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Section 12 (3.6L Engine (Service Information)): Installation

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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.

NOTE:

If installing a replacement engine, transfer any necessary components such as engine mount brackets, block heater, accessories, and wiring harness to the replacement engine.

  1. If required, remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, UPPER, REMOVAL  .
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  2. Install the Left Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #2028020090, Lift Bracket, Engine-Left) on the LH cylinder head with the bolts (1) provided with the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  3. Install the Right Side Engine Lifting Bracket (special tool #2028010090, Lift Bracket, Engine-Right) on the RH cylinder head with the bolts (1) from the Engine Lifting Bracket. Tighten the bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  4. Position a commercially available load-leveling lifting sling (2), between the engine lifting brackets (1) and an engine hoist (3).
  5. Position the engine in the vehicle while aligning the two locator dowels into the transmission housing.
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  6. Align the tab on the isolators with the notch in the engine mount brackets and lower the engine so the weight is resting on the isolators.
  7. Install the left engine mount nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  8. Install the right engine mount nut (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Remove the load-leveling lifting sling and lift brackets.
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  10. Install four transmission to engine oil pan bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  11. Install two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.
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  12. Install the four upper transmission to engine bolts (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  13. Install the side engine to transmission bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  14. Rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction and install the six torque converter bolts (1) through the starter mounting and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  15. Install the torque converter dust shield (1) with the bolt and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  16. Connect the power cord to the engine block heater (if equipped).
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  17. Install the oxygen sensor wire harness bracket (1) and position the harness with the engine.
  18. Connect the wire harness connector to the coolant shut off valve (2).
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  19. Engage the wire harness retainers onto the transmission (2).
  20. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the transmission.
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  21. Install the transmission cooler line fastener to the transmission (1) and engage the retainer (2) to the upper oil pan flange.
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  22. Install the bolts (1) and the engine mount heat shield onto the right engine mount then tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  23. Install the ground strap to the right engine mount bracket.
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  24. Install the bolts (1) and the engine mount heat shield onto the left engine mount then tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  25. Install the starter. Refer to STARTER, INSTALLATION .
  26. If equipped with AWD, install the front axle. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  27. Install both left and right catalytic converters. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION .
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  28. Position the wire harness and engage the wire harness retaining clips (2).
  29. Connect the positive (1) starter and alternator cable.
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  30. Position the wire harness just below the PCM, on the right side frame rail and engage the wire harness retaining clips (2).
  31. Install the ground cable nut (3) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  32. Connect the wire harness connector (1).
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  33. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
  34. Engage the wire harness retaining clips (2).
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  35. Install the oil level indicator (1).
  36. Install the cooling fan module. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
  37. Install the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
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  38. Remove the coolant bottle inlet hose (1).
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  39. Install the lower radiator hose (1) to the engine coolant pump housing.
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  40. Install the upper radiator hose (1) to the engine thermostat housing.
    GC0173792Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  41. Install the heater inlet hose onto the coolant crossover (1) and position the heater inlet tube assembly (2).
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  42. Connect the return hose to the engine oil cooler and position the tube assembly to the engine.
  43. Install the engine block retaining bolt (2) and cylinder head retaining bolt (3) then tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  44. Install the heater core return hose to the water pump bypass (1).
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  45. Connect the fuel supply quick connect hose to the fuel rail. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  46. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, INSTALLATION .
  47. Install the electric vacuum pump and mounting bracket. Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, INSTALLATION .
  48. Install the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler. Refer to COOLER, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), INSTALLATION .
  49. Install the upper intake manifold and insulator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, UPPER, INSTALLATION  .
  50. Install the resonator and the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION  .
  51. If equipped, install the transfer case skid plate, the transmission skid plate, the front suspension skid plate and the front skid plate. Refer to UNDER BODY PROTECTION .
  52. Install the cowl extension panel. Refer to SILENCER, COWL EXTENSION, INSTALLATION .
  53. If removed, install the oil filter and fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE  .
  54. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  55. Install the hood. Refer to HOOD, INSTALLATION .
  56. Connect the negative battery cable.
  57. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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.

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