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.
- 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)
- If required, remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to
and MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the left intake manifold support bracket retaining bolts (2) and remove the support brackets (1).
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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.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 the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- 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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- 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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- Install the quick connect vacuum hose (2) to the electric vacuum pump (3).
- Connect the wire harness 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 wire harness connector (3).
- Connect the left Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor wire harness connector (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 variable valve timing solenoids wire harness connectors (2) to the 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 wire harness 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 the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- 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 the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the torque converter dust shield (3) and tighten the bolt (2) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the two upper side transmission to engine retaining bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Connect the main engine oil pressure/temperature wire harness connector (2) at the rear of the left cylinder head.
- Connect the main engine wire harness connector (1) 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 the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the transmission cooling lines (2) and tighten the bolt (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Secure the starter wire harness retainer (2) and the main wire harness retainer (1) to the engine block.
- If equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), install the front axle assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the power cord to the engine block heater (if equipped).
- Connect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor wire harness connector (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 CKP sensor.
- Install the catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION
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- Install the belly pan and the retainers (1).
- Install the upper intake manifold and insulator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
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- Install the oil level indicator tube (2). Tighten the bolt (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the heater core inlet tube (4). Tighten the bolts (3) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION
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- Install the heater core return tube (1) and tighten the nut (2) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Connect the heater core return hose (1).
- Install the heater core return tube lower nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the lower heater core return hose (1) onto the coolant pump.
- Install the lower radiator hose (2) onto the coolant pump.
- Install the upper radiator hose (1) onto the thermostat housing.
- Connect the left variable valve timing solenoids wire harness connectors (2).
- Secure the two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the left cylinder head cover.
- Connect the A/C compressor wire harness connector (1) and secure the wire harness retainer (2) to the A/C compressor discharge line.
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION
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- Connect the fuel supply hose (1) to the underbody fuel tube (2).
- Connect the fresh air makeup hose (2) to the rear of the intake manifold (1).
- Connect the right Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) wire harness connector (6).
- Secure the main wire harness retainer to the right cylinder head cover mounting stud.
- Connect the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) wire harness connector (5).
- Connect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor wire harness connector (4).
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (3).
- Install the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose onto the PCV valve (1) and 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).
- Install the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION
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- Install the strut tower support (6).
- Install the cowl panel cover. 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 R-1234YF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE
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- Position the engine cover (1) and secure the retaining grommets onto the ball studs.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- 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.