Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 760

ONE PIECE RUBBER GAS- SPARK PLUG WELL SEALS KET
IGNITION COIL FASTENERS GROUND STRAP
9 - 24 2.4L ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove ignition coil pack and plug wires (Fig.
24). Remove ground strap.
(2) Remove the cylinder head cover fasteners.
(3) Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder
head.
Fig. 24 Ignition Coil Pack and Ground Strap
Fig. 25 Cylinder Head Cover Gasket and SparkPlug
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals when install-
ing a new cylinder head cover gasket.
(1) Install new cylinder head cover gaskets and
spark plug seals (Fig. 25).
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 in (Fig. 26).
Using the 3 step torque method:
(a) Tighten all fasteners to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.)
Seals
(b) Tighten all fasteners to 9.0 N·m (80 in. lbs.)
(c) Tighten all fasteners to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.)
Fig. 26 Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
(4) Install ignition coil pack and plug wires.
Tighten fasteners to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(5) Install ground strap.
CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.
(2) Remove timing belt, sprockets and covers.
Refer to Timing Belt Service outlined in this section.
(3) Bearing caps are identified for location.
Remove the outside bearing caps first (Fig. 27).
(4) Loosen the camshaft bearing cap attaching
fasteners in sequence shown (Fig. 28) one camshaft
at a time.
CAUTION: Camshafts are not interchangeable. The
F R 0 N T
intake cam number 6 thrust bearing face spacing is
wider.
(5) Identify the camshafts before removing from
the head. The camshafts are not interchangeable.
Fig. 27 Camshaft Bearing Cap Identification
JX