Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1198

9 - 178 ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)
Fig. 29 Valve Guide Height
1 - VALVE GUIDE
2 - 13.25 - 13.75 MM (0.521 - 0.541 IN.)
3 - SPRING SEAT
Fig. 30 Checking Bolts for Stretching (Necking)
1 - STRETCHED BOLT
2 - THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
3 - THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
4 - UNSTRETCHED BOLT
Fig. 31 Cylinder Head Gasket Positioning
1 - PART NUMBER FACES UP
2 - NO. 1 CYLINDER
(1) Position the new cylinder head gasket on
engine block with the part number facing up (Fig.
31). Ensure gasket is seated over the locating dowels
in block.
(2) Position cylinder head onto engine block.
(3) Before installing the bolts, the threads should
be lightly coated with engine oil.
(4) Tighten the cylinder head bolts in the sequence
shown in (Fig. 32). Using the 4 step torque-turn
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.)
CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the
Fourth step.
• Fourth: Turn all bolts an additional 1/4
Turn
Fig. 32 Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
(5) Install rocker arms and camshafts (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
INSTALLATION).
(6) Install cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER
COVER - INSTALLATION).
(7) Install rear timing belt cover and timing belt
idler pulley (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/
TIMING BELT COVER(S) - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install camshaft sprockets and timing belt
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION).
(9) Connect cam sensor wiring connector.
(10) Install ignition coil and plug wires. Connect
ignition coil wiring connector.
(11) Non-Turbo equipped
power steering pump reservoir/bracket to cylinder
head.
(12) Turbocharger equipped vehicles: (Refer to
11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/TURBOCHARGER SYS-
TEM/LINES AND HOSES - INSTALLATION) (Fig.
26).
• Install coolant return line
• Install coolant supply line
• Install oil supply line
• Install oil return tube
(13) Turbocharger equipped vehicles: (Fig. 25)
HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S)
HEAD/CYLINDER
vehicles:
PT
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HEAD
Install