Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 1525

9 - 276 ENGINE - 5.9L
INTAKE MANIFOLD (Continued)
Fig. 69 Plenum Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
(5) Install the front and rear end seals (Fig. 70) Make
sure the molded dowel pins on the end seals fully enter the
corresponding holes in the cylinder block.
Fig. 70 Front and Rear End Seals
1 - FRONT CROSS-OVER GASKET
2 - REAR CROSS-OVER GASKET
(6) Carefully lower intake manifold into position on
the cylinder block and cylinder heads. After intake man-
ifold is in place, inspect to make sure seals are in place.
(7) Using a new gasket, install the throttle body
onto the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts to 23 N·m
(200 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 71 Intake Manifold Flange Gasket Alignment
1 - FLANGE GASKET
2 - ALIGNMENT TABS
3 - CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
(8) Install the intake manifold bolts and tighten as
follows (Fig. 72):
• Step 1. Tighten bolts 1 through 4 to 8 N·m (72
in. lbs.) Tighten in alternating steps 1.4 N·m (12 in.
lbs.) at a time
• Step 2. Tighten bolts 5 through 12 to 8 N·m (72
in. lbs.)
• Step 3. Check all bolts are torqued to 8 N·m (72
in. lbs.)
• Step 4. Tighten all bolts in sequence to 16 N·m
(12 ft. lbs.)
• Step 5. Check all bolts are torqued to 16 N·m
(12 ft. lbs.)
(9) Install closed crankcase ventilation and evapo-
ration control systems.
(10) Connect the coil wires.
(11) Connect the heat indicator sending unit wire.
(12) Connect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
(13) Install distributor cap and wires.
(14) Hook up the return spring.
(15) Connect the accelerator linkage (Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL
CONTROL CABLE - INSTALLATION) and if so
DR
INJECTION/THROTTLE