Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Installation: Right
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
NOTE:
The cylinder head cover gasket may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation have occurred.
- Clean the cylinder head cover (1) and the sealing surface of the cylinder head (2). Inspect and replace gasket if necessary.
- Install the cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners.
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cylinder head cover bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Before installing the ignition coils, apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug boots (1).
- Install the ignition coils.
- Tighten the ignition coil retaining bolts to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the ignition coil harness connectors (2).
- Install the coolant lines to the cylinder head cover.
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine covers.
- Connect the battery negative cables (10, 11). Tighten the nut (1) to the proper specification. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .