Haynes Chrysler LH-Series Automotive Repair Manual 1563927322, 9781563927324

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by Eric Godfrey and John H Haynes Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers

Models covered: Chrysler LHS, Concorde, 300M and Dodge Intrepid 1998 through 2004

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Acknowledgements We are grateful to the Chrysler Corporation for assistance with technical information, wiring diagrams and certain illustrations. Technical writers who contributed to this project include Richard Thomas Smith, Jay Storer, Jeff Kibler and Bob Henderson. © Haynes North America, Inc. 1999, 2002, 2003, 2008 With permission from J.H. Haynes & Co. Ltd.

A book in the Haynes Automotive Repair Manual Series Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright holder.

ISBN 13 978-1-56392-732-4 ISBN 10 1-56392-732-2 Library of Congress Control Number 2008932298 While every attempt is made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, no liability can be accepted by the authors or publishers for loss,

damage or injury caused by any errors in, or omissions from, the information given. 08-320

Contents Introductory pages About this manual Introduction Vehicle identification numbers Buying parts Maintenance techniques, tools and working facilities Booster battery (jump) starting Jacking and towing Automotive chemicals and lubricants Conversion factors Safety first! Troubleshooting

0-5 0-5 0-6 0-8 0-8 0-14 0-15 0-16 0-17 0-18 0-19

Chapter 1 Tune-up and routine maintenance

Chapter 2

1-1

PartA

2.7L V6 engine

2A-1

Chapter 2 PartB 3.2L and 3.5L V6 engines

2B-1

Chapter 2

PartC

General engine overhaul procedures

Chapter 3

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2C-1

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Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems

3-1

Chapter 4 Fuel and exhaust systems

4-1

Chapter 5 Engine electrical systems

5-1

Chapter 6 Emissions and engine control systems

6-1

Chapter 7 Automatic transaxle

7-1

Chapter 8 Driveaxles

8-1

Chapter 9 Brakes

9-1

Chapter 10 Suspension and steering systems

10-1

Chapter 11 Body

11-1

Chapter 12 Chassis electrical system

12-1

Wiring diagrams

12-24

Index

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Haynes photographer, mechanic and author with 1999 Chrysler Concorde

About this manual Its purpose

costs. An added benefit is the sense of satis-

The purpose of this manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle. It can do so in several ways. It can help you decide what work must be done, even if you choose to have it done by a dealer service department or a repair shop; it provides information and procedures for routine maintenance and servicing; and it offers diagnostic and repair procedures to follow when trouble

faction and accomplishment that you feel after doing the job yourself.

occurs. We hope you use the manual to tackle the work yourself. For many simpler jobs, doing it yourself may be quicker than arranging an appointment to get the vehicle into a _ shop and making the trips to leave it and pick it up. More importantly, a lot of money can be saved by avoiding the expense the shop must pass on to you to cover its labor and overhead

Using the manual The manual is divided into Chapters. Each Chapter is divided into numbered Sections, which are headed in bold type between horizontal lines. Each Section consists of consecutively numbered paragraphs.

At the beginning of each numbered Section you will be referred to any illustrations which apply to the procedures in that Section. The reference numbers used in illustration captions pinpoint the pertinent Section and the Step within that Section. That is, illustration 3.2 means the illustration refers to Section 3 and Step (or paragraph) 2 within that

Procedures, once described in the text, are not normally repeated. When it’s necessary to refer to another Chapter, the reference will be given as Chapter and Section number. Cross references given without use of the word “Chapter” apply to Sections and/or paragraphs in the same Chapter. For example, “see Section 8” means in the same Chapter. References to the left or right side of the vehicle assume you are sitting in the driver's seat, facing forward. Even though we have prepared this manual with extreme care, neither the publisher nor the author can accept responsibility for any errors in, or omissions from, the information given.

Section.

NOTE A Note provides information necessary to properly complete a procedure or information which will make the procedure easier to understand.

CAUTION A Caution provides a special procedure or special steps which must be taken while completing the procedure where the Caution is found. Not heeding a Caution can result in damage to the assembly being worked on.

WARNING A Warning provides a special procedure or special steps which must be taken while completing the procedure where the Warning is found. Not heeding a Warning can result in personal injury.

Introduction to the Chrysler LHS, Concorde, 300M and Dodge Intrepid The second generation Chrysler LH is available in Chrysler LHS, Concorde and 300M as well as Dodge Intrepid models only in the four-door sedan body style. They feature longitudinally mounted V6 engines, equipped with electronic multi-port fuel injection. The engine drives the front wheels

through a four-speed automatic transaxle via independent driveaxles. The fully independent front suspension consists of coil spring/strut units, lower control arms with tension struts and a stabilizer bar. The independent rear suspension uses coil spring/strut units and spindle/hub units located

by trailing arms and lateral links. The power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering unit is mounted behind the engine. Front and

rear brakes

Power assist is standard.

are disc-type.

Vehicle identification numbers Vehicle identification numbers Modifications are a continuing and unpublicized process in vehicle manufacturing. Since spare parts manuals and lists are compiled on a numerical basis, the individual vehicle numbers are essential to. correctly identify the component required.

Vehicle Identification Number

VIN engine and model year codes Two particularly important pieces of information in the VIN are the engine code and the model year code. Counting from the left, the engine code letter designation is the 8th-digit and the model year code is the 10th digit.

On models covered by this manual the engine codes are:

(VIN)

(Oe areas ate 3.5L 24-valve SOHC NnocuiNe ese oeaa 3.2L 24-valve SOHC CR a RRR 3.5L 24-valve SOHC

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), which appears on the Vehicle Certificate of Title and Registration, is also embossed on a gray plate located on the upper left (driver’s side) corner of the dashboard, near the wind-

MA ee ed ers 3.5L RSE EES: 2.7L rae scrytee 2.7L LVpreIMac a 3.5L

shield (see illustration). The VIN tells you when and where a vehicle was manufactured, its country of origin, make, type, passenger safety system, line, series, body style, engine and assembly plant.

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