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Cylinder Heads

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Fig 1: Head Gasket Installation
GC0040380Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - HEAD GASKET
2 - OIL HOLES
  1. Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.
  2. Clean cylinder block front and rear gasket surfaces using a suitable solvent.
    CAUTION: The head gaskets (1) are interchangeable between left and right sides. They are marked "UP" to indicate direction to face up.
    Fig 2: 5.7L/6.1L Cylinder Head Components
    GC0038689Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
    2 - GASKET
    3 - FASTENERS
    4 - CYLINDER HEAD
    5 - HEAD GASKET
    NOTE: Rotate crankshaft @ 45°, so that all pistons are 1/2 the way down the cylinder bore to avoid piston to valve contact.
  3. Position new cylinder head gaskets (5) onto the cylinder block.
  4. Position cylinder heads (4) onto head gaskets (5) and cylinder block.
    Fig 3: Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GC0040379Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in three steps using the sequence provided :
    1. Step 1- Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
    2. Step 2- Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
    3. Step 3- Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 4: Pushrod Retaining Plate
    GC0040382Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - PUSHROD RETAINING PLATE FASTENER
    2 - PUSHROD HOLDER
  6. Install push rods and rocker arm assemblies in their original position, using pushrod retaining plate (1) special tool# 9070. See INSTALLATION .
  7. Install the intake manifold and throttle body assembly. See INSTALLATION .
  8. If required, adjust spark plugs to specifications. Install the plugs.
  9. Connect the heater hoses.
  10. Install the fuel supply line.
  11. Install the power steering pump.
  12. Install the drive belt. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: 5.7L/6.1L Cylinder Head Components
    GC0038689Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
    2 - GASKET
    3 - FASTENERS
    4 - CYLINDER HEAD
    5 - HEAD GASKET
  13. Install cylinder head covers (1). See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Ignition Coil
    GC0038216Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. Install the ignition coils (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 7: Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts - 5.7L/6.1L
    GC0038691Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  15. Reconnect the ignition coil wiring (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Air Cleaner Duct
    GC0040353Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Connect the evaporation control system.
  17. Install the air cleaner duct.
  18. Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  19. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
  20. Start engine check for leaks.
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