Camshaft, Engine: Installation: Camshaft
- Lubricate camshaft lobes and camshaft bearing journals and insert the camshaft (1).
- Position the camshaft thrust plate (1) and install the retaining bolts finger tight.
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the camshaft thrust plate retaining bolts to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Measure camshaft end play. Refer to ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS . If not within specifications install a new thrust plate.
- Install the timing chain (5) and sprockets (1, 3). Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the timing chain tensioner (4) and guide (2).
- Position the oil pump (1), install the retaining bolts and tighten to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Install the timing chain cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the oil pan. Refer to
PAN, OIL, INSTALLATION, 5.7L
.CAUTION:
Engines equipped with MDS use both standard roller lifters (2) and deactivating roller lifters (1). The deactivating roller lifters must be used in cylinders 1, 4, 6, 7. The deactivating lifters can be identified by the two holes in the side of the lifter body (3), for the latching pins.
NOTE:If camshaft replacement is necessary, all lifter and retainer assemblies must be replaced.
NOTE:The lifter and retainer assemblies must be installed in the same position as removed.
- Install the rear MDS lifter and retainer assembly (2) and tighten bolt (1) to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Install the front MDS lifter and retainer assembly (2) and tighten bolt (1) to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Clean the oil pan gasket mating surface of the block and oil pan.NOTE:
When the oil pan is removed, a new oil pan gasket and pickup tube O-ring must be installed. The old gasket and O-ring cannot be reused.
- Install a new oil pan gasket and pickup tube O-ring.NOTE:
Mopar® Engine RTV must be applied to the 4 T-joints (1, 2) area where the front cover, rear retainer and oil pan gasket meet. The bead of RTV should cover the bottom of the gasket. This area is approximately 4.5 mm x 25 mm in each of the 4 T-joint locations.
- Apply Mopar® Engine RTV at the T- joints (1, 2).
- Position the oil pan, install the mounting bolts and using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Install the engine oil dipstick.
Right cylinder head gasket shown in illustration, left cylinder head gasket similar.
CAUTION:The cylinder head gaskets are not interchangeable between the left and right sides. They are marked with an "L" and "R" to indicate the left or right side and they are marked "TOP" to indicate which side goes up.
- Using a suitable solvent, clean all sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and cylinder heads.
- Position the new cylinder head gasket(s) (5) onto the cylinder block.
- Position the cylinder head(s) (4) onto the cylinder head gasket (5) and cylinder block.
Right cylinder head shown in illustration, left cylinder head similar.
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Again using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Again using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
- Again using the sequence shown in illustration, rotate the cylinder head bolts 1 through 10 90°.
- Again using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cylinder head bolts 11 through 15 to 34 N.m (25 ft. lbs.).
Right cylinder head shown in illustration, left cylinder head similar.
CAUTION:The longer pushrods are for the exhaust side and the shorter pushrods are for the intake side.
- Install the pushrods in the same position as noted during removal.
- Install the pushrod retainer (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1).
CAUTION:
Make sure that the retainers (1) and the rocker arms (2) are not overlapped when tightening bolts or engine damage could result.
CAUTION:Verify the pushrod(s) are installed into the rocker arm(s) (2) and the tappet(s) correctly while installing the rocker shaft assembly (3) or engine damage could result. Recheck after the rocker shaft assembly has been tightened to specification.
CAUTION:The rocker shaft assemblies are not interchangeable between the intake and the exhaust, failure to install them in the correct location could result in engine damage. The intake rocker arms (1) are marked with the letter "I" (2).
- Install the rocker shaft assemblies in the same position as noted during removal.
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the rocker shaft bolts to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION:
Do Not rotate or crank the engine during or immediately after rocker arm installation. Allow the hydraulic roller tappets adequate time to bleed down (about five minutes).
- Remove the pushrod retainer (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1).
NOTE:
The cylinder head cover gasket (1) may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation have occurred.
- Inspect the cylinder head cover gasket (1), replace if necessary.CAUTION:
Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.
- Clean the cylinder head cover (2) and the cylinder head sealing surface.
- Apply Mopar® Lock & Seal Adhesive to the cylinder head cover bolts.
- Position the cylinder head cover and gasket, install the retaining bolts finger tight.
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten the cylinder head cover bolts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs.).
NOTE:
Before installing the ignition coils, apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug boots.
- Install the ignition coils (2).
- Install the ignition coil retaining bolts (3) and tighten to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
- Install the engine into the vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Connect negative battery cable (2).
- Install the engine cover (2).
- Fill the engine with the proper engine oil. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the oil fill cap (1).
- Fill the cooling system with the proper coolant. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Road test the vehicle.