Installation

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NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals when installing a new cylinder head cover gasket.

Install new cylinder head cover gaskets and spark plug well seals. See Fig 1.Fig 2.
Replace cylinder head cover bolt seals. See Fig 3.
CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber and cause tooth skipping.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover Gasket and Spark Plug Well Seals
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1 - SPARK PLUG WELL SEALS

2 - GASKET

Fig 2: Spark Plug Well Seals
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Fig 3: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Seals
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Apply Mopar(R) Engine RTV GEN II at the camshaft cap corners and at the top edge of the 1/2 round seal. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Sealer Locations
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1 - SEALER LOCATION

CAUTION: When installing cylinder head cover bolts, be careful not to interchange the two (2) center bolts with the seven (7) perimeter bolts. The two (2) center bolts contain an aluminum washer between the bolt head and torque limiter for sealing purposes.
Install cylinder head cover assembly to cylinder head. Install all bolts, ensuring the two (2) bolts containing the sealing washer are located in the center locations of cover. Tighten bolts in sequence shown in Fig 5. Using a 3 step torque method as follows:
- Tighten all bolts to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
- Tighten all bolts to 9.0 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
- Tighten all bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
Fig 5: Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
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Connect PCV and make-up air hoses to cylinder head cover.
Install ignition coil and plug wires. Tighten fasteners to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).