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Section 708 (3.6L Engine (Service Information)): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:

If the original engine has experienced a catastrophic failure or an individual failure with the piston, cylinder bore, engine block, valve or valve seat, the intake manifold MUST be replaced with a new manifold.

NOTE:

If installing a replacement engine, transfer components such as engine mount brackets, block heater, accessories, heater hoses and tubes to the replacement engine.

  1. If required, transfer the following components onto the replacement engine:
    • 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)
  2. If required, remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to and MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
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  3. Remove the left intake manifold support bracket retaining bolts (2) and remove the support brackets (1).
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  4. Install the Left 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 the proper

    Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

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  5. Install the Right 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 the proper

    Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .

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  6. 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).
  7. 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.

  8. Carefully lower the engine into the engine compartment while aligning the two locator dowels into the transmission housing.
  9. Align the engine mounts, install both left and right engine mount lower retaining bolts (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Position both left and right engine mount heat shields (4), install the retaining nuts (3) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  11. Position the electric vacuum pump (3), install the two transmission to engine retaining bolts (2) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  12. Install the quick connect vacuum hose (2) to the electric vacuum pump (3).
  13. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the electric vacuum pump (3).
  14. Secure the harness retainer (4) to the mounting bracket.
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  15. Remove the engine lifting brackets and position the left upper intake manifold support brackets (1) and install the retaining studs (2) finger tight.
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  16. Route the main wire harness and starter wire harness on the engine.
  17. Secure the two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the upper intake manifold support brackets.
  18. Secure the main wire harness retainer (3) to the left cylinder head cover and two retainers (2) to the upper intake manifold support brackets.
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  19. Connect the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor wire harness connector (3).
  20. Connect the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor wire harness connector (5).
  21. 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.
  22. Secure the main wire harness retainer (1) to the rear of the lower intake manifold.
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  23. Secure the four main wire harness retainers (1) to the right cylinder head cover.
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  24. Connect the variable valve timing solenoids wire harness connectors (2) to the on the right cylinder head.
  25. Secure the two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the right cylinder head cover.
  26. Secure the starter harness to main harness retainer (3).
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  27. Connect the oil pump solenoid wire harness connector (2).
  28. Secure the four wire harness retainers (1).
  29. Install the ground strap (3) to the right engine mount bracket.
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  30. Remove the jack supporting the transmission.
  31. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  32. Install the four transmission to the engine oil pan retaining bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  33. Install the two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.
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  34. Install the side engine to transmission retaining bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  35. Install the torque converter dust shield (3) and tighten the bolt (2) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  36. Install the two upper side transmission to engine retaining bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  37. Connect the main engine oil pressure/temperature wire harness connector (2) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
  38. Connect the main engine wire harness connector (1) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
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  39. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction and install the six torque converter bolts (1) through the starter mounting hole and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  40. Install the transmission cooling lines (2) and tighten the bolt (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  41. Secure the starter wire harness retainer (2) and the main wire harness retainer (1) to the engine block.
  42. If equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), install the front axle assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  43. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
  44. Connect the power cord to the engine block heater (if equipped).
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  45. Connect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor wire harness connector (3).
  46. Secure the main wire harness retainer (1) to the engine block and one main wire harness retainer (2) to the right engine mounting bracket.
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  47. Position the heat shield (1) over the CKP sensor.
  48. Install the catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION .
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  49. Install the belly pan and the retainers (1).
  50. Install the upper intake manifold and insulator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION . , .
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  51. Install the oil level indicator tube (2). Tighten the bolt (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  52. Position the heater core inlet tube (4). Tighten the bolts (3) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  53. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION .
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  54. Install the heater core return tube (1) and tighten the nut (2) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  55. Connect the heater core return hose (1).
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  56. Install the heater core return tube lower nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  57. Install the lower heater core return hose (1) onto the coolant pump.
  58. Install the lower radiator hose (2) onto the coolant pump.
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  59. Install the upper radiator hose (1) onto the thermostat housing.
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  60. Connect the left variable valve timing solenoids wire harness connectors (2).
  61. Secure the two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the left cylinder head cover.
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  62. Connect the A/C compressor wire harness connector (1) and secure the wire harness retainer (2) to the A/C compressor discharge line.
  63. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
  64. Install the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
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  65. Connect the fuel supply hose (1) to the underbody fuel tube (2).
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  66. Connect the fresh air makeup hose (2) to the rear of the intake manifold (1).
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  67. Connect the right Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) wire harness connector (6).
  68. Secure the main wire harness retainer to the right cylinder head cover mounting stud.
  69. Connect the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) wire harness connector (5).
  70. Connect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor wire harness connector (4).
  71. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (3).
  72. Install the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose onto the PCV valve (1) and the intake manifold (2).
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  73. Position the EVAP purge solenoid (1) vacuum line (4) and connect the vacuum line to the intake manifold.
  74. Connect the other end of the vacuum line (3) to the EVAP purge solenoid (1).
  75. Install the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
  76. Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION  .
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  77. Install the strut tower support (6).
  78. Install the cowl panel cover. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .
  79. Install the hood. Refer to HOOD, INSTALLATION .
  80. 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 .
  81. Fill the cooling system with the specified type and amount of engine coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  82. Perform the Refrigerant System Charge procedure. Refer to R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE .
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  83. Position the engine cover (1) and secure the retaining grommets onto the ball studs.
  84. Connect the negative battery cable.
  85. 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.