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Cylinder Head Cover

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Fig 1: 5.7L/6.1L Cylinder Head Components
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1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2 - GASKET
3 - FASTENERS
4 - CYLINDER HEAD
5 - HEAD GASKET
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow other components including the wire harness to rest on or against the engine cylinder head cover. Prolonged contact with other objects may wear a hole in the cylinder head cover.
  1. Clean cylinder head cover (1) and both sealing surfaces (1,4,). Inspect and replace gasket (2) as necessary.
  2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all double ended studs (3) are in the correct location.
    Fig 2: Cylinder Head Cover Torque Sequence
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  3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs to 8 N.m (70 lbs. in.). Begin torque sequence in the middle of head cover and tighten bolts moving outward in a crisscross pattern from top to bottom.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Ignition Coil
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  4. Before installing coil(s), apply dielectric grease to inside of spark plug boots (1).
  5. Install ignition coils.
    Fig 4: Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts - 5.7L/6.1L
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  6. Tighten fasteners (3) to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
  7. Connect ignition coil electrical connectors (1).
  8. Install PCV hose.
  9. Connect battery negative cable.
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