3.6L V6 Engine Complete Assembly for 2015-2017 Chrysler 200

A quick look at your own vehicle makes sure the right engine shows up:

• Verify the 8th digit of the VIN is 'G'.
• Confirm whether the vehicle is Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD) to transfer the correct oil pan and brackets.
• Inspect the oil filter cap design to ensure it matches the 2015-2017 style (no spring-loaded nipple on the filter itself).

What the install really takes — plan and budget with confidence:

Special tools this job needs:

• Heavy-duty engine hoist/crane and load leveler
• Engine support bar
• Professional OBD-II scan tool with J2534 pass-through capability (e.g., Chrysler wiTECH system)
• Timing tool kit (Mopar 10200, 10202, 10369A, or Miller tool 8514)
• Angle gauge for torque-to-yield bolts

Budget for these consumables at install:

• Engine Oil: 5.9 quarts of SAE 5W-20 full synthetic engine oil and new cartridge-style filter
• Coolant: Mopar-approved OAT (Organic Additive Technology) purple coolant (MS-12106) mixed 50/50 with distilled water
• Spark Plugs: 6 new OE-spec iridium spark plugs
• Gaskets: Upper and lower intake manifold plenum gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, thermostat housing gasket, and oil filter adapter gaskets
• Bolts: New torque-to-yield (TTY) harmonic balancer, flexplate-to-crankshaft, and cylinder head bolts (if heads are removed)

What your vehicle’s computers will need after the swap:

What’s involved: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Relearn, clearing of PCM adaptive values, and PCM VIN/immobilizer (SKIM/WIN) re-marriage.

A dealer-level scan tool (such as Chrysler's OEM wiTECH system) or equivalent advanced aftermarket tool is required to perform the CKP relearn, VIN programming, and immobilizer functions. Simply swapping the donor PCM is not an option as it is coded to the donor vehicle.

Pro tips for a smooth first start-up — hand them to whoever does the install:

• The 'Pentastar Tick': Premature rocker arm needle bearing failure can grind down camshaft lobes. Inspect all 24 rocker arms and camshafts before installation.
• Plastic Oil Filter Adapter / Cooler (OFA): Highly prone to warping and cracking. Replace gaskets or upgrade to an all-metal aftermarket aluminum housing (e.g., Dorman) before installing.
• Torque-to-Yield (TTY) Bolts: Harmonic balancer, flexplate, and cylinder head bolts are single-use and must be replaced.
• AWD Transfer Case (PTU): For AWD models, clean and grease the PTU and intermediate shaft splines with high-pressure lubricant before mating.
• PCM/Immobilizer Lockout: If the PCM is not correctly programmed to the vehicle's VIN and security system, the engine will start and immediately stall.
• Engine Mounts: Fluid-filled mounts are prone to wear; inspect and replace them while the engine is out.

Easy to get right once you know them:

• Reusing the old plastic oil filter adapter housing or its brittle gaskets instead of upgrading to an aluminum unit.
• Overtightening the plastic oil filter cap beyond the low torque spec of 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), which cracks the housing.
• Mixing coolants by topping off the OAT system with generic green or HOAT coolant, causing the mixture to gel and clog the cooling system.
• Skipping the rocker arm and camshaft inspection before dropping the engine in.
• Assuming all 'VIN G' 3.6L Pentastar engines are interchangeable, and buying a cheaper unit from a RWD Jeep or Ram that will not fit the FWD Chrysler 200.

Not issues with the units on this page — the manufacturer documented these for every engine of this family, wherever you buy one. Handy for your installer: