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Dodge Chrysler Challenger Parts Catalog – The Only Factory Parts Breakdown You Need

If you have spent any time ordering parts for a Dodge Chrysler Challenger using aftermarket catalogs, you already know the pain. Part numbers that don’t cross, supersessions that aren’t documented, and illustrations that look like someone traced them from a fax. This Parts Catalog is the factory document. 242 pages of OEM numbers, VIN plate decoding, and exploded views that match what you actually see under the car. I have used these catalogs for years at my shop in San Antonio. You need the right part number once, not three guesses and a return label.

VIN Decoding: Why the First Page Saves You Days

Page 1 of this catalog covers the VIN plate decoding for the 2008 LC Challenger. That might sound trivial, but when you have a customer’s car with a swapped engine or a salvage-title build, you need to know exactly what country, assembly plant, series, body style, and engine the car left the factory with. The table here breaks down positions 1 through 17. For example, position 5 identifies the vehicle line: J = Challenger (RWD) (LHD). Position 8 tells you the engine code — W = 6.1L 8 CYL Gasoline. Without this page, you are ordering parts based on hope. Use it to filter the right part numbers from every group in the catalog.

Front Suspension Group: Part Numbers for Strut, Knuckle, and Cradle

Group 2 – Front Suspension is where you will spend most of your time if you are rebuilding a Challenger front end. The catalog opens with Figure 2-105 showing the entire Suspension, Front [RWD] assembly. Item 1 is the upper strut mount – part number 04895412AC. Item 9 is the knuckle: right side 05290539AB, left side 05290547AB. You also get the lower control arm (item 8, 68002123AA), the jounce bumper, coil spring isolators, and the axle hub nut (item 16, 06504007). Every fastener has a part number. This is not a generic drawing; these are the exact factory numbers you order from a dealer or cross-reference with aftermarket suppliers. Need the stabilizer bar? Figure 2-205 covers the Front Stabilizer Bar with its own parts list. The suspension section alone is worth the purchase if you are doing a coil-over conversion or replacing worn bushings.

Brakes, Cooling, and Electrical – 8 Groups of OEM References

The catalog organizes parts into numbered groups. Group 5 – Brakes covers everything from the front disc brakes (Fig. 5-105) to the park brake lever and rear disc park brake assembly (Fig. 5-725). You get the master cylinder, power brake booster, and HCU with tube routing diagrams. Group 7 – Cooling gives you the radiator and related parts for gas engines, water pump, thermostat, coolant recovery bottle, pulleys, and serpentine belts. Even the transmission oil cooler and lines are here. Group 8 – Electrical is a monster section. It lists starters, alternators, wiper/washer systems, modules (engine compartment, instrument panel, overhead, body, lighting, brakes, suspension, steering), power distribution centers, sensors (gas engine, oxygen, brakes, suspension, steering), switches, horns, battery tray and cables, interior/exterior lamps, and complete wiring harness sections. If you need a part number for a module or a harness connector, it is in these pages.

Rear Drive Line and Differential – Group 0035ZV

Group 0035ZV covers the Rear Wheel Drive, Differential and Drive Line. This section includes the drive shaft (Fig. 0035ZV-601), rear axle assembly (Fig. 0035ZV-710), housing and vent (Fig. 0035ZV-805), and rear axle shafts (Fig. 0035ZV-910). The part numbers here are specific to the Challenger’s RWD configuration. If you are replacing a differential carrier or axle bearings, you need these numbers to order the correct side and ratio.

Relation to Other Manuals on the Site

If you are also working on older equipment, check out the Massey-Harris-Ferguson FF 30 GS 1957 Parts Catalog | OEM Fastener Guide for tractor fasteners. For more modern shop tools, the Futura FC200-FC400 Parts Catalog – OEM Wear Parts Specs covers wear parts. And for agricultural use, the Longagribusiness 410 DTC, 450, 450 DTC, 470 DTC, 530 DTC 2002 Parts Catalog gives you OEM numbers for those models. These are all factory documents, not reprints.

Why Factory Documentation Beats Aftermarket Every Time

An aftermarket parts catalog might save you ten bucks, but it will cost you in wrong parts and lost time. This catalog is an original OEM print from DaimlerChrysler. Every part number, illustration, and sales code reference (like [BR3] for anti-lock brakes or [SDC] for touring suspension) came from the engineering department. You will not find a note that says “may fit” or “verify fitment”. You will find exact line, series, body, engine, and transmission codes required for each part. The VIN decoding ensures you start with the right base. I have seen too many DIYers order a lower control arm for the wrong engine option and discover the bushing diameter is off. That does not happen with this book.

FAQ

Does this catalog include torque specifications for assembly?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You need the factory service manual for torque specs and repair procedures. The parts catalog gives you the correct part numbers for bolts, nuts, and fasteners, but you must reference a service manual for installation torque.

Can I use this to identify parts for a 2009 Challenger?

Maybe. The catalog is specifically for the 2008 model year (LC platform). Some parts carry over, but you must verify using the VIN decoding and supersession notes. For 2009, you need the 2009 edition.

What is the difference between Sales Codes like [ES0] and [ZVF]?

Those codes identify suspension or option packages. For example, [ES0] is standard suspension, [ZVF] and [ZGF] are specific performance packages. The catalog lists each part under the applicable sales code. If your car has [ZGF], you order the part listed under that code.

How many pages cover the front suspension?

The front suspension group (Group 2) spans multiple figures, but the main assembly and stabilizer bar together cover about 6 pages. The entire catalog is 242 pages.

If you are ordering parts for a Challenger and you want to get the right number the first time, get this catalog. It is the same document the dealership parts counter uses. Stop cross-referencing forums and start using factory data. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep it on your tablet or printed at the bench. For more background on automotive parts numbering standards, see Automotive Industry Overview. And if you need help understanding battery part numbers, check this Automotive Battery guide.