Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 1233

9 - 32 ENGINE 2.4L
CYLINDER HEAD COVER (Continued)
Fig. 31 Sealer Locations
1 – SEALER LOCATION
Fig. 32 Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
(Typical Cover Shown)
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES &
SEATS
DESCRIPTION
The valves are made of heat resistant steel. They
have chrome plated stems to prevent scuffing. Viton
rubber valve stem seals are integral with the spring
seats. The valves have three-bead lock keepers to
retain springs and to promote valve rotation.
CLEANING
(1) Clean all valves
burned, warped and cracked valves.
VALVE SPRINGS & SEALS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD ON
(1) Remove cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove camshafts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - REMOVAL).
(3) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression.
(4) With air hose attached to adapter tool installed
in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.
(5) Using Special Tool MD-998772-A with adapter
6779 (Fig. 33), compress valve springs and remove
valve locks.
(6) Remove valve spring(s).
(7) Remove valve stem seal(s) by a using valve
stem seal tool (Fig. 35).
Fig. 33 Valve Spring - Removal/Installation
1 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR MD 998772A
2 - AIR HOSE
thoroughly and discard
HEAD/CYLINDER
RS
HEAD