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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.
2003 Chrysler Intrepid (CANADA) V6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Oil Pan, Engine
Oil Pan
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Nuts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Install oil pan and fasteners (Fig. 91) using the following tightening sequence:
a. Install oil pan bolts and nuts finger tight only just tight enough to compress the gasket's rubber seal.
b. Install timing chain cover to pan bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
c. Tighten oil pan bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
d. Tighten oil pan nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
Install lower bolt attaching the A/C compressor to oil pan.
Tighten bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: The collar must be tighten using the following procedure, as damage to the collar or oil pan may occur.
Install structural collar (Fig. 90) using the following tightening sequence:
a. Install the vertical collar to oil pan bolts. Torque bolts initially to 1.1 Nm (10 in. lbs.).
b. Install the horizontal collar to transmission bolts and torque to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
c. Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque bolts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
Bolts 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
Nuts 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
Install oil pan and fasteners (Fig. 91) using the following tightening sequence:
a. Install oil pan bolts and nuts finger tight only just tight enough to compress the gasket's rubber seal.
b. Install timing chain cover to pan bolts and tighten to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
c. Tighten oil pan bolts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
d. Tighten oil pan nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
Install lower bolt attaching the A/C compressor to oil pan.
Tighten bolt to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: The collar must be tighten using the following procedure, as damage to the collar or oil pan may occur.
Install structural collar (Fig. 90) using the following tightening sequence:
a. Install the vertical collar to oil pan bolts. Torque bolts initially to 1.1 Nm (10 in. lbs.).
b. Install the horizontal collar to transmission bolts and torque to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
c. Starting with the center vertical bolts and working outward, final torque bolts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
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.