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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel pressure before attempting any repairs (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
- Disconnect negative battery (1) cable located in trunk.
- Remove air cleaner housing (3) and inlet hose (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) .
- Remove upper intake manifold (1) (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL) .
- Remove cylinder head covers (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL ).
- Remove crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - REMOVAL) .
- Remove timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - REMOVAL ).
- Remove timing chain (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL) .
- Remove camshafts and rocker arms (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - REMOVAL ).
- With air hose attached to spark plug adapter installed in the cylinder being serviced, apply 620.5-689 kPa (90-100 psi) air pressure. This is to hold valves in place while servicing components.
- Using Special Tool MD 998772A with adapter 6779, compress valve spring and remove valve locks, retainer, and valve spring.
- Remove valve stem seal (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE STEM SEALS - REMOVAL) .