Chrysler Repair: 2007 Chrysler 300M, torque sequence, chrysler 300m


Question
What is the torque and torque sequence on the oil pan of a 2007 Chrysler 300M with a 3.5L engine.

Answer
NOTE:  Assure that the rear face of the oil pan is flush to the transmission bell housing when installing the oil pan.  
5. Pre-torque the horizontal rear oil pan to transmission bolts to 1.4 N·m (12 in. lbs.).
6. First tighten the M8 (1) oil pan alignment bolt to 28N·m (250 lbs. in.), then tighten bolt (2) to 28N·m (250 lbs. in.).
7. Tighten the remaining M8 bolts and M8 nuts to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.), and the M6 bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.) .
8. Tighten the four M10 oil pan to transmission bolts to 55 N·m (40 ft.lbs.).
9. Lower the engine and remove the lifting fixture. Tighten the engine mount to cradle fasteners to 75 N·m (55 lbs. ft.).