Cover(S), Cylinder Head: Installation: Left

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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CAUTION:

The magnetic timing wheels (1) must not come in contact with magnets (pickup tools, trays, etc.) or any other strong magnetic field. This will destroy the timing wheels ability to correctly relay camshaft position to the camshaft position sensor.

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The spark plug tube seals (2) can be reused if not damaged.
Install a NEW cylinder head cover gasket (1).

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If required, install new spark plug tube seals (2) in the cylinder head cover:
- Lubricate the spark plug tube seal inner and outer diameters with clean engine oil.
- Place the spark plug tube seal (2) on the Cam Sensor/Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer (special tool #10256, Installer, Cam Installer, Cam Sensor/ Spark Plug Tube Seal) (1).
- Push the seal into the cylinder head cover until the base of the seal is seated.
- Remove the tool.
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Clean the timing engine timing cover, cylinder head and cylinder head cover mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.
Apply a 2 to 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant (1) to the two engine timing cover to cylinder head T-joints as shown.

Fig 1: Cylinder Head Cover (Left) Tightening Sequence
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Align the locator pins (1) to the cylinder head and install the cylinder head cover.
Tighten the cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs in the sequence shown to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
Install the ignition coils. Refer to COIL, IGNITION, INSTALLATION .

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Engage two injection/ignition harness retainers (1) to the left cylinder head cover.
Refer to the markings made at disassembly and install the variable valve timing solenoids in their original locations. Refer to SOLENOID, VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, INSTALLATION .

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Engage two starter wire harness retainers (1) to the left cylinder head cover.

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Engage one main wire harness retainer (3) to the left cylinder head cover.
NOTE:
The RH Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP) sensor is shown, the LH CMP sensor is similar. If both RH and LH CMP sensors where removed, install them into their original locations.
Install the CMP sensor. Refer to SENSOR, CAMSHAFT POSITION, INSTALLATION .

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Engage one main wire harness retainer (2) to the cylinder head cover and one main wire harness retainer (4) to the cylinder head cover mounting stud.

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Install the make-up air tube (3) to the left cylinder head cover and engage the clips (1) to the transmission breather hose (2).

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Install the insulator (2) to the two alignment posts (3) on top of the LH cylinder head cover.
Install the upper intake manifold, support brackets and air inlet hose. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable.

NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.