
VIN PLATE DECODING INFORMATION
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 thru 17
Country Make
Vehicle
Type
Other Line Series
Body
Style
Engine
Check
Digit
Model
Year
Assy.
Plant
Sequence No.
The following table interprets the VIN Plate position shown above.
Position Interpretation Codes = Description
1 Country of Origin 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation
2 Assembler B = Dodge
3 Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car
4 GVWR & Pass. Safety H = Restraint System Air Bags Front Next Generation Multi
Stage Sales Code CG1 With Side Air Bags Sales Code CGS
J = Restraint System Air Bags Front Next Generation Multi
Stage Sales Code CG1 Without Side Air Bags Sales Code
CGS
D = Restraint System Without Air Bags Sales Code CGJ
5 Vehicle Line 3 = Caliber (FWD) (RHD) BUX
B = Caliber (FWD) (LHD) U.S.,Canada, Mexico, BUX
E = Caliber (AWD) (LHD) U.S., Canada, Mexico
6 Series 2 = Caliber SE D-L-49 U.S., Canada, Mexico
2 = Caliber SE D-L-49 BUX Less Sales Code ABB
* = Caliber SE D-L-49 BUX With Sales Code ABB
2 = Caliber B-L-49 BUX Less Sales Code ABB
* = Caliber B-L-49 BUX With Sales Code ABB
4 = Caliber SXT D-H-49 U.S., Canada, Mexico
4 = Caliber SXT D-H-49 BUX Less Sales Code ABB
* = Caliber SXT D-H-49 BUX With Sales Code ABB
4 = Caliber SXT B-H-49 BUX Less Sales Code ABB
* = Caliber SXT B-H-49 BUX With Sales Code ABB
6 = Caliber SRT4 D-S-49 U.S., Canada, Mexico
6 = Caliber SRT4 D-S-49 BUX Less Sales Code ABB
* = Caliber SRT4 D-S-49 BUX With Sales Code ABB
6 = Caliber SRT4 B-S-49 BUX Less Sales Code ABB
* = Caliber SRT4 B-S-49 BUX With Sales Code ABB
7 = Caliber R/T D-X-49 U.S., Canada, Mexico
7 = Caliber R/T E-X-49 U.S., Canada, Mexico
7 Body Style 8 = 4DR Hatchback Body Style - 49
8 Engine K = 2.4L I4 CYL 16V Dual VVT Gasoline (ED3)
T = 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Diesel (ECE)
B = 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Dual VVT Gasoline (ECN)
A = 2.0L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Diesel (ECD)
C = 1.8L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Dual VVT Gasoline (EBA)
F = 2.4L I4 CYL 16V DOHC Turbo Gasoline (ED4)
9 Check Digit 0 = Check Digit
10 Model Year 8 = 2008 Model Year
11 Assembly Plant D = Belvidere
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence Model Year Assembly Sequence

Group - 2
Front Suspension
002-100
Front Suspension, Strut and
Cradle
002-200
Front Stabilizer Bar
Group - 2 Front Suspension
Illustration Title Group-Fig. No.
Front Suspension, Strut and Cradle
Suspension, Front ............................................................................................................................ Fig. 2 - 105
Front Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar, Front .......................................................................................................................... Fig. 2 - 205
2008 PM

Suspension, Front
Figure 2-105
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
QTY LINE SERIES BODY ENGINE TRANS TRIM DESCRIPTION
Suspension, Front
1 06508273AA 2 B, D, E 49 NUT AND WASHER, Hex
2 06503335 6 B, D, E 49 NUT, Hex, M10X1.25
3 05085458AA 2 B, D, E 49 BEARING, Strut Mount
4 05085461AB 2 B, D, E 49 MOUNT, Strut
5 05105822AA 2 B, D, E 49 ISOLATOR, Spring
6 05085403AD 2 B, D, E 49 SEAT, Spring
7 05085405AB 2 B, D, E 49 ISOLATOR, Spring
8 STRUT, Front Suspension
05105096AF 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE], Right
05105097AF 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE], Left
05105170AG 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC,SDA], Right
05105171AG 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC,SDA], Left
05105310AG 1 B, D, E 49 EBA, ECN,
ED3
[SDF], Right
05105311AG 1 B, D, E 49 EBA, ECN,
ED3
[SDF], Left
05105782AC 1 B, D, E 49 ECD, ECE [SDF], Right
05105783AC 1 B, D, E 49 ECD, ECE [SDF], Left
05181028AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDX], Right
05181029AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDX], Left
9 06505232AA 4 B, D, E 49 NUT
10 06508262AA 4 B, D, E 49 BOLT
11 06104719AA 2 B, D, E 49 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, M14x1.50
12 KNUCKLE AND HUB, Front
05085702AI 1 B, D, E 49 Right
05085703AI 1 B, D, E 49 Left
05085704AJ 1 B, D, E 49 [BRA], Right
05085707AJ 1 B, D, E 49 [BRA], Left
13 06104264AA 2 B, D, E 49 BOLT, Hex Flange Head,
M14X1.5X80.0
14 06104711AA 2 B, D, E 49 NUT, M12
15 06104240AA 2 B, D, E 49 BOLT, Hex Flange Head
CALIBER (PM)
SERIES LINE BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION
H = HIGHLINE
S = SPORT
L = LOWLINE
X = SPECIAL
B = DODGE
D = DODGE
E = DODGE
49 = HATCHBACK TYPE #2 ECE = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC DPF
Diesel Engine
ED3 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
ED4 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Turbo Engine
ECD = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC
Diesel 16V Engine
ECN = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
EBA = 1.8L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
DAV = Continuously Variable
Transaxle II
DD7 = 5-Speed Manual T355
Transmission
DEF = 6-Speed Manual Aisin BG6
Trans
DEK = 6-Speed Manual Getrag DMT6
Trans
AR = use ase required - = Non illustrrated part 2008 PM
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Suspension, Front
Figure 2-105
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
QTY LINE SERIES BODY ENGINE TRANS TRIM DESCRIPTION
16 ARM, Lower Control, Front
05105040AB 1 B, D, E 49 Right
05105041AB 1 B, D, E 49 Left
17 06508844AA 4 B, D, E 49 BOLT, Hex Head
18 05105543AD 2 B, D, E 49 BUMPER, Jounce
-19 05019074AA 4 B, D, E 49 BOLT PACKAGE, Camber
Adjustment
20 SPRING, Front Coil
05105841AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE,SDF]+[ZEA,ZTA]
05105842AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE=SDF]+[ZEB,ZTB]
05105843AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE,SDF]+[ZEC,ZTC]
05105844AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE,SDF]+[ZED,ZTD]
05105845AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE,SDF]+[ZEE,ZTE]
05105846AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE,SDF]+[ZEF,ZTF]
05105847AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE,SDF]+[ZEG,ZTG]
05105848AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE,SDF]+[ZEH,ZTH]
05105849AC 1 B, D, E 49 [SDE=SDF]+[ZEJ,ZTJ]
05105851AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFA,ZUA]
05105852AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFB,ZUB]
05105853AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZUC,ZFC]
05105854AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFD,ZUD]
05105855AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFE,ZUE]
05105856AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFF,ZUF]
05105857AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFG,ZUG]
05105858AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFH,ZUH]
05105859AD 1 B, D, E 49 [SDC=SDF]+[ZFJ,ZUJ]
CALIBER (PM)
SERIES LINE BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION
H = HIGHLINE
S = SPORT
L = LOWLINE
X = SPECIAL
B = DODGE
D = DODGE
E = DODGE
49 = HATCHBACK TYPE #2 ECE = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC DPF
Diesel Engine
ED3 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
ED4 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Turbo Engine
ECD = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC
Diesel 16V Engine
ECN = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
EBA = 1.8L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
DAV = Continuously Variable
Transaxle II
DD7 = 5-Speed Manual T355
Transmission
DEF = 6-Speed Manual Aisin BG6
Trans
DEK = 6-Speed Manual Getrag DMT6
Trans
AR = use ase required - = Non illustrrated part 2008 PM
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Stabilizer Bar, Front
Figure 2-205
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
QTY LINE SERIES BODY ENGINE TRANS TRIM DESCRIPTION
Stabilizer Bar, Front
1 06508961AA 2 B, D, E 49 NUT & WASHER, Hex, M10 X 1.25
2 05174185AB 2 B, D, E 49 LINK PACKAGE, Stabilizer Bar
3 BAR, Front Sway
05105100AA 1 B, D, E 49 ECD, ECE
05105101AA 1 B, D, E 49
4 05105566AA 2 B, D, E 49 RETAINER, Stabilizer Bar
Grommet
5 06104388AA 4 B, D, E 49 SCREW, Hex Head, M8x1.25x30
6 05105103AC 2 B, D, E 49 CUSHION, Sway Eliminator
CALIBER (PM)
SERIES LINE BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION
H = HIGHLINE
S = SPORT
L = LOWLINE
X = SPECIAL
B = DODGE
D = DODGE
E = DODGE
49 = HATCHBACK TYPE #2 ECE = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC DPF
Diesel Engine
ED3 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
ED4 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Turbo Engine
ECD = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC
Diesel 16V Engine
ECN = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
EBA = 1.8L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
DAV = Continuously Variable
Transaxle II
DD7 = 5-Speed Manual T355
Transmission
DEF = 6-Speed Manual Aisin BG6
Trans
DEK = 6-Speed Manual Getrag DMT6
Trans
AR = use ase required - = Non illustrrated part 2008 PM
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Group - 3590
All Wheel Drive; Differential and Drive Line
003590-300
Front Axle Drive Shafts
003590-600
Drive Shaft
003590-700
Rear Axle Assembly
003590-800
Rear Axle; Housing, Differential
and Vent
003590-900
Rear Axle Shafts
Group - 3590 All Wheel Drive; Differential and Drive Line
Illustration Title Group-Fig. No.
Front Axle Drive Shafts
Shafts, Front Axle ........................................................................................................................ Fig. 3590 - 310
Drive Shaft
Shaft, Drive ............................................................................................................................... Fig. 3590 - 620
Rear Axle Assembly
Axle Assembly ............................................................................................................................ Fig. 3590 - 705
Rear Axle; Housing, Differential and Vent
Rear Axle Mounting ...................................................................................................................... Fig. 3590 - 880
Rear Axle Shafts
Shafts,Rear,Axle ......................................................................................................................... Fig. 3590 - 905
2008 PM

Shafts, Front Axle
Figure 3590-310
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
QTY LINE SERIES BODY ENGINE TRANS TRIM DESCRIPTION
Shafts, Front Axle
1 05189156AA 1 B, D, E 49 CIRCLIP, Half Shaft
2 SHAFT, Axle Half
05085220AB 1 B, D, E 49 [EBA,ECN,ED3], Left
05085224AB 1 B, D, E 49 [ECD,ECE], Left
53010357AC 1 B, D, E 49 [ED4], Left
3 SHAFT, Axle Half
05105649AC 1 B, D 49 [EBA,ED3], Right
05105658AC 1 B, D 49 [ED3], Right
05105660AD 1 B, D 49 [ECD,ECE], Right
05273438AD 1 E 49 [ED3], Right
53010356AC 1 B, D, E 49 [ED4], Right
4 BOLT AND CONED WASHER,
Hex Head, M10X1.50X40.00
06102210AA 3 B, D 49
3 B, D, E 49
5 06503352 2 B, D, E 49 WASHER, Flat, M23x38.0x405
6 06503685 2 B, D, E 49 NUT
7 05212684 2 B, D, E 49 WASHER, Wave
8 05212684 2 PIN, Cotter, 4x30, (NOT
SERVICED)
9 05212525 2 B, D, E 49 LOCK, Hub Nut
CALIBER (PM)
SERIES LINE BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION
H = HIGHLINE
S = SPORT
L = LOWLINE
X = SPECIAL
B = DODGE
D = DODGE
E = DODGE
49 = HATCHBACK TYPE #2 ECE = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC DPF
Diesel Engine
ED3 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
ED4 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Turbo Engine
ECD = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC
Diesel 16V Engine
ECN = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
EBA = 1.8L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
DAV = Continuously Variable
Transaxle II
DD7 = 5-Speed Manual T355
Transmission
DEF = 6-Speed Manual Aisin BG6
Trans
DEK = 6-Speed Manual Getrag DMT6
Trans
AR = use ase required - = Non illustrrated part 2008 PM
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Shaft, Drive
Figure 3590-620
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
QTY LINE SERIES BODY ENGINE TRANS TRIM DESCRIPTION
Shaft, Drive
1 05105715AA 4 E 49 NUT, Locking
2 05273310AB 1 E 49 SHAFT, Drive, Rear
3 06104422AA 2 E 49 BOLT AND WASHER, Hex Head
4 05105640AA 1 E 49 SHIELD, Heat
5 06104716AA 3 B, D, E 49 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, M8X1.25
CALIBER (PM)
SERIES LINE BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION
H = HIGHLINE
S = SPORT
L = LOWLINE
X = SPECIAL
B = DODGE
D = DODGE
E = DODGE
49 = HATCHBACK TYPE #2 ECE = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC DPF
Diesel Engine
ED3 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
ED4 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Turbo Engine
ECD = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC
Diesel 16V Engine
ECN = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
EBA = 1.8L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
DAV = Continuously Variable
Transaxle II
DD7 = 5-Speed Manual T355
Transmission
DEF = 6-Speed Manual Aisin BG6
Trans
DEK = 6-Speed Manual Getrag DMT6
Trans
AR = use ase required - = Non illustrrated part 2008 PM
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Axle Assembly
Figure 3590-705
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
QTY LINE SERIES BODY ENGINE TRANS TRIM DESCRIPTION
Axle Assembly
1 3501A115 1 E 49 DIFFERENTIAL, Rear Axle
2 3570A007 1 E 49 COUPLING, Electric Clutch
3 05105681AA 1 E 49 WASHER, Differential
4 06508246AA 4 E 49 SCREW, Hex Flange Head,
M10X1.25X40.00
CALIBER (PM)
SERIES LINE BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION
H = HIGHLINE
S = SPORT
L = LOWLINE
X = SPECIAL
B = DODGE
D = DODGE
E = DODGE
49 = HATCHBACK TYPE #2 ECE = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC DPF
Diesel Engine
ED3 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
ED4 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Turbo Engine
ECD = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC
Diesel 16V Engine
ECN = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
EBA = 1.8L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
DAV = Continuously Variable
Transaxle II
DD7 = 5-Speed Manual T355
Transmission
DEF = 6-Speed Manual Aisin BG6
Trans
DEK = 6-Speed Manual Getrag DMT6
Trans
AR = use ase required - = Non illustrrated part 2008 PM
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Rear Axle Mounting
Figure 3590-880
ITEM
PART
NUMBER
QTY LINE SERIES BODY ENGINE TRANS TRIM DESCRIPTION
Rear Axle Mounting
1 06104265AA 1 E 49 BOLT, Hex Flange Head,
M14x1.50x90.00
2 05105309AA 1 E 49 ISOLATOR, Rear Differential
3 06508185AA 2 E 49 BOLT, Hex Flange Head,
M10x1.25x30.00
4 05273464AA 1 E 49 DAMPER, Axle
5 05273453AA 1 E 49 BRACKET, Wiring
6 05105670AA 1 E 49 BRACKET, Wiring
-7 05073824AA 2 E 49 BOLT, Wiring Brkt
8 05105529AA 2 E 49 ISOLATOR, Rear DifferentialUpper
9 ISOLATOR AND BRACKET, Rear
Differential
05273442AA 1 E 49 Front Right
05273443AA 1 E 49 Front Left
10 06508986AA 6 E 49 BOLT, Hex Head
11 05273448AA 2 E 49 CUSHION, Differential
12 05105833AB 2 E 49 CUSHION, Differential
13 06105085AA 2 E 49 BOLT
CALIBER (PM)
SERIES LINE BODY ENGINE TRANSMISSION
H = HIGHLINE
S = SPORT
L = LOWLINE
X = SPECIAL
B = DODGE
D = DODGE
E = DODGE
49 = HATCHBACK TYPE #2 ECE = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC DPF
Diesel Engine
ED3 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
ED4 = 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Turbo Engine
ECD = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC
Diesel 16V Engine
ECN = 2.0L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
EBA = 1.8L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V
Dual VVT Engine
DAV = Continuously Variable
Transaxle II
DD7 = 5-Speed Manual T355
Transmission
DEF = 6-Speed Manual Aisin BG6
Trans
DEK = 6-Speed Manual Getrag DMT6
Trans
AR = use ase required - = Non illustrrated part 2008 PM
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The Dodge Caliber 2008 Parts Catalog is an essential resource for identifying the specific parts required for your vehicle. Whether you are a professional mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this catalog provides detailed information to assist in accurately pinpointing the necessary components for your car.