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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
expand_more3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11)
Lower section of intake manifold 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Upper section of intake manifold 8.85 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 39.83 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 39.83 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 39.83 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
All other modifications 25.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
expand_more2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11)
M10 36.88 lbf⋅ft
M8 19.18 lbf⋅ft
3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 19.18 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
All other modifications 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGenerator bracket
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreServo steering pump
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Vacuum pump 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreExhaust recirculation pipe
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe
3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHigh-pressure line
On high-pressure pump 24.34 lbf⋅ft
On rail 19.91 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump 10.33 lbf⋅ft
High-pressure pump pulley 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection hoses
On injector 24.34 lbf⋅ft
On rail 19.91 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
First stage 5.16 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 180°
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbo charger
expand_moreOn exhaust manifold
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreTurbocharger bracket
At the turbocharger 5.9 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
expand_moreAt the turbocharger
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.
expand_moreAll other modifications
Cap 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_more3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11)
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11).
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11).
First stage 44.99 lbf⋅ft
See figure 1.
Second stage 64.91 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 64.91 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
expand_more5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12)
expand_moreM12
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12), M12.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12), M12.
First stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
See figure 2.
Third stage 39.83 lbf⋅ft
Fifth stage 90°
expand_moreM8
Second stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Control tensioner
Sixth stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews 1 – 8
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 8.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 8.
First stage 35.4 lbf⋅ft
See figure 3.
Second stage 55.32 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 55.32 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 9 – 11
Fifth stage 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Cylinder head screws shank length (maximum) 8.15 in
Cylinder head screws shank length (new) 8.07 in
expand_moreRocker bridge
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Rocker bridge.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Rocker bridge.
3.5 AWD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 249 HP engine (2004.9–2010.12) 22.86 lbf⋅ft
See figure 4.
3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 22.86 lbf⋅ft
See figure 4.
All other modifications 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.
expand_moreValve cover
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 5.9 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 5.9 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 5.9 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_more5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12)
First stage 15.49 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 125.39 lbf⋅ft
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 125.39 lbf⋅ft
3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 70.07 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 129.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive plate
All other modifications 70.07 lbf⋅ft
Use screw-locking compound.
Engine block closure screws 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_more5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12)
expand_moreM12
First stage 19.91 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
Second stage 90°
M8 22.86 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews 1 – 8
Figure 5. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 8.
Figure 5. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 8.
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
See figure 5.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 17 – 24
Figure 6. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 17 – 24.
Figure 6. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 17 – 24.
Fifth stage 20.65 lbf⋅ft
See figure 6.
expand_moreScrews 9 – 16
Figure 7. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 9 – 16.
Figure 7. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 9 – 16.
Third stage 19.91 lbf⋅ft
See figure 7.
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreEngine control
Camshaft timing chain slip rail 12.54 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
expand_more3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11)
First stage 75.23 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 90°
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 89.98 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 89.98 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 89.98 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive chain guide rail
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 8.11 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain tensioning rail 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Control drive timing chain slip rail 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Drive belt tensioner device 44.99 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTiming case cover
expand_more2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11)
M10 39.83 lbf⋅ft
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard
M10 39.83 lbf⋅ft
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 44.99 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
All other modifications 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Oil filter 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil filter housing
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Tighten cross-wise.
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Tighten cross-wise.
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
Tighten cross-wise.
expand_moreAll other modifications
Oil pump cover 8.85 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
expand_more3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11)
At the gearbox 40.57 lbf⋅ft
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_more5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12)
M10 39.83 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM6
Figure 8. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, 5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12), M6.
Figure 8. Engine lubrication, Oil sump, 5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12), M6.
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
See figure 8.
Second stage 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 6.64 lbf⋅ft
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 6.64 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Glow plugs 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 30.24 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 30.24 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 30.24 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
On the engine block 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_more5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12)
At the subframe 70.07 lbf⋅ft
On engine bracket 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the subframe 55.32 lbf⋅ft
On engine bracket 55.32 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
On chassis 136.45 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
All other modifications 25.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket
On chassis 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDiesel particulate filter
Clamps 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_more3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11)
New component 28.76 lbf⋅ft
Reassembly 16.96 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 16.96 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 8.85 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
2.7 with gasoline V6 2.7 L 190 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 44.99 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
expand_moreAll other modifications
On chassis 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe rear
All other modifications 34.67 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
3.5 with gasoline V6 3.5 L 245 HP engine (2004.9–2012.11) 20.65 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 12.54 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 12.54 lbf⋅ft
5.7 with gasoline V8 5.7 L 335 HP engine (2004.9–2008.12) 12.54 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
Starter 39.83 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Chrysler 300C user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Chrysler warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Chrysler 300C service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2004 Chrysler 300C you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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