Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1232

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CAMSHAFT(S) (Continued)
Fig. 29 Camshaft Bearing Cap Sealing
1 - 1.5 mm (.060 in.) DIAMETER BEAD OF MOPAR GASKET
MAKER
(7) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install timing belt rear cover and camshaft
sprockets (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/
TIMING BELT COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(9) Install timing belt (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS -
INSTALLATION).
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove upper intake manifold. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove upper manifold support bracket.
(3) Remove ignition coil and spark plug wires.
(4) Disconnect PCV and make-up air hoses from
cylinder head cover.
(5) Remove cylinder head cover bolts.
(6) Remove cylinder head cover from cylinder
head.
CLEANING
Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces
using a suitable solvent.
INSPECTION
Inspect cover rails for flatness.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replace spark plug well seals and bolt
assemblies when installing a new cylinder head
cover gasket.
HEAD/CYLINDER
MANIFOLD
(1) Install new cylinder head cover gaskets and
spark plug well seals (Fig. 30).
HEAD
Fig. 30 Spark Plug Well Seals
(2) Replace cylinder head cover bolt assemblies.
CAUTION: Do not allow oil or solvents to contact
the timing belt as they can deteriorate the rubber
and cause tooth skipping.
(3) Apply Mopar
camshaft cap corners and at the top edges of the 1/2
round seal (Fig. 31).
(4) Install cylinder head cover assembly to cylin-
der head. Install all bolts, ensuring the single (1)
stud used to attach the upper intake manifold sup-
port bracket is located in the #8 location as shown in
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torque sequence diagram (Fig. 32). Tighten bolts in
sequence shown in (Fig. 32). Using a 3 step torque
method as follows:
(a) Tighten all bolts to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.).
(b) Tighten all bolts to 9.0 N·m (80 in. lbs.).
(c) Tighten all bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(5) Install ignition coil and spark plug wires.
Tighten fasteners to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(6) If the PCV valve was removed, apply Mopar
Thread Sealant with Teflon to threads and install
valve to cylinder head cover. Tighten PCV valve to 8
N·m (70 in. lbs.).
(7) Connect PCV and make-up air hoses to cylin-
der head cover.
(8) Install upper intake manifold. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE
INSTALLATION)
ENGINE 2.4L
Engine RTV GEN II at the
MANIFOLD
9 - 31
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