Common Specs & Procedures
CHALLENGER COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | A/C SYSTEM | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| AWD | |||
| Front | 157 ft. lbs. (213 N.m) | ||
| Rear | 157 ft. lbs. (213 N.m) | ||
| RWD | |||
| Front | 184 ft. lbs. (250 N.m) | ||
| Rear | 170 ft. lbs. (230 N.m) | ||
| Battery | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | Except SRT8: BASE BRAKE BLEEDING , SRT8: BASE BRAKE BLEEDING - SRT8 or ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Torque | N/A | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | GENERATOR | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Serpentine belt used, not adjustable | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | Refer to appropriate "Accessory Drive Belt Routing" figure under REMOVAL . | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Needs to hold pressure of at least 16 psi (110 kPa) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | PUMP, WATER | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 3.6L | |||
| Compression | Compression should not be less than 689 kPa (100 psi) and not vary more than 25 percent from cylinder to cylinder. | ||
| Oil Pressure | Refer to OIL PRESSURE table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 5.7L | |||
| 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.): 4 psi (25 kPa), @ 3000 RPM: 25 - 110 psi (170 - 758 kPa): CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO NOT run engine. | ||
| Overhaul | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 6.2L | |||
| Compression | DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING | ||
| Oil pressure | At Curb Idle Speed (min.): 13 psi (90 kPa), @ 3000 RPM: 25 - 110 psi (170 - 758 kPa): CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO NOT run engine. | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 6.4L | |||
| 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.): 4 psi (25 kPa), @ 3000 RPM: 25 - 110 psi (170 - 758 kPa): CAUTION: If pressure is zero at curb idle, DO NOT run engine. | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 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 | 70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m) | ||
| Flywheel | 55 ft. lbs. (75 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 58 psi ± 5 psi (400 kPa ±34 kPa) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START) , or CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM (HARD START) - VARIABLE PRESSURE 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 | |||
| 3.6L | |||
| Type | N/A | ||
| Gap | .043 in. (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) | ||
| We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. | |||
| 5.7L | |||
| Type | N/A | ||
| Gap | .031 in. (.8 mm) | ||
| Torque | 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m) | ||
| We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. | |||
| 6.2L | |||
| Type | N/A | ||
| Gap | .043 in. (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m) | ||
| We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. | |||
| 6.4L | |||
| Type | N/A | ||
| Gap | .043 in. (1.10 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m): Torque critical tapered design. Do not exceed 15 ft. lbs. (21 N.m) | ||
| We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs. | |||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER MOTOR | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | Front: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ; Rear: TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | |||
| Base | 130 ft. lbs. (176 N.m) | ||
| SRT | 111 ft. lbs. (150 N.m) | ||