Section 770 (3.6L Engine (Service Information) 1500): Description: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

If the engine has experienced a catastrophic failure, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MUST BE REPLACED!

Fig 1: 3.6L (219.7 CID) Flexible Fuel V-6 Engine

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:

Grand Cherokee (WK) engine shown in illustration, Wrangler (JK) and RAM 1500 (DS) engine similar.

The 3.6 liter (219.7 CID) flexible fuel V-6 engine features Variable Valve Timing (VVT), Dual Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) and a high-pressure die-cast aluminum cylinder block with steel liners in a 60° configuration. The 3.6 liter engine has a chain driven variable discharge oil pump with a two-stage pressure regulator for improved fuel economy. The exhaust manifolds are integrated into the cylinder heads for reduced weight. The cylinders are numbered from front to rear. The right bank is numbered 1, 3, 5 and the left bank is numbered 2, 4, 6. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. The engine serial number is located on the left side of the cylinder block at the transmission flange.