Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1097

9 - 28 ENGINE 2.0L DOHC
CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)
Fig. 12 Valve Guide Height
1 - VALVE GUIDE
2 - 13.25 - 13.75 MM
(0.521 - 0.541 IN.)
3 - SPRING SEAT
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD
NOTE: The Cylinder head bolts should be examined
BEFORE reuse. If the threads are necked down, the
bolts must be replaced (Fig. 13).
Necking can be checked by holding a scale or
straight edge against the threads. If all the threads
do not contact the scale, the bolt should be replaced.
Fig. 13 Checking Bolts for Stretching (Necking)
1 - STRETCHED BOLT
2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT
(1) Before installing the bolts, the threads should
be coated with engine oil.
(2) Position new cylinder head gasket on block
with part number facing up (Fig. 14). Ensure gasket
is seated over the locating dowels in block.
Fig. 14 Cylinder Head Gasket Positioning
1 - PART NUMBER FACES UP
2 - NO. 1 CYLINDER
(3) Install cylinder head on block.
(4) Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence
shown in (Fig. 15). Using the 4 step torque turn
method, tighten according to the following values:
First: All bolts to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
Second: Bolts 1–6 to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 7–10 to 49 N·m (35 ft. lbs.)
Third: Bolts 1–6 to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
Bolts 7–10 to 49 N·m (35 ft. lbs.)
Tighten all bolts in the specified sequence an
additional 90° (1/4 Turn)
CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the
Fourth step.
Fig. 15 Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
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