Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Intrepid (CANADA) V6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Camshaft, Engine
| Bearing | Journal Diameter | 0.9449-0.9441 Inch (in) |
| Clearance | 0.0020-0.0035 Inch (in) | |
| Clearance (Max.) | 0.0051 Inch (in) | |
| Camshaft | End Play | 0.0051-0.0110 Inch (in) |
| Valve Timing Intake | Opens | 2 Degrees After Top Dead Center (deg ATDC) |
| Closes | 44 Degrees After Bottom Dead Center (deg ABDC) | |
| Duration | 222 Degrees (deg) | |
| Valve Timing Exhaust | opens | 36 Degrees Before Bottom Dead Center (deg BBDC) |
| Closes | 4 Degrees After Top Dead Center (deg ATDC) | |
| Duration | 220 Degrees (deg) | |
| Valve Lift Zore Lash | Intake | 0.3543 Inch (in) |
| Exhaust | 0.3150 Inch (in) | |
| Camshaft Bearing | Cap-Bolts | 105 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) |
| Chain Tensioner | Secondary-Bolt | 105 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) |
| Camshaft Sprocket | Bolt | 250 Inch Pound-Force (in.lb) |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.