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(2) Drain the cooling system. DO NOT waste reus-
able coolant. If the solution is clean, drain it into a
clean container for reuse.
(3) Remove the radiator or radiator and condenser,
if equipped with A/C (refer to Group 7, Cooling Sys-
tem for the proper procedure).
(4) Scribe a mark on the distributor housing in line
with the lip of the rotor.
(5) Scribe a mark on the distributor housing near
the clamp and continue the scribe mark on the cylin-
der block in line with the distributor mark.
(6) For ease of installation, note the position of the
rotor and distributor housing in relation to adjacent
engine components.
(7) Remove the distributor and ignition wires.
(8) Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
(9) Remove the rocker arms, bridges and pivots.
(10) Remove the push rods.
(11) Remove the hydraulic valve tappets from the
engine cylinder head.
(12) Remove the vibration damper.
(13) Remove the timing case cover.
(14) Remove the timing chain and sprockets.
(15) Remove the camshaft (Fig. 10).
INSPECTION
Inspect the cam lobes for wear.
Inspect the bearing journals for uneven wear pat-
tern or finish.
Inspect the bearings for wear.
Inspect the distributor drive gear for wear.
If the camshaft appears to have been rubbing
against the timing case cover, examine the oil pres-
sure relief holes in the rear cam journal. The oil
pressure relief holes must be free of debris.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate the camshaft with Mopar Engine Oil
Supplement, or equivalent.
(2) Carefully install the camshaft to prevent dam-
age to the camshaft bearings (Fig. 10).
(3) Turn the tensioner lever to the unlocked (down)
position (Fig. 8).
(4) Pull the tensioner block toward the ten-
sioner lever to compress the spring. Hold the
block and turn the tensioner lever to the lock
position (Fig. 8).
(5) Install the timing chain, crankshaft sprocket and
camshaft sprocket with the timing marks aligned.
(6) Install the camshaft sprocket retaining bolt and
washer. Tighten the bolt to 108 Nzm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install the timing case cover with a replace-
ment oil seal (Fig. 11). Refer to Timing Case Cover
Installation.
(8) Install the vibration damper.
(9) Install the hydraulic valve tappets.
(10) Install the push rods.
(11) Install the rocker arms, bridges and pivots.
(12) Install the engine cylinder head cover.
(13) Position the oil pump gear. Refer to Distribu-
Fig. 9 Verify SprocketÐChain Installation
Fig. 10 Camshaft
Fig. 11 Timing Case Cover
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tor in the Component Removal/Installation section of
Group 8D, Ignition Systems.
(14) Install the distributor and ignition wires. Re-
fer to Distributor in the Component Removal/Instal-
lation section of Group 8D, Ignition Systems.
(15) Install the radiator or radiator and condenser,
if equipped with A/C.
(16) Fill the cooling system.
(17) Connect negative cable to battery.
CAMSHAFT PIN REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT LOOSEN THE RADIATOR
DRAIN COCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRES-
SURIZED BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM COOL-
ANT CAN OCCUR.
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Drain the radiator. DO NOT waste reusable
coolant. Drain the coolant into a clean container.
(3) Remove the fan and shroud.
(4) Disconnect the radiator overflow tube, radiator
hoses, automatic transmission fluid cooler pipes (if
equipped).
(5) Remove the radiator.
(6) If equipped with air conditioning:
CAUTION: DO NOT loosen or disconnect any air
conditioner system fittings. Move the condenser
and receiver/drier aside as a complete assembly.
(a) Remove the A/C compressor serpentine drive
belt idler pulley.
(b) Disconnect and remove the generator.
(c) Remove the A/C condenser attaching bolts
and move the condenser and receiver/drier assem-
bly up and out of the way.
(7) Remove the serpentine drive belt.
(8) Remove the crankshaft vibration damper.
(9) Remove the timing case cover. Clean the gasket
material from the cover.
(10) Rotate crankshaft until the crankshaft
sprocket timing mark is closest to and on the center
line with the camshaft sprocket timing mark (Fig.
12).
(11) Remove camshaft sprocket retaining bolt.
(12) Remove the crankshaft oil slinger.
(13) Remove the sprockets and chain as an assem-
bly (Fig. 13).
CAUTION: The following procedural step must be
accomplished to prevent the camshaft from damag-
ing the rear camshaft plug during pin installation.
(14) Inspect the damaged camshaft pin.(15) If the pin is a spring-type pin, remove the bro-
ken pin by inserting a self-tapping screw into the pin
and carefully pulling the pin from the camshaft.
(16) If the pin is a dowel-type pin, center-punch it.
Ensure the exact center is located when center-
punching the pin.
CAUTION: Cover the opened oil pan area to prevent
metal chips from entering the pan.
(17) Drill into the pin center witha4mm(5/32
inch) drill bit.
(18) Insert a self-tapping screw into the drilled pin
and carefully pull the pin from the camshaft.
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS
The camshaft rotates within four steel-shelled, bab-
bitt-lined bearings that are pressed into the cylinder
block and then line reamed. The camshaft bearing
bores and bearing diameters are not the same size.
They are stepped down in 0.254 mm (0.010 inch) in-
crements from the front bearing (largest) to the rear
Fig. 12 Timing Chain Alignment
Fig. 13 Camshaft and Crankshaft Sprocket and
Chain
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bearing (smallest). This permits easier removal and
installation of the camshaft. The camshaft bearings
are pressure lubricated.
It is not advisable to attempt to replace cam-
shaft bearings unless special removal and in-
stallation tools are available.
Camshaft end play is maintained by the load
placed on the camshaft by the oil pump and distrib-
utor drive gear. The helical cut of the gear holds the
camshaft sprocket thrust face against the cylinder
block face.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the camshaft pin hole.
(2) Compress the center of the replacement spring
pin with vise grips.
(3) Carefully drive the pin into the camshaft pin
hole until it is seated.
(4) Install the camshaft sprocket, crankshaft
sprocket and timing chain with the timing marks
aligned (Fig. 12).
(5) To verify correct installation of the timing
chain, turn the crankshaft to position the camshaft
sprocket timing mark as shown in Fig. 14. Count the
number of chain pins between the timing marks of
both sprockets. There must be 20 pins.
(6) Install the crankshaft oil slinger.
(7) Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolt to 108 Nzm
(80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Check the valve timing.
(9) Coat both sides of the replacement timing case
cover gasket with gasket sealer. Applya3mm(1/8
inch) bead of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Seal-ant, or equivalent to the joint formed at the timing
case cover and cylinder block.
(10) Position the timing case cover on the oil pan
gasket and the cylinder block.
(11) Place Timing Case Cover Alignment and Seal
Installation Tool 6139 in the crankshaft opening of
the cover (Fig. 15).
(12) Install the timing case cover-to-cylinder block
bolts. Install the oil pan-to-timing case cover bolts.
(13) Tighten the 1/4 inch cover-to-block bolts to 7
Nzm (60 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the 5/16 inch front
cover-to-block bolts to 22 Nzm (192 in. lbs.) torque.
Tighten the oil pan-to-cover 1/4 inch bolts to 14 Nzm
(120 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the oil pan-to-cover 5/16
inch bolts to 18 Nzm (156 in. lbs.) torque.
(14) Remove the cover alignment tool and install a
replacement oil seal into the cover.
(15) Install the vibration damper on the crank-
shaft.
(16) Lubricate and tighten the damper bolt to 108
Nzm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(17) If equipped with air conditioning:
(a) Install the A/C compressor serpentine drive
belt idler pulley.
(b) Install the generator.
(c) Install the A/C condenser and receiver/drier
assembly.
(18) Install the serpentine drive belt on the pulleys
and tighten (refer to Group 7, Cooling System for the
specifications and procedures).
(19) Install the radiator. Connect the radiator
hoses and automatic transmission fluid cooler pipes,
if equipped. Fill the cooling system.
(20) Install the fan and shroud.
(21) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 14 Verify CrankshaftÐCamshaft Installation
Fig. 15 Timing Case Cover Alignment and Seal
Installation Tool 6139
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ASSEMBLY
Refer to the applicable sections for detailed instruc-
tions.
(1) Install the crankshaft.
(2) Install the connecting rods and the pistons
through the top of the cylinder bores.
(3) Install the front and rear oil galley plugs.
(4) Install the timing chain tensioner.
(5) Install the camshaft.
(6) Install the sprockets and chain as an assembly.
(7) Install the oil slinger to the crankshaft.
(8) Install the timing chain bumper.
(9) Install the timing case cover seal.
(10) Install the timing case cover.(11) Install the oil pan gasket and oil pan.
(12) Install the vibration damper.
(13) Install the water pump. Tighten the mounting
bolts to 31 Nzm (270 in. lbs.) torque.
(14) Remove the distributor from the cylinder
block.
(15) Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine
oil. Tighten oil filter to 18 Nzm (13 ft. lbs.) torque.
(16) Install the engine into the vehicle.
(17) Fill the engine with clean lubrication oil (refer
to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance).
(18) Fill the cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cool-
ing System for the proper procedures).
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(6) Remove upper radiator support retaining bolts
and remove radiator support.
(7) Remove the fan shroud (Fig. 13) and electric
cooling fan.
(8) Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubing
(automatic transmission).
(9) Disconnect radiator fan switch wire connector.
(10)Vehicles with Air Conditioning:
(a) Discharge the A/C condenser.
(b) Remove the service valves and cap the com-
pressor ports.
(11) Remove the radiator or radiator and con-
denser (if equipped with A/C).
(12) Remove the fan assembly from the idler pul-
ley.
(13) Disconnect the heater hoses at the engine
thermostat housing and water pump (Figs. 13 and
14).
(14) Disconnect the throttle linkages (Fig. 15).
(15) Disconnect the speed control cable (if
equipped)Ð(Fig. 15).(16) Disconnect the line pressure cable (if equipped
with automatic transmission).
(17) Disconnect injection system wire harness con-
nector at the dash panel.
(18) Disconnect the distributor electrical connec-
tion and the oil pressure switch connector.
(19) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release
procedure (refer to Group 14, Fuel System).
(20) Disconnect the quick-connect fuel lines at the
fuel rail and return line by squeezing the two retain-
ing tabs against the fuel tube (Fig. 15). Pull the fuel
tube and retainer from the quick-connect fitting (re-
fer to Group 14, Fuel System for the proper proce-
dure).
(21) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(22) Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 16).
(23) Remove the power brake vacuum check valve
from the booster, if equipped.
(24) If equipped with power steering (Fig. 16):
(a) Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the
steering gear.
(b) Drain the pump reservoir.
(c) Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering
gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the
system.
(25) Identify, tag and disconnect all necessary wire
connectors and vacuum hoses.
(26) Raise and support the vehicle.
(27) Disconnect the wires from the starter motor
solenoid.
(28) Remove the starter motor.
Fig. 13 Upper Radiator Hose, Coolant Recovery
Hose, Fan Shroud & Heater hoses
Fig. 14 Heater Hoses (RH Drive Vehicle)
Fig. 15 Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Cable,
Automatic Transmission Control Cable & Quick-
Connect Fuel Lines
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(26) Connect the speed control cable, if equipped.
(27) Connect the throttle cable linkages.
(28) Connect the heater hoses at the engine ther-
mostat housing and water pump.
(29) Install the fan assembly to the idler pulley.
(30) Install the radiator or radiator and condenser
(if equipped with A/C).
(31) Connect the service valves to the A/C compres-
sor ports, if equipped with A/C.
(32) Charge the air conditioner system.
(33) Connect radiator fan switch wire.
(34) Connect automatic transmission fluid cooler
lines, if equipped.
(35) Install the fan shroud, electric cooling fan and
radiator and condenser (if equipped with A/C).
(36) Install upper radiator support.
(37) Connect the upper radiator hose.
(38) Connect the lower radiator hose.
(39) Fill the cooling system with reusable coolant
and/or new coolant.
(40) Align the hood to the scribe marks. Install the
hood.
(41) Connect the vacuum harness connector.
(a) Firmly push the connectors together ensuring
that the retaining tabs are engaged.
(b) Insert the vacuum connector assembly into
the retaining bracket on the intake manifold.
(42) Install the air cleaner assembly.
(43) Install the battery and connect the battery ca-
ble.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DI-
RECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO
NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(44) Start the engine, inspect for leaks and correct
the fluid levels, as necessary.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYÐYJ VEHICLES
REMOVAL
(1) Place a protective cloth over the windshield
frame. Raise the hood and rest it on the windshield
frame (Fig. 17).
(2) Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the bat-
tery.
WARNING: THE COOLANT IN A RECENTLY OPERATED
ENGINE IS HOT AND PRESSURIZED. USE CARE TO
PREVENT SCALDING BY HOT COOLANT. CAREFULLY
RELEASE THE PRESSURE BEFORE REMOVING THE
RADIATOR DRAIN COCK AND CAP.
(3) Remove the radiator drain cock and radiator
cap to drain the coolant. DO NOT waste reusablecoolant. If the solution is clean, drain the coolant into
a clean container for reuse.
(4) Disconnect the wire connectors from the gener-
ator.
(5) Disconnect the ignition coil and distributor wire
connectors.
(6) Disconnect the oil pressure sender wire connec-
tor.
(7) Disconnect the wires at the starter motor sole-
noid and injection wire harness connector.
(8) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release pro-
cedure (refer to Group 14, Fuel System).
(9) Disconnect the quick-connect fuel lines at the
fuel rail and return line by squeezing the retaining
tabs against the fuel tube (Fig. 18). Pull the fuel tube
and retainer from the quick-connect fitting (refer to
Group 14, Fuel System for the proper procedure).
(10) Remove the fuel line bracket from the intake
manifold.
(11) Disconnect the engine ground strap.
(12) Remove the air cleaner (Fig. 18).
(13) Disconnect the vacuum purge hose at the fuel
vapor canister tee.
(14) Disconnect the idle speed actuator wire con-
nector.
(15) Disconnect the throttle cable and remove it
from the bracket (Fig. 18).
(16) Disconnect the throttle rod at the bellcrank.
(17) Disconnect the speed control cable, if equipped
(Fig. 18).
Fig. 17 Hood on Windshield Frame
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(18) Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(19) Remove the upper radiator hose and coolant
recovery hose (Fig. 19).
(20) Disconnect lower radiator hoses at the radia-
tor.
(21) Disconnect the coolant hoses from the rear of
the intake manifold and thermostat housing.
(22) Remove the fan shroud screws.
(23) Remove the radiator attaching bolts.
(24) Remove the radiator and fan shroud (Fig. 19).
Refer to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper pro-
cedure.
(25) Remove the fan and spacer or Tempatrol fan
assembly.
(26) Install a 5/16 X 1/2-inch SAE capscrew
through fan pulley into water pump flange. This will
maintain the pulley and water pump in alignment
when crankshaft is rotated.
(27) Remove the power brake vacuum check valve
from the booster, if equipped.
(28) If equipped with power steering (Fig. 19):
(a) Disconnect the hoses from the fittings at the
steering gear.
(b) Drain the pump reservoir.
(c) Cap the fittings on the hoses and steering
gear to prevent foreign objects from entering the
system.
(29) Lift the vehicle and support it with support
stands.
(30) Remove the starter motor.
(31) Remove the flywheel housing access cover.
(32) Remove the engine support cushion-to-bracket
through bolts.
(33) Disconnect the exhaust pipe from the mani-
fold.
(34) Remove the upper flywheel housing bolts and
loosen the bottom bolts.
(35) Lower the vehicle.
(36) Attach a lifting device to the engine.(37) Raise the engine off the front supports.
(38) Place a support stand under the flywheel
housing.
(39) Remove the remaining flywheel housing bolts.
(40) Lift the engine out of the engine compartment
and install on an engine stand.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lift the engine off the stand and lower it into
the engine compartment. For easier installation, it
may be useful to remove the engine support cushions
from the engine support brackets as an aide for
alignment of the engine-to-transmission.
(2) Insert the transmission shaft into the clutch
spline.
(3) Align the flywheel housing with the engine.
(4) Install and finger tighten the flywheel housing
lower bolts.
(5) Install the engine support cushions (if re-
moved).
(6) Remove the support stand from beneath the
flywheel housing.
(7) Lower the engine and engine support cushions
onto the engine compartment brackets. Ensure that
the bolt holes are aligned. Install the bolts and
tighten the nuts.
(8) Remove the engine lifting device.
(9) Raise the vehicle.
(10) Attach the exhaust pipe to the manifold. In-
stall and tighten the nuts to 31 Nzm (23 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(11) Install the flywheel housing access cover.
(12) Install the remaining flywheel housing bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 38 Nzm (28 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Install the starter motor and connect the ca-
ble. Tighten the bolts to 45 Nzm (33 ft. lbs.) torque.
(14) Lower the vehicle.
(15) Connect the coolant hoses and tighten the
clamps.
Fig. 18 Fuel Line Quick-Connect Couplings, Air
Cleaner Assembly, Throttle & Speed Control CablesFig. 19 Upper Radiator Hose, Coolant Recovery
Hose, Fan Shroud & Power Steering Pump
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(16) Remove the pulley-to-water pump flange
alignment capscrew and install the fan and spacer or
Tempatrol fan assembly.
(17) Tighten the serpentine drive belt according to
the specifications listed in Group 7, Cooling System.
(18) Install the fan shroud and radiator (refer to
Group 7, Cooling System for the proper procedure).
(19) Connect the radiator hoses.
(20) Connect the throttle valve rod and retainer.
(21) Connect the throttle cable and install the rod.
(22) Install the throttle valve rod spring.
(23) Connect the speed control cable, if equipped.
(24) Connect the oxygen sensor wire connector.
(25) Install the vacuum hose and check valve on
the brake booster.
(26) Connect the coolant temperature sensor wire
connector.
(27) Connect the idle speed actuator wire connec-
tor.
(28) Connect the fuel inlet and return hoses at the
fuel rail. Verify that the quick-connect fitting assem-
bly fits securely over the fuel lines by giving the fuel
lines a firm tug.
(29) Install the fuel line bracket to the intake man-
ifold.
(30) Connect all fuel injection wire connections.
(31) Install the engine ground strap.
(32) Connect the ignition coil wire connector.
(33) Remove the coolant temperature sending unit
to permit air to escape from the block. Fill the cool-
ing system with coolant. Install the coolant tempera-
ture sending unit when the system is filled.
(34) If equipped with power steering:
(a) Remove the protective caps
(b) Connect the hoses to the fittings at the steer-
ing gear. Tighten the nut to 52 Nzm (38 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(c) Fill the pump reservoir with fluid.
(35) Install the battery and connect the battery ca-
bles.
(36) Install the air cleaner bonnet to the throttle
body.
(37) Install the air cleaner.
(38) Lower the hood and secure in place.
(39) Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
(40) Stop the engine and check the fluid levels.
Add fluid, as required.
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
A cured gasket is part of the engine cylinder head
cover.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Disconnect the Crankcase Ventilation (CCV)
vacuum hose from engine cylinder head cover (Fig.
1).(3) Disconnect the fresh air inlet hose from the en-
gine cylinder head cover (Fig. 1).
(4) Remove the engine cylinder head cover mount-
ing bolts.
(5) Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
CLEANING
Remove any original sealer from the cover sealing
surface of the engine cylinder head and clean the
surface using a fabric cleaner.
Remove all residue from the sealing surface using
a clean, dry cloth.
INSPECTION
Inspect the engine cylinder head cover for cracks.
Replace the cover, if cracked.
The original dark grey gasket material should NOT
be removed. If sections of the gasket material are
missing or are compressed, replace the engine cylin-
der head cover. However, sections with minor damage
such as small cracks, cuts or chips may be repaired
with a hand held applicator. The new material must
be smoothed over to maintain gasket height. Allow
the gasket material to cure prior to engine cylinder
head cover installation.
INSTALLATION
(1) If a replacement cover is installed, transfer the
CCV valve grommet and oil filler cap from the origi-
nal cover to the replacement cover.
(2) Install engine cylinder head cover. Tighten the
mounting bolts to 13 Nzm (115 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the CCV hoses (Fig. 1).
(4) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 1 Engine Cylinder Head Cover
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LEAK-DOWN TEST
After cleaning and inspection, test each tappet for
specified leak-down rate tolerance to ensure zero-lash
operation (Fig. 5).
Swing the weighted arm of the hydraulic valve tap-
pet tester away from the ram of the Leak-Down
Tester.
(1) Place a 7.925-7.950 mm (0.312-0.313 inch) di-
ameter ball bearing on the plunger cap of the tappet.
(2) Lift the ram and position the tappet (with the
ball bearing) inside the tester cup.
(3) Lower the ram, then adjust the nose of the ram
until it contacts the ball bearing. DO NOT tighten
the hex nut on the ram.
(4) Fill the tester cup with hydraulic valve tappet
test oil until the tappet is completely submerged.
(5) Swing the weighted arm onto the push rod and
pump the tappet plunger up and down to remove air.
When the air bubbles cease, swing the weighted arm
away and allow the plunger to rise to the normal po-
sition.
(6) Adjust the nose of the ram to align the pointer
with the SET mark on the scale of the tester and
tighten the hex nut.
(7) Slowly swing the weighted arm onto the push
rod.
(8) Rotate the cup by turning the handle at the
base of the tester clockwise one revolution every 2
seconds.
(9) Observe the leak-down time interval from the
instant the pointer aligns with the START mark on
the scale until the pointer aligns with the 0.125
mark. A normally functioning tappet will require 20-
110 seconds to leak-down. Discard tappets with leak-
down time interval not within this specification.
INSTALLATION
It is not necessary to charge the tappets with en-
gine oil. They will charge themselves within a very
short period of engine operation.(1) Dip each tappet in Mopar Engine Oil Supple-
ment, or equivalent.
(2) Use Hydraulic Valve Tappet Removal/Installa-
tion Tool C-4129-A to install each tappet in the same
bore from where it was originally removed.
(3) Install the push rods in their original locations.
(4) Install the rocker arms and bridge and pivot
assemblies at their original locations. Loosely install
the capscrews at each bridge.
(5) Tighten the capscrews alternately, one turn at
a time, to avoid damaging the bridges. Tighten the
capscrews to 28 Nzm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Pour the remaining Mopar Engine Oil Supple-
ment, or equivalent over the entire valve actuating
assembly. The Mopar Engine Oil Supplement, or
equivalent must remain with the engine oil for at
least 1 609 km (1,000 miles). The oil supplement
need not be drained until the next scheduled oil
change.
(7) Install the engine cylinder head cover.
ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD
This procedure can be done with the engine in or
out of the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CYLINDER
BLOCK DRAIN PLUGS OR LOOSEN THE RADIATOR
DRAIN COCK WITH THE SYSTEM HOT AND PRES-
SURIZED BECAUSE SERIOUS BURNS FROM THE
COOLANT CAN OCCUR.
(2) Drain the coolant and disconnect the hoses at
the engine thermostat housing. DO NOT waste reus-
able coolant. If the solution is clean and is being
drained only to service the engine or cooling system,
drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.
(3) Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(4) Remove the engine cylinder head cover.
(5) Remove the capscrews, bridge and pivot assem-
blies and rocker arms (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove the push rods (Fig. 2).Retain the
push rods, bridges, pivots and rocker arms in
the same order as removed.
(7) Loosen the serpentine drive belt at the power
steering pump, if equipped or at the idler pulley (re-
fer to Group 7, Cooling System for the proper proce-
dure).
(8) If equipped with air conditioning, perform the
following:
(a) Remove the bolts from the A/C compressor
mounting bracket and set the compressor aside.
(b) Remove the air conditioner compressor
bracket bolts from the engine cylinder head.
(c) Loosen the through bolt at the bottom of the
bracket.
Fig. 5 Leak-Down Tester
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counter bolts which were painted in an earlier ser-
vice operation, replace them.
(6) Install the ignition coil and bracket assembly.
(7) Connect the temperature sending unit wire
connector.
(8) Install the spark plugs and tighten to 37 Nzm
(27 ft. lbs.) torque. Connect the ignition wires.
(9) Install the intake and engine exhaust mani-
folds (refer to Group 11, Exhaust System and Intake
Manifold for the proper procedures).
(10) Install the fuel lines and the vacuum advance
hose.
(11) If equipped, attach the power steering pump
and bracket.
(12) Install the push rods, rocker arms, pivots and
bridges in the order they were removed (refer to
Rocker Arms and Push Rods in this section).
(13) Install the engine cylinder head cover.
(14) Attach the air conditioner compressor mount-
ing bracket to the engine cylinder head and block.
Tighten the bolts to 40 Nzm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
(15) Attach the air conditioning compressor to the
bracket. Tighten the bolts to 27 Nzm (20 ft. lbs.)
torque.
CAUTION: The serpentine drive belt must be routed
correctly. Incorrect routing can cause the water
pump to turn in the opposite direction causing the
engine to overheat.
(16) Install the serpentine drive belt and correctly
tension the belt (refer to Group 7, Cooling System for
the proper procedure).
(17) Install the air cleaner and ducting.
(18) Install the engine cylinder head cover.
(19) Connect the hoses to the engine thermostat
housing and fill the cooling system to the specified
level (refer to Group 7, Cooling Systems for the
proper procedure).
(20) The automatic transmission throttle linkage
and cable must be adjusted after completing the en-
gine cylinder head installation (refer to Group 21,
Transmissions for the proper procedures).(21) Install the temperature sending unit and con-
nect the wire connector.
(22) Connect the fuel line.
(23) Connect negative cable to battery.
(24) Connect the upper radiator hose and heater
hose at the engine thermostat housing.
(25) Fill the cooling system. Check for leaks.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN DIRECT
LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT HANDS NEAR
THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR
LOOSE CLOTHING.
(26) Operate the engine with the radiator cap off.
Inspect for leaks and continue operating the engine
until the engine thermostat opens. Add coolant, if re-
quired.
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
This procedure is done with the engine cylinder
head removed from the block.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the engine cylinder head from the cyl-
inder block.
(2) Use Valve Spring Compressor Tool
MD-998772A and compress each valve spring.
(3) Remove the valve locks, retainers, springs and
valve stem oil seals. Discard the oil seals.
(4) Use an Arkansas smooth stone or a jewelers
file to remove any burrs on the top of the valve stem,
especially around the groove for the locks.
(5) Remove the valves, and place them in a rack in
the same order as removed.
VALVE CLEANING
Clean all carbon deposits from the combustion
chambers, valve ports, valve stems, valve stem
guides and head.
Clean all grime and gasket material from the en-
gine cylinder head machined gasket surface.
INSPECTION
Inspect for cracks in the combustion chambers and
valve ports.
Inspect for cracks on the exhaust seat.
Inspect for cracks in the gasket surface at each
coolant passage.
Inspect valves for burned, cracked or warped
heads.
Inspect for scuffed or bent valve stems.
Replace valves displaying any damage.
VALVE REFACING
(1) Use a valve refacing machine to reface the in-
take and exhaust valves to the specified angle.
Fig. 7 Engine Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening
Sequence
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