System Specifications

3.7L ENGINE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS






CYLINDER BLOCK






PISTONS






PISTON PINS






PISTON RINGS






CONNECTING RODS






CRANKSHAFT






MAIN BEARING CAP TORQUE AND SEQUENCE





Install the bedplate retaining bolts, making sure to place the stud bolts in the correct location, Torque the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
- Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
- Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.)
- Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°.
- Tighten bolts A - E 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.).

HARMONIC BALANCER TORQUE

Vibration damper bolt 175 Nm (130 ft. lbs.)

CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SELECTION

Service main bearings are available in four grades. The chart below identifies the four service grades available.