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.