Installation - Left Cylinder Head

Fig 1: Checking Cylinder Head Bolts for Stretching (Necking)

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Necking can be checked by holding a straight edge against the threads. If all the threads do not contact the scale, the bolt should be replaced.

Fig 2: Proper Tool Usage for Surface Preparation

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1. Clean the cylinder head and cylinder block mating surfaces.
   Fig 3: Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

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2. Position the new cylinder head gasket on the locating dowels.
   CAUTION: When installing cylinder head, use care not damage the tensioner arm or the guide arm.
3. Position the cylinder head onto the cylinder block. Make sure the cylinder head seats fully over the locating dowels.
   NOTE: The four smaller cylinder head mounting bolts require sealant to be added to them before installing. Failure to do so may cause leaks.
4. Lubricate the cylinder head bolt threads with clean engine oil and install the ten M11 bolts.
5. Coat the four M8 cylinder head bolts with Mopar® Lock and Seal Adhesive  then install the bolts.
   NOTE: The cylinder head bolts are tightened using an angle torque procedure, however, the bolts are not a torque-to-yield design.
6. Tighten the bolts in sequence using the following steps and torque values:
   1. Step 1: Tighten bolts 1-10, 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
   2. Step 2: Tighten bolts 1-10, 47 N.m (35 ft. lbs.). Tighten bolts 11-14, 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
   3. Step 3: Tighten bolts 1-10, 90 degrees. Tighten bolts 11-14, 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 4: Positioning Secondary Chain Onto Camshaft Drive Gear

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   1 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD

   2 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD

7. Position the secondary chain onto the camshaft drive gear, making sure one marked chain link is on either side of the V8 mark on the gear and position the gear onto the camshaft.
8. Install the camshaft drive gear retaining bolt.
9. Install the left side secondary chain guide (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
   Fig 5: Cylinder Head Access Plugs

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   1 - RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD ACCESS PLUG

   2 - LEFT CYLINDER HEAD ACCESS PLUG

10. Install the cylinder head access plug (2).
11. Re-set and Install the left side secondary chain tensioner (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 6: Using Special Tool 8515 to Lock Chains to Idler Sprocket.

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    1 - LOCK ARM

    2 - RIGHT CAMSHAFT CHAIN

    3 - SECONDARY CHAINS RETAINING PINS (4)

    4 - IDLER SPROCKET

    5 - LEFT CAMSHAFT CHAIN

    6 - SPECIAL TOOL 8515

12. Remove Special Tool 8515 (6).
13. Install the timing chain cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) .
14. Install the crankshaft damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION) .
15. Install the power steering pump.
16. Install the fan blade assembly and fan shroud (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/FAN DRIVE VISCOUS CLUTCH - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 7: Cylinder Head Cover-Left

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    ITEM	DESCRIPTION	TORQUE
    1	Cover Fasteners	12 N.m (105 in. lbs.)

17. Install the cylinder head cover (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) .
18. Reinstall the master cylinder and booster assembly. Refer to BASE - SERVICE INFORMATION .
19. Install the intake manifold (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION) .
20. Refill the cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
21. Raise the vehicle.
22. Install the exhaust pipe onto the left exhaust manifold.
23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
25. Start the engine and check for leaks.