Cylinder Head Cover
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- Install new cylinder head cover gaskets (1,2).
- Install studs in cover as shown in illustration.
- Clean all RTV from cylinder head.NOTE: When using RTV, the sealing surfaces must be clean and free from grease and oil.NOTE: When using RTV, parts should be assembled in 10 minutes and tighten to final torque within 45 minutes.
- Apply a dot of Mopar® engine sealant RTV or equivalent to cylinder head/front cover T-joints (1).
- Install cylinder head cover assembly to cylinder head and install all bolts, ensuring the studs are located as shown in illustration.
- Tighten bolts in sequence shown in illustration using a 2 step torque method as follows:
- Tighten all bolts to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.)
- Tighten all bolts to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.).
- Install ignition coils. Tighten fasteners to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
- If the PCV valve was removed, tighten PCV valve to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Connect PCV and make-up air hoses to cylinder head cover.
- Install engine cover.