Target Audience:
Full-size sedan buyers seeking roomy five-passenger transport with V6 power at a mainstream price
Competitive Analysis:
Cab-forward design gave class-leading interior room versus Taurus and Impala
Key Advantage:
Spacious cabin, aerodynamic styling, and wide range of V6 engine choices
Design:
Second-generation LH body with cab-forward architecture
Engines:
2.7L DOHC, 3.2L, and 3.5L SOHC V6 options
Suspension:
Four-wheel independent suspension with front and rear anti-roll bars
Engine:
2.7L DOHC and 3.2L/3.5L SOHC V6 mechanical, lubrication, and cooling systems
Fuel and Emissions:
Multi-port fuel injection, exhaust, and emission control systems
Transmission:
Automatic transaxle removal, overhaul, and adjustment
Suspension and Steering:
Front and rear suspension, wheel alignment, power steering
Brakes:
Hydraulic system, disc brakes, parking brake, ABS
Electrical:
Wiring diagrams, starting, charging, lighting, gauges
Heating and A/C:
HVAC system diagnosis, refrigerant service, blower and control circuits
Body:
Doors, windows, trim, seats, mirrors, interior components
Diagnostics:
Symptom-based troubleshooting, on-board diagnostic testing, trouble code retrieval
Repair:
Step-by-step removal, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly procedures
Adjustments:
Belt tension, valve clearances, alignment specs, transaxle linkages
Torque Specifications:
Fastener torque values throughout all procedures
Special Tools:
Required special tools identified for each procedure
Wiring Diagrams:
Full schematics for all electrical circuits
Exploded Views:
Detailed illustrations for component identification
Skill Level:
Suitable for professional technicians and experienced DIY owners
Fluid Capacities:
Oil, coolant, transmission, and refrigerant capacity charts
Part Reference:
Component names and specifications to assist in ordering replacement parts
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine:
2.7L DOHC 24-valve V6
Optional Engines:
3.2L SOHC V6 (1999-2000), 3.5L SOHC V6 (2001)
Fuel System:
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Fuel Requirement:
Regular unleaded (87 octane)
Aspiration:
Naturally aspirated
Cooling:
Liquid-cooled with electric radiator fan
Standard Transmission:
4-speed automatic transaxle
Optional Transmission:
AutoStick driver-selectable automatic (with 3.2L/3.5L engines)
Features:
Electronically controlled shifting, overdrive fourth gear
Manual Transmission:
N/A - not offered on this model
Crash Test Information:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard compliance for model years 1999-2001
NHTSA Rating:
N/A - not specified in this manual
ABS:
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (optional)
Traction Control:
Available with 3.2L/3.5L engines
Airbags:
Dual front airbags
Seat Belts:
Three-point belts at outboard seating positions
Oil Change:
Per factory maintenance schedule in manual (severe/normal service)
Spark Plugs:
Per scheduled maintenance intervals in manual
Coolant:
Per factory scheduled service intervals
Engine Oil:
API-rated oil per factory viscosity recommendation
Transaxle Fluid:
Mopar ATF+3 (Type 7176) automatic transmission fluid
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors
2.7L Engine:
Oil sludge buildup and timing chain wear are common concerns; frequent oil changes strongly advised
Common Wear Items:
Front control arm bushings, window regulators, and intake manifold gaskets
A/C System:
Refrigerant leaks from evaporator and line fittings
Manufacturer:
DaimlerChrysler (Dodge division)
Platform:
Chrysler LH platform, second generation
Model Evolution:
Introduced 1993 on first-generation LH platform; fully redesigned for 1998 with cab-forward styling; 1999-2001 represent the second-generation run
2001 Changes:
3.2L V6 replaced by 3.5L V6
Production Location:
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
