- Connect the PCV hose to the PCV valve (1) and to the intake manifold (2).
- Position the EVAP purge solenoid (1) vacuum line (4) and connect the vacuum line to the intake manifold.
- Connect the other end of the vacuum line (3) to the EVAP purge solenoid (1).
- Position the coolant bottle (3) into the engine compartment.
- Install the coolant bottle retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the heater core purge hose (1) to the coolant bottle.
- Connect the coolant bottle return hose (1).
- Position the air cleaner housing (3) into the vehicle.
- Install the air cleaner housing retaining bolt (2) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the fresh air makeup hose (1) to the air cleaner housing.
- Position the air inlet hose assembly (5) onto the throttle body and the air cleaner housing.
- Secure the air inlet hose assembly retaining grommet onto the ball stud (4).
- Tighten the clamp at the air cleaner housing (3) to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Tighten the clamp (2) at the throttle body to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Connect the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (1).
- Install the strut tower support (6).
- Install the cowl panel cover (2). Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .
- Install the hood. Refer to HOOD, INSTALLATION .
- If removed, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Fill the cooling system with the specified type and amount of engine coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Perform the Refrigerant System Charge procedure. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Position the engine cover (1) and secure the retaining grommets onto the ball studs.
- Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature and check for leaks.
NOTE:
The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.