Right Bank
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The cylinder head cover gasket is not serviceable, if the gasket is found to be defective then a new cylinder head cover must be installed.
- Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces and the gasket for damage and replace the cylinder head cover with a new one if the gasket is found to be defective. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION .
- Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant at the T-joint (1).
- Install the cylinder head cover (2) and tighten bolts finger tight (1).
- Using the tightening sequence shown in illustration, tighten bolts to:
- Tighten 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
- Loosen each bolt 90°
- Tighten 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the turbocharger-to-EGR supply tube heat shield (1). Tighten nuts (2) to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
- Install the fuel injector. Refer to INJECTOR(S), FUEL, INSTALLATION .
- Install the EGR and cooler assembly bracket (2). Tighten bolts to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- Install the bolt (3) at the rear EGR cooler bypass valve support bracket (2) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Using NEW upper and lower gaskets, install the front exhaust pipe elbow. Tighten the nuts to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
- Join the front exhaust pipe elbow to the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) DPF. Tighten the V-band clamp (2) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the EGR cooler fitting (3) and securely tighten the bolts (2).
- Using a new O-ring seal and gasket, install the EGR cooler coolant tube (2). Tighten bolts (1 and 3) to 18 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
- Using a new gasket, install the turbocharger-to-EGR cooler tube (2). Tighten bolts (1) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install the EGR tube. Refer to TUBE, EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR), INSTALLATION .
- Connect the EGR cooler vacuum bypass hose (1).
- Connect the EGR valve wire harness connector (1).
- Install the nut securing the engine oil indicator tube and tighten to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).
- Install the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose to the turbocharger.
- Connect the CAC hose at resonator.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Start the engine, allow to warm, turn engine off and inspect for leaks.
- Install the engine cover (1).
- Connect the negative battery cable.