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Fig 1: Spring Seat, Valve Guide Seal & Garter Spring
GC0144253Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. If removed, install the spring seat (3) and valve guide seal (1) over the valve guide. Refer to SEAL(S), VALVE GUIDE, INSTALLATION .
    NOTE:

    Ensure that the garter spring (2) is intact around the top of the valve guide seal (1). Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve guide seal shown in illustration, all other valves similar.

    Fig 2: Valve Spring & Valve Spring Retainer
    GC0144252Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    If the valve springs are being reused, reassemble them into their original locations. Number 5 cylinder exhaust valve spring shown in illustration, all other valves similar.

  2. Install the valve spring (2) and valve spring retainer (1).
    Fig 3: Shop Air Supply & Valve Spring Compressor
    GC0144232Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Number 4 cylinder intake valve spring compression shown in illustration, all other valves similar.

  3. Using Valve Spring Compressor Adapter (special tool #10224, Adapter, Valve Spring) (3) with Valve Spring Compressor (special tool #MD998772A, Compressor, Valve Spring) (2), compress the valve spring (4) only enough  to install the valve retaining locks (5).
  4. Relieve the air pressure and remove the spark plug adapter.
  5. Install the spark plug and tighten to 17.5 N.m (13 ft. lbs.). Refer to SPARK PLUG, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 4: Locating Rocker Arms
    GC0144231Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    The LH cylinder head rocker arms are shown in illustration, the RH cylinder head rocker arms are similar. If the rocker arms are being reused, reassemble them into their original locations.

  6. Install the rocker arm(s) (1). Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).