Section 26 (3.6L Engine (Service Information)): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 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.
- If required, transfer the necessary components onto the replacement engine.
- If required, remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to
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 torque specification. 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 torque specification. 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 engine wire harness to be installed with the engine.NOTE:
Left engine mount shown, 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 torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Position the electric vacuum pump (3), install the two transmission to engine retaining bolts (2) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- 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.
- Connect the battery positive harness to the fuse panel.
- Secure the ground wire to the right front strut tower.
- Connect the purge valve wire harness connector.
- Connect the engine wire harness to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), INSTALLATION .
- Connect the transmission vent hose to the left cylinder head cover.
- 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 torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- 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 torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the torque converter dust shield (3) and tighten the bolt (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Secure the ground wire to the left engine mount.
- Position and secure the transmission wire harness to the transmission.
- If equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), connect the transfer case wire harness to the transfer case.
- 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 torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Install the transmission cooling lines (2) and tighten the bolt (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the power cord to the engine block heater (if equipped).
- If equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), install both front halfshaft assemblies. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- If equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD), install the front driveshaft. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION
.
- Install the belly pan and the retainers (1).
- Install the upper intake manifold and insulator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION
.
- Install the heater core return tube (1) and tighten the nut (2) to the proper torque 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 torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Install the lower heater core return hose (1) onto the water pump.
- Install the lower radiator hose (2) onto the water pump.
- Install the upper radiator hose (1) onto the thermostat housing.
- Install the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION
.
- Connect the fuel supply hose (1) to the underbody fuel tube (2).
- Install the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to INSTALLATION
.
- 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
.
- 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.