Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 803

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
TIMING BELT END
(3) Remove upper intake manifold assembly. Refer
to Group 11, Intake and Exhaust Manifolds for pro-
cedure.
(4) Remove distributor.
(5) Remove exhaust manifolds and cross over Refer
to Group 11, Intake and Exhaust Manifolds for pro-
cedure.
(6) Remove cylinder head bolts and remove cylin-
der head.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean surfaces of head and block, install head
gasket over locating dowels.
(2) Install head on locating dowels.
(3) Install 10mm allen hex head bolts with wash-
ers.
(4) Tighten bolts in the order shown in (Fig. 34).
When tightening the cylinder head bolts, tighten
gradually, working in two or three steps and finally
tighten to specified torque of 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 34 Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
ROCKER ARM AND HYDRAULIC ADJUSTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head cover using procedure
outlined in this section.
(2) Identify the rocker arm shaft assemblies before
removal.
(3) Install auto lash adjuster retainers, Special
Tool MD-998443 onto rocker arms (Fig. 35). These
retainers hold the lash adjusters into position when
the rocker arms are serviced.
(4) Loosen the attaching fasteners. Remove rocker
arm shaft assemblies from cylinder head.
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT AND WASHER 1 0 mm ALLEN HEX
EXHAUST ROCKER INTAKE ROCKER ARMS ARMS
Fig. 35 Auto Lash Adjuster Retainers
(5) Mark
assemblies for reassembly in their original position.
Remove rocker arm/hydraulic lash adjuster assembly.
Lash adjusters are serviced as an assembly with the
rocker arm (Fig. 36).
NOTE: The automatic lash adjusters are precision
units installed in machined openings in the valve
actuating ends of the rocker arms. Do not disas-
semble the auto lash adjuster.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install rocker arm and shafts with the FLAT
on the shafts facing the timing belt side of the right
cylinder head (Fig. 37). For the left cylinder head,
install rocker arm and shafts with the FLAT on the
shafts facing the transmission side of the engine.
Install the retainers and spring clips in their original
positions on the exhaust and intake shafts (Fig. 36).
(2) Tighten bolts to 31 N·m (276 in. lbs.) in
sequence shown in (Fig. 38).
(3) Remove auto lash adjuster retainers Special
Tool MD-998443 from rocker arms.
SPECIAL TOOL MD998443
2.5L ENGINE
ROCKER SHAFT RETAINERS ROCKER
rocker arm/hydraulic
Fig. 36 Rocker Arm Shafts
9 - 67
ARM SPRINGS SHAFT
lash adjuster