Section 19 (3.7L Engine (Service Information)): Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the engine in the vehicle.
- Install both left and right side engine mounts onto engine.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the transmission bellhousing to engine mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the engine mount thru bolts.
- Install the torque convertor bolts.
- Connect the ground straps on the left (2) and right (3) side of the engine. Refer to Fig 1 and Fig 2.
- Install the starter (4). Refer to Fig 3.
- Connect the crankshaft position sensor.
- Install the engine block heater power cable, if equipped.
CAUTION:
The structural cover requires a specific torque sequence. Failure to follow this sequence may cause severe damage to the cover.
- Install the structural cover. Refer to Fig 4.NOTE:
New clamps must be used on exhaust manifold flanges. Failure to use new clamps may result in exhaust leaks.
- Install the left and right exhaust pipes.
- Connect the left and right oxygen sensors.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove the engine lift plate.
- Connect the knock sensors.
- Connect the engine to body ground straps at the left side of the cowl.
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Fig 5.
- Install the engine oil dipstick tube.
- Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.
- Install the breather hoses.
- Install the PCV hose.
- Install the fuel rail.
- Install the coil over plugs.
- Connect the engine wiring harness at the following points: Refer to Fig 6.
- Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor (4)
- Fuel Injectors
- Throttle Position (TPS) Switch (2)
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor (3)
- Engine Oil Pressure Switch
- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
- Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
- Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
- Coil Over Plugs
- Crankshaft Position Sensor
- Reinstall the radiator/cooling module assembly.
- Connect lower radiator hose.
- Connect upper radiator hose.
- Connect throttle and speed control cables.
- Install the heater hose assembly.
- Install coolant recovery bottle.
- Install the power steering pump.
- Install the generator (3). Refer to Fig 7.
- Install the A/C compressor (2). Refer to Fig 8.
- Install the drive belt.
- Install the fan shroud with the viscous fan assembly.
- Install the radiator core support bracket.
- Install the air cleaner assembly.
- Refill the engine cooling system.
- Recharge the air conditioning.
- Check and fill engine oil.
- Connect the battery negative cable.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.