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Valve Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Remove ignition coil pack and plug wires. Remove ground strap.
2. Remove the cylinder head cover fasteners.
3. Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder head.

NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals when installing a new cylinder head cover gasket.

INSTALLATION





1. Install new cylinder head cover gaskets and spark plug seals.

CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber and cause tooth skipping.

2. Apply Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant at the camshaft cap corners and at the top edge of the 1/2 round seal.





3. Install cylinder head cover assembly to head and tighten fasteners in sequence shown. Using the 3 step torque method:
a. Tighten all fasteners to 4.5 Nm (40 inch lbs.)
b. Tighten all fasteners to 9.0 Nm (80 inch lbs.)
c. Tighten all fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.)
4. Install ignition coil pack and plug wires. Tighten fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
5. Install ground strap.



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