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Installation

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NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals when installing a new cylinder head cover gasket.
  1. Install new cylinder head cover gaskets and spark plug seals. See Fig 1.
    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 Seals
    GC0032095Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ONE PIECE RUBBER GASKET
    2 - SPARK PLUG WELL SEALS
  2. Apply Mopar(R) Engine RTV GEN II at the camshaft cap corners and at the top edge of the 1/2 round seal.
  3. Install cylinder head cover assembly to head and tighten fasteners in sequence shown in Fig 2. Using the 3 step torque method:
    • Tighten all fasteners to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.)
    • Tighten all fasteners to 9.0 N.m (80 in. lbs.)
    • Tighten all fasteners to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.)
    Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
    GC0032094Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install ignition coil and plug wires. Tighten fasteners to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  5. Install ground strap.
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