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Engine Assembly

Fig 1: Engine Lift 8342
GC0015229Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Attach special tool #8342A engine lifting fixture (1).
    • Attach special tool #8342A to the front of the left cylinder head (2).
    • Attach special tool #8342A to the rear of the right cylinder head (3).
  2. Lower engine into engine compartment.
  3. Remove special tool #8342A (1).
    CAUTION: Do not tighten the transmission case to engine block bolts until all bolts have been hand started, and the two mating surfaces are completely joined together, as damage to cylinder block or transmission could occur.
  4. Install bell housing to cylinder block bolts and tighten to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
  5. Install EGR valve and tube assembly. Refer to EGR - 2.7L .
    Fig 2: Injector Connectors
    GC0015235Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Connect coil, injector (2), capacitor, and knock sensor connectors.
  7. Connect the fuel line (1).
  8. Install upper intake manifold. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 3: Purge/Intake
    GC0015228Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Install purge solenoid (5).
  10. Connect all ground straps.
  11. Connect all vacuum lines and electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Locating Structural Collar Bolts
    GC0015227Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Raise vehicle.
  13. Align flexplate and torque converter.
    NOTE: Make sure all four bolts are installed finger tight before torquing bolts.
  14. Tighten torque converter bolts to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
  15. Using a block of wood and a suitable lifting device under the oil pan, raise the engine.
  16. Install the structural collar (3) and position in place.
    NOTE: Make sure that structural collar (3) is flush with the oil pan (1) and the transmission bell housing.
  17. Finger tighten all bolts (2) & (4).
  18. Tighten the structural collar to oil pan bolts (2) to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  19. Tighten structural collar to transmission bolts (4) to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt
    GC0015230Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  20. Install the power steering pump (3).
  21. Install the A/C compressor (4). Refer to 2.7L ENGINE .
    Fig 6: Locating Oil Pressure Switch
    GC0015225Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  22. Install the crankshaft position sensor and connect electrical connector. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  23. Connect oil pressure sensor (1) electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Steering Shaft
    GC0015223Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  24. Install starter (2), tighten bolts to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.)
  25. Connect electrical connectors at starter.
    Fig 8: Coolant Pipe
    GC0015224Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  26. Connect the coolant pipe (1) to coolant hose.
  27. Connect the exhaust pipes to the manifolds.
  28. Connect the down stream oxygen sensor connectors.
  29. Connect A/C compressor electrical connectors.
    Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Bolts, Drain Plug And Filter
    GC0015226Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  30. Install new oil filter (3).
    Fig 10: Lower Splash Shield
    GC0015233Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  31. Install lower splash shield (2) and tighten retaining bolts (1).
  32. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 11: Identifying Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt
    GC0015230Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  33. Install power steering pump (3). Refer to PUMP - POWER STEERING - 2.7L/3.5L .
  34. Connect lines to power steering pump (3).
  35. Install accessory drive belt (5). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 12: Air Cleaner Housing
    GC0015232Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  36. Install air cleaner housing assembly (3). See INSTALLATION .
  37. Connect intake air temperature sensor connector.
    Fig 13: Locating Battery
    GC0015222Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  38. Connect negative battery (1) cable.
    Fig 14: Air Cleaner Housing
    GC0015232Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  39. Fill coolant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  40. Fill engine with correct grade of oil (5).
  41. Install strut tower support (2).
  42. Install cowl screen (1).
  43. Install wiper arms. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  44. Install the hood.
    Fig 15: Identifying Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt
    GC0015230Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  45. Fill and bleed power steering system.
  46. Evacuate and charge A/C system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  47. Start engine and check for leaks.
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