Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 863

AIR INLET DUCT
9 - 26 2.0L SOHC ENGINE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs. Refer to Group 14,
Fuel System
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cool-
ing system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling System.
(3) Remove air cleaner inlet duct and air cleaner
(Fig. 35), disconnect all vacuum lines, electrical wir-
ing and fuel lines from throttle body.
Fig. 35 Air Cleaner Inlet Duct
(4) Remove throttle linkage.
(5) Remove accessory drive belts. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling System for procedure.
(6) Remove power brake vacuum hose from intake
manifold.
(7) Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from
manifold.
(8) Remove power steering pump assembly and set
aside.
(9) Disconnect coil pack wiring connector and
remove coil pack and bracket from engine.
(10) Remove cylinder head cover.
(11) Remove cam sensor and fuel injectors wiring
connectors.
(12) Remove intake manifold SOHC ONLY .
Removal procedure outline in Group 11.
(13) Remove timing belt and camshaft sprocket.
Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
(14) Remove rocker arm shaft assemblies.
(15) Remove cylinder head bolts.
NOTE: Inspect camshaft bearing journals for scor-
ing. Cylinder head must be flat within 0.1 mm (0.004
inch) (Fig. 36).
INSTALLATION
(1) Before installing the bolts the threads should
be oiled with engine oil. The 4 short bolts 110 mm
FEELER GAUGE
Fig. 36 Checking Cylinder Head Flatness
(4.330 in.) are to be installed in positions 7, 8, 9, and
10 (Fig. 37).
(2) Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence
shown in (Fig. 37). Using the 4 step torque method,
tighten according to the following values:
• First All to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
• Second All to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
• Third All to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
• Fourth Turn an additional 1/4 Turn, Do not use
a torque wrench for this step.
Fig. 37 Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
For the rest of installation, reverse removal proce-
dure.
VALVE SERVICE WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVED
REMOVAL
(1) With cylinder head removed, compress valve
springs using Special Tool C-3422–B or equivalent.
(2) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring
retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
STRAIGHT EDGE
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