Engine Block: Description

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The cylinder block is a 60 degree high-pressure die cast aluminum design with cast steel cylinder liners.

• The leading side of the block is on the right side and houses cylinders 1, 3 and 5.
• The cylinder block is an open deck design with cut slots between each cylinder.
• Two knock sensors are located in the block valley.
• The cylinder block has three sets of piston cooling jets which are attached to the main oil gallery.
• The four powdered metal main bearing caps are a cross-bolted design and have directional arrows molded into the caps.
• The number 2 main bearing is the location for the two piece upper half thrust bearings.
• The thrust bearings are installed with the oil groves facing outward.
• The main bearing caps are a six bolt design and cross-bolted for improved lower end strength.
• There are three oil drain back drillings located on each of the cylinder banks.