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Section 5 (3.7L Engine (Service Information)): Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: STARTER MOTOR - 3.7L
GC0086009Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Position the engine in the vehicle.
  2. Install both left and right side engine mounts onto engine.
  3. Raise the vehicle.
  4. Install the transmission bellhousing to engine mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
  5. Tighten the engine mount thru bolts.
  6. Install the torque convertor bolts.
  7. Connect the ground straps on the left and right side of the engine.
  8. Install the starter (2). Refer to Electrical - Engine Systems/Starting/STARTER - Installation
    Fig 2: Structural Cover
    GC0086010Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - BOLT
    2 - BOLT
    3 - BOLT
  9. Install the engine block heater power cable, if equipped.
    CAUTION: The structural cover requires a specific torque sequence. Failure to follow this sequence may cause severe damage to the cover.
  10. Install the structural cover, and torque bolts (1). See Engine/Engine Block/COVER, Structural Dust - Installation .
    NOTE: New clamps must be used on exhaust manifold flanges. Failure to use new clamps may result in exhaust leaks.
  11. Install the left and right exhaust pipes.
  12. Connect the left and right oxygen sensors.
  13. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 3: Body Ground Strap-Left Side Removal / Installation
    GC0086011Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - NUT
    2 - GROUND STRAP
    3 - BRAKE BOOSTER
  14. Connect the engine to body ground straps at the cowl.
  15. Remove the engine lift plate.
  16. Connect the knock sensors.
    Fig 4: 3.7L INTAKE TORQUE SEQUENCE
    GC0082831Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Install the intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Installation .
  18. Install the engine oil dipstick tube.
  19. Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.
  20. Install the breather hoses.
  21. Install the PCV hose.
  22. Install the fuel rail.
  23. Install the coil over plugs.
    Fig 5: Crankshaft Position Sensor
    GC0086012Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
    2 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
    3 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
    4 - RIGHT SIDE CYLINDER BLOCK
  24. Connect the engine wiring harness at the following points:
    Fig 6: REMOVE / INSTALL GENERATOR - 3.7L / 4.7L
    GC0086013Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - LOWER BOLTS
    2 - REAR BOLT
    3 - GENERATOR
    • Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
    • Fuel Injectors
    • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
    • Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
    • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
    • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
    • Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
    • Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    • Coil Over Plugs
    • Crankshaft Position Sensor (2)
  25. Connect lower radiator hose.
  26. Connect upper radiator hose.
  27. Connect throttle and speed control cables.
  28. Install the heater hose assembly.
  29. Install coolant recovery bottle.
  30. Install the power steering pump.
  31. Install the generator (3). Refer to Electrical - Engine Systems/Charging/GENERATOR - Installation .
    Fig 7: A/C Compressor R and I
    GC0086014Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  32. Install the A/C compressor (2).
  33. Install the drive belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Installation
  34. Install the fan shroud with the electric fan assembly. Refer to Cooling/Engine/FAN, Cooling - Installation
  35. Install the radiator core support bracket.
  36. Install the air cleaner assembly.
  37. Refill the engine cooling system.
  38. Install the hood.
  39. Check and fill engine oil.
  40. Connect the battery negative cable.
  41. Start the engine and check for leaks.
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