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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)