Cylinder Head On
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, REMOVAL .
- Remove camshafts. Refer to CAMSHAFT, ENGINE, REMOVAL .
- Mark valve tappet location for assembly.
- Remove valve tappets.
- Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on compression.
- With air hose attached to adapter tool installed in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.CAUTION:
Care must be taken not to damage the tappet bore or engine damage may result.
- Using metric valve keeper tool (1) such as Snap-on® GA317 (or equivalent), and remove valve spring keepers and retainer.
- Remove valve spring(s).
- Remove valve stem seal(s) by a using valve stem seal tool.