Cylinder Head Bolt -Tightening Sequence; Cylinder Head Cover Gasket - Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)
Fig. 7 Cylinder Head Bolt -Tightening Sequence
(5) Install the intake manifold (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
INSTALLATION) and throttle body assembly.
(6) Install exhaust
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/EXHAUST
INSTALLATION).
(7) Adjust spark plugs to specifications. Install the
plugs and tighten to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install coil wires.
(9) Connect coolant temperature sending unit wire.
(10) Connect the fuel injector harness.
(11) Connect the vacuum supply hoses to the
intake manifold.
(12) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(13) Install distributor cap and wires.
(14) Connect the accelerator linkage and, if so
equipped, the speed control and transmission kick-
down cables.
(15) Install the fuel supply line.
(16) Install the generator and accessory drive belt
(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE
BELTS - INSTALLATION).
mounting bolt to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(17) Install the
bracket support rod. Tighten the bolts.
(18) Install cylinder head covers. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(19) Install closed crankcase ventilation system.
(20) Connect the evaporation control system.
(21) Install the resonator assembly, air in-let hose
and air cleaner.
(22) Install the heat shields. Tighten the bolts to
41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(23) Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(24) Connect the battery negative cable.
MANIFOLD
manifolds (Refer
MANIFOLD
Tighten generator
intake manifold-to-generator
HEAD/CYLINDER
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
REMOVAL
A steel-backed silicone gasket is used with the cyl-
inder head cover (Fig. 8). This gasket can be used
again.
Fig. 8 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket
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1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET

to 9 -
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(1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
(2) Disconnect closed ventilation system and evap-
oration control system from cylinder head cover.
(3) Remove cylinder head cover bolts, cover and
gasket. The gasket may be used again.
CLEANING
Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface.
Clean head rail, if necessary.
INSPECTION
Inspect cover for distortion and straighten, if nec-
essary.
Check the gasket for use in head cover installation.
If damaged, use a new gasket.
INSTALLATION
A steel-backed silicone gasket is used with the cyl-
inder head cover (Fig. 8). This gasket can be used
again.
(1) Position the cylinder head cover gasket onto
the head rail.
HEAD
(2) Position the cylinder head cover onto the gas-
ket and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m
(95 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install closed crankcase ventilation system and
evaporation control system.
(4) Connect the negative cable to the battery.
(5) Start engine and check for leaks.
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