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Common Specs & Procedures Index

CHALLENGER COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
  Service A/C SYSTEM
  Torque TORQUE
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
  Front 157 ft. lbs. (213 N.m)
  Rear N/A
Battery SPECIFICATIONS
Brakes
  Bleeding Sequence Base Brakes: STANDARD PROCEDURE , Antilock Brakes: STANDARD PROCEDURE
  Disc Brakes
    Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
    Torque TORQUE
  Drum Brakes
    Service Specifications N/A
    Torque N/A
Charging
  Generator GENERATOR
  Torque TORQUE
Drive Belts
  Adjustment Serpentine belt used, not adjustable.
  Drive Belt Routing Refer to "Accessory Drive Belt Routing" figure under REMOVAL .
Engine Cooling
  General Service Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
  Radiator Cap Pressure 16-20 psi (110-138 kPa)
  Thermostat R & I THERMOSTAT
  Water Pump R & I PUMP, WATER
Engine Mechanical
  Compression Compression should not be less than 689 kPa (100 psi) and not vary more than 25 percent from cylinder to cylinder.
  Oil Pressure At Curb Idle Speed (MIN): 25 kPa (4 psi), @ 3000 RPM: 170 - 758 kPa (25 - 110 psi): CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO NOT run engine
  Overhaul SPECIFICATIONS
  Torque TORQUE
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque
  Flexplate to Crankshaft Bolts 70 ft. lbs. (90 N.m):
  Flywheel to Crankshaft Bolts 55 ft. lbs. (70 N.m)
Fuel System
  Pressure Specification 58 psi ± 5 psi (400 kPa ±34 kPa)
  Fuel Pressure Test Procedure Refer to CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM .
  Fuel Filter Location Fuel filter is part of fuel pump module.
  Fuel Filter R & I MODULE, FUEL PUMP
Ignition
  Firing Order & Cylinder Identification FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
  Ignition Wires (Resistance) Coil On Plug
  Ignition Wires (Routing) Coil On Plug
Spark Plug
  Type NGK: PLZTR5A-13
  Gap 0.051 in. (1.30 mm)
  Torque 13 ft. lbs. (17.5 N.m)
Starting
  Starter STARTER MOTOR
  Torque TORQUE
Wheel Alignment
  Adjustment Specifications SPECIFICATIONS
  Torque TORQUE
Wheel & Tire
  Wheel Lug Nut Torque 110 ft. lbs. (150 N.m)