Installation
| 1 - SPARK PLUG WELL SEALS |
| 2 - GASKET |
NOTE:
Replace spark plug well seals (1) and bolt seals when installing a new cylinder head cover gasket (2).
- Install new cylinder head cover gaskets (2) and spark plug well seals (1). See Fig 1.
- Replace cylinder head cover bolt seals. See Fig 2.
1 - SEALER LOCATION CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber and cause tooth skipping. - Apply Mopar® Engine RTV GEN II at the camshaft cap corners and at the top edges of the 1/2 round seal (1). See Fig 3.
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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. See Fig 4. 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.).
- Install ignition coil and spark plug wires. Tighten fasteners to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
1 - PCV HOSE 2 - MAKE-UP AIR HOSE - If the PCV valve was removed, apply Mopar® Thread Sealant with Teflon to threads and install valve to cylinder head cover. Tighten PCV valve to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
- Connect PCV (1) and make-up air (2) hoses to cylinder head cover. See Fig 5.
1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD COVER 2 - MAP SENSOR - Install upper intake manifold, (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION) .
- Install intake manifold cover (1).