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2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING

3.5L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor473 Torque5976 Fluid6 DTC718 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls5

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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Torque Specs

for 2003 Chrysler Sebring 3.5L V6 · FWD

Units

17 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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