Ignition Control: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The ignition systems used on both 3.7L and 4.7L engines are basically identical.
The 4.7L V-8 engine does not use a conventional distributor and has 8 separate coils. The 3.7L V-6 engine does not use a conventional distributor and has 6 separate coils.