Left Cylinder Head Cover

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CAUTION:

The magnetic timing wheels must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

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Install the NEW cylinder head cover gasket (1).
The spark plug tube seals (2) can be reused if not damaged.

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If required, install new spark plug tube seals (2) in the left hand cylinder head cover:
- Lubricate the spark plug tube seal inner and outer diameters with clean engine oil.
- Place the spark plug tube seal (2) on the Cam Sensor/Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer (1).
  (Special tool #10256, Installer, Cam Installer, Cam Sensor/ Spark Plug Tube Seal)
- Push the seal into the left hand cylinder head cover until the base of the seal is seated.
- Remove the tool.
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Clean the timing engine timing cover, cylinder head and cylinder head cover mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.
Apply a 2 to 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant (1) to the two engine timing cover to cylinder head T-joints as shown.

Fig 1: Left Hand Cylinder Head Cover Bolts And Double Ended Studs Tightening Sequence
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Align the locator pins (1) to the left hand cylinder head and install the left hand cylinder head cover.
Tighten the left hand cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs in the sequence shown to 12 N. m (106 in. lbs.).

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Connect the small coolant hose (1) and upper coolant hose (2) to the thermostat housing.

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Install the upper coolant hose fasteners (1).

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Install the oil dipstick tube (2) and oil dipstick tube bracket bolt (1).
Install the variable valve lift bank 2 solenoid 1. Refer to SOLENOID, VARIABLE VALVE LIFT, INSTALLATION .
Install the wiring harness retainers to the top of the left hand cylinder head cover.

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Install the wiring harness cover (1).
Connect the wire harness connectors to the fuel injectors.

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Install the wiring harness retainers (1) near the left hand variable valve timing solenoids.
Connect the coolant temperate sensor wiring harness connector on the thermostat housing.

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Connect the breather tube (2) to the rear of the left hand cylinder head cover (1).
Install the ignition coils. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, INSTALLATION .
Refer to the markings made at disassembly and install the variable valve timing solenoids in their original locations. Refer to SOLENOID, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, INSTALLATION .

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Install the insulator (2) to the left hand cylinder head cover and remove cover from open intake ports (1).
Install the left hand camshaft position sensor. Refer to SENSOR, CAMSHAFT POSITION, INSTALLATION .
Install the right hand underbody shield. Refer to SHIELD, UNDERBODY, INSTALLATION .
Refill the cooling system. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM AIR EVACUATION .

NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.