Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1261

9 - 12 ENGINE - 3.7L
ENGINE - 3.7L (Continued)
(17) Connect the engine to body ground straps at
the left side of the cowl.
(18) Install the intake manifold.
(19) Install the engine oil dipstick tube.
(20) Install the power brake booster vacuum hose.
(21) Install the breather hoses.
(22) Install the PCV hose.
(23) Install the fuel rail.
(24) Install the coil over plugs.
(25) Connect the engine wiring harness at the fol-
lowing points:
• Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
• Fuel Injectors
• Throttle Position (TPS) Switch
• Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
• Engine Oil Pressure Switch
• Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
• Manifold Absolute Pressure MAP) Sensor
• Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
• Coil Over Plugs
• Crankshaft Position Sensor
(26) Reinstall the radiator/cooling module assem-
bly.
(27) Connect lower radiator hose.
(28) Connect upper radiator hose.
(29) Connect throttle and speed control cables.
(30) Install the heater hose assembly.
(31) Install coolant recovery bottle.
(32) Install the power steering pump.
(33) Install the generator.
(34) Install the A/C compressor.
(35) Install the drive belt.
(36) Install the fan shroud with the viscous fan
assembly.
(37) Install the radiator core support bracket.
(38) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(39) Refill the engine cooling system.
(40) Recharge the air conditioning.
(41) Install the hood.
(42) Check and fill engine oil.
(43) Connect the battery negative cable.
(44) Start the engine and check for leaks.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS – 3.7L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION
Engine Type
Displacement
Bore
Stroke
Compression Ratio
Horsepower
Torque
Lead Cylinder
Firing Order
CYLINDER BLOCK
Cylinder Block
Bore Diameter
Out of Round (MAX)
Taper (MAX)
Material
Diameter
Weight
Ring Groove Diameter
No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
PISTON PINS
Type
Clearance In Piston
Diameter
PISTON RINGS
Ring Gap
Top Compression Ring
SPECIFICATION
90° SOHC V-6 12-Valve
3.7 Liters / 3700 cc
226 ( Cubic Inches)
93.0 mm (3.66 in.)
90.8 mm (3.40 in.)
9.1:1
210 BHP @ 5200 RPM
225 LB-FT @ 4200 RPM
#1 Left Bank
1-6-5-4-3-2
Cast Iron
93.0 ± .0075 mm
(3.6619 ± 0.0003 in.)
0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
PISTONS
Aluminum Alloy
92.975 mm (3.6605 in.)
367.5 grams (12.96 oz)
83.73 - 83.13 mm
(3.296 - 3.273 in.)
82.833 - 83.033 mm
(3.261 - 3.310 in.)
83.88 - 84.08 mm
(3.302 - 3.310 in.)
Floating
0.006 - 0.015 mm
(0.0002 - 0.0005 in.)
24.017 - 24.020 mm
(0.9455 - 0.9456 in.)
0.20 - 0.36 mm
(0.0079 - 0.0142 in.)
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