Mopar Intake Camshaft Phaser 05047785AF – 3.6L V6 24V VVT

Variable valve timing on the 3.6L V6 24V VVT engine rides on camshaft phasers — they rotate the camshaft relative to its drive so the ECU can match valve timing to engine speed and load. When the intake-side phaser stops holding its commanded position, the engine loses exactly what the system was built for: a settled idle, clean low-end running and a predictable response to the throttle.

This is the genuine Mopar part, number 05047785AF — the one the engine is built with, not a look-alike chosen by rough dimensions. It supersedes the earlier 5047785AE, so it also goes into engines that left the factory with the older revision.

Key benefits

• Genuine Mopar, not an equivalent — the same part the engine manufacturer fits, so geometry and operating behaviour are factory spec.
• Latest revision (AF) — supersedes 5047785AE, so you install the current version rather than a withdrawn one.
• One part across the 3.6L V6 24V VVT family — covers Upgrade I, Upgrade I with ESS start-stop, and the 3.6L V6 PHEV.
• Wide model-year coverage — the Mopar catalogue lists it for 2016–2026 across several Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and RAM models.

Technical data

• Mopar part number: 05047785AF (also written 5047785AF)
• Superseded number: 5047785AE
• Part type: variable valve timing camshaft phaser, also catalogued by Mopar as Engine Timing Camshaft Sprocket
• Camshaft side: intake
• Engines: 3.6L V6 24V VVT Upgrade I, 3.6L V6 24V VVT Upgrade I w/ESS, 3.6L V6 PHEV
• Model years per the manufacturer catalogue: 2016–2026
• Vehicles: Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Pacifica, RAM 1500

Who it is for

For owners of 3.6L V6 24V VVT vehicles whose diagnosis points at the intake-side phaser, and for workshops that would rather put a genuine part back in while the timing drive is already open than reassemble the engine around an unknown one. The same number is worth having on the list during a planned top-end overhaul, when the timing drive is stripped anyway.

Fitting notes

Replacing a phaser means getting to the timing drive and setting the timing afterwards, so this is workshop work, not a roadside job. The 3.6L V6 was built in several configurations and Mopar catalogues parts against the VIN, so send us your VIN before ordering and we will confirm the fit for your specific vehicle. Our off-road workshop handles this kind of work on Wranglers and Gladiators, so if you need the job done as well as the part, get in touch.

Why buy this one

• Genuine Mopar number in its current revision — no quality lottery.
• One clearly identified part instead of guessing between several similar numbers.
• Fitment confirmed against your VIN before you commit to the order.

Have the VIN to hand? Send it with your enquiry and we will confirm the fit and tell you what else is worth ordering for the same job.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 05047785AF and 5047785AE?

Same component, newer revision — Mopar replaced AE with AF. An engine originally built with AE now takes AF.

Is this the intake or the exhaust phaser?

Intake. The Mopar catalogue lists this number as “Intake”.

Will it fit my 3.6L V6?

The number covers 3.6L V6 24V VVT engines in Upgrade I, Upgrade I with ESS and 3.6L V6 PHEV form, model years 2016–2026. Because the same displacement was built in several configurations, we confirm the fit against your VIN.

How many do I need for one repair?

The price is for one unit. How many the job takes depends on what the diagnosis calls for — a full timing-drive strip usually replaces more than one component, so it is worth agreeing the parts list before ordering.