Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 882

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 42 Spark Plug Tube Seal
CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL
(1) Drain cooling system. Refer to Group 7, Cooling
System for procedure.
(2) Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets.
Refer to procedures in this section.
(3) Remove intake
Refer to procedure in this section.
(4) Remove cylinder head covers and rocker arm
assemblies. Refer to procedure in this section.
(5) Remove distributor. Refer to Group 8D, Igni-
tion System for procedure.
Fig. 41 Cylinder Head Components
manifold/plenum assembly.
(6) Remove exhaust manifolds and cross-under
pipe. Refer to procedure in this section.
(7) Remove cylinder head bolts and remove cylin-
der head(s).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When cleaning cylinder head surfaces,
DO NOT use a metal scraper because the surfaces
could be cut or ground, Use ONLY a wooden or
plastic scraper.
(1) Clean surfaces of cylinder head and block.
Install new head gasket over locating dowels.
(2) Install cylinder head on locating dowels.
(3) Install 10 mm Allen hex head bolts with washers.
CAUTION: Attach the head bolt washer in the direc-
tion shown in (Fig. 43).
(4) Tighten bolts in the order shown in (Fig. 44).
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.).
(5) Install exhaust cross-under pipe and connect
exhaust system to manifold flange.
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