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 MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS
 AND
 BODY
 28
 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
 14 
 DRIVETRAIN
 .,,, 22
 GENERAL INFORMATION
 1 
GENERAL
 INFORMATION INDEl 
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Classification
 of
 Lubricants
 . 3 
Components
 Requiring
 No
 Lubrication
 4 
Fuel Requirements
 . 2 
Introduction
 1 
Lubrication
 and
 Replacement Parts  Recommendation
 3 
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Routine Maintenance
 2 
Starting
 Assistance (Jump Starting)
 9 
Vehicle
 Lifting
 Recommendations
 ............ 10 
Vehicle Noise
 Control
 2 
Vehicle Towing Recommendations
 11 
INTRODUCTION 
 Lubrication and maintenance is divided into re
quired and recommended service tasks. The required  service tasks must be completed to verify the emis
sion controls function correctly. The recommended 
service tasks should be completed to maintain safety 
and durability.  This information will assist the service personnel 
in providing maximum protection for each owner's 
vehicle.  Conditions can vary with individual driving habits. 
It is necessary to schedule maintenance as a time in
terval as well as a distance interval.  It is the owner's responsibility to determine the ap
plicable driving condition. Also to have the vehicle  serviced according to the maintenance schedule, and 
to pay for the necessary parts and labor.  Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 
(GVWR) of 3 855 kg (8,500 lbs.) or less must conform 
to light duty emission standards. Vehicles with a  Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 3 856 kg 
(8,501 lbs.) or more must conform to heavy duty 
emission standards.  The GVWR for each vehicle is listed on the Safety 
Certification Label. This label is affixed to the driver 
side door pillar (Fig. 1). 
Additional maintenance and lubrication informa
tion is listed in the Owner's Manual. 
 Mm
 rv
 CHRYSLER
 DATE
 OF MFR 
MFD BY CORPORATION 
 GVWR 
GAWR FRONT 
GAWR REAR 
 WITH
 TIRES 
WITH
 TIRES 
 RIMS
 AT 
RIMS
 AT 
PSI
 COLD 
PSI
 COLD  THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS
 TO
 ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY 
STANDARDS
 IN
 EFFECT ON
 THE
 DATE
 OF
 MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. 
SINGLE 
 DUAL 
BAR
 CODE 
VEHICLE MADE
 IN 
4648503
 J9UN-25 
Fig. 1 Vehicle Safety
 Certification
 Label 
SEVERE DRIVING
 CONDITIONS 
 Vehicles subjected to severe driving conditions 
should decrease the interval between component 
maintenance. Severe driving conditions are defined 
 as: 
• Frequent short trip driving less than 24 km (15 
miles) 
• Frequent driving in dusty conditions 
• Trailer towing 
• Extensive engine idling 
• Sustained high speed operation 
• Desert operation 
• Frequent starting and stopping 
• Cold climate operation 
LUBRICATION
 AND
 MAINTENANCE   

LUBRICATION
 AND
 MAINTENANCE
 0-11 
J
 DRIVE-ON
 HOIST 
I
 FRAME
 CONTACT
 HOIST 
 TWIN
 POST
 CHASSIS
 HOIST 
FLOOR
 JACK
 RROOD30 
Fig.
 8 Correct Vehicle Lifting
 Locations 
 An axle tube 
A body side sill 
A steering linkage component 
A drive shaft 
The engine or transmission oil pan 
The fuel tank 
• A front suspension arm  Use the correct frame rail lifting locations only 
(Fig. 8). 
HOIST  A vehicle can be lifted with: 
• A single-post, frame-contact hoist 
• A twin-post, chassis hoist 
• A ramp-type, drive-on hoist 
When a frame-contact type hoist is used, verify 
that the lifting pads are positioned properly  (Fig. 8). 
WARNING:
 WHEN
 A
 SERVICE
 PROCEDURE
 RE
 QUIRES
 THE
 REMOVAL
 OF
 THE
 REAR
 AXLE,
 FUEL 
TANK,
 OR
 SPARE
 TIRE,
 EITHER: 
• PLACE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT ON THE REAR 
END OF THE VEHICLE 
« ATTACH THE VEHICLE TO THE HOIST 
« PLACE JACK STANDS UNDER THE VEHICLE 
FOR SUPPORT TO PREVENT TIPPING WHEN 
THE CENTER OF BALANCE CHANGES 
4WD VEHICLES  A standard hoist can be used to lift a 4WD vehicle. 
The hoist should be inspected for adequate clearance.  The lift arms, pads or ramps should be adjusted to 
ensure that there is adequate clearance (Fig. 9). 
 ADJUSTMENT
 PAD 
ii 7 
 MAINTAIN
 CLEARANCE 
 HOIST
 ARM 
RK44 
Fig.
 9 Lifting 4WD Vehicle
 With
 Single-Post 
 Hoist—
 Typical 
 When a twin-post hoist is used, a 4 x 4 x 12-inch 
wood spacer also could be required. Place the wood  spacer under the front axle (opposite the differential 
housing). This will maintain balance and level lift ing. 
CAUTION:
 The
 block
 that
 is
 used must
 be
 secured in
 a
 safe manner. This
 will
 ensure
 that
 it
 will
 not un
balance
 the
 vehicle. 
VEHICLE
 TOWING
 RECOMMENDATIONS 
 When it is necessary to tow a Ram Truck, the rec
ommended method is either: 
• the sling-type, rear-end raised towing method; or 
• the wheel-lift towing method with a tow dolly lo
cated under the front wheels.  A vehicle with flat-bed hauling equipment can also 
be used to transport a disabled vehicle. 
SLING-TYPE 
 FLAT
 BED
 RR0OD29 
Fig.
 10 Tow Vehicles
 With
 Approved
 Equipment   

0 - 12
 LUBRICATION
 AND
 MAINTENANCE 
• A vehicle equipped with SAE approved sling-type 
towing equipment can be used (Fig. 10). However, 
many vehicles are equipped with air dams, spoilers,  and/or ground effect panels. In this case a wheel-lift 
towing vehicle or a flat-bed hauling vehicle is recom mended (Fig. 10). If a flat bed device is used, the ap
proach angle should not exceed 15 degrees. 
GROUND CLEARANCE  The lifted wheels of the disabled vehicle should be 
a minimum of 10 cm (4 in.) off the ground. Make 
sure there is enough clearance at the opposite end. 
This is critical when towing over rough terrain. If  necessary, the rear ground clearance can be increased by removing the wheels from the lifted end 
and then towing with the lifted end closer to the 
ground. If the rear wheels are removed, secure the 
brake drums. A 20 cm (8 in.) ground clearance must 
be maintained between brake drums or rotors and  the ground. 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  The following safety precautions must be consid
ered when preparing for and during a vehicle towing  operation: 
• Remove exhaust pipe tips that interfere with the 
tow sling and crossbar  • Padding should be placed between the tow sling/ 
crossbar and any painted surfaces 
• If the vehicle is damaged, secure the loose and pro
truding parts 
• Always use a safety chain system that is indepen dent of the lifting and towing equipment 
• When placing tow hooks on the rear axle, position  them so they do not damage the brake tubing or 
hoses 
• Do not allow any of the towing equipment to con
tact the fuel tank 
• Do not tow the vehicle by connecting to the front 
or rear shock absorbers 
• The operator should not go under a vehicle while 
it is lifted by the towing equipment. The vehicle 
should first be supported by safety stands 
• Do not allow passengers in a vehicle being towed 
• Observe all state and local laws involving warning  signals, night illumination, speed, etc. 
• Do not exceed a towing speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) 
• Avoid towing distances of more than 24 km (15 
miles) whenever possible  • Do not attach tow chains or a tow sling to a 
bumper, the steering linkage, the universal joints, or  a drive shaft 
REAR-END RAISED TOWING  It is recommended that the rear-end raised towing 
method be used. Vehicles can be towed with the front 
wheels on the ground for extended distances at  speeds not exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph) (Fig. 11).  (1) Attach the J-hooks around the axle shaft tubes 
outboard of the rear springs.  (2) Position and center the sling under and for
ward of the rear bumper.  (3) Attach safety chains (with pads) at each end of 
the rear bumper. 
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position to 
unlock the steering wheel.  (5) Clamp the steering wheel with the front wheels 
in the straight ahead position. 
CAUTION:
 Do not use the steering
 column
 lock
 to 
secure
 front
 wheel
 in the straight-ahead
 position. 
(6) Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL. 
POSITION CENTER BAR FORWARD
 OF
 BUMPER
 -
/
 J-HOOKS OUTBOARD
 OF
 SPRINGS
 RN967A 
Fig. 11 Rear-End
 Raised
 Towing 
FRONT'END RAISED TOWING  If a vehicle cannot be towed from the rear, the 
front-end raised towing method normally can be 
used (Fig. 12).  (1) Center the sling with the bumper and position 
it at the frame front crossmember. 
CAUTION:
 Use tow
 chains
 with
 J-hooks
 for
 con
necting
 to the
 disabled
 vehicle's
 lower
 suspension 
arms.
 Never use
 T-hooks. 
(2) Route the J-hooks and tow chains over the 
steering linkage outboard of the coil spring. 
(3) Attach the J-hooks to the outer end of the 
lower suspension arms. 
(4) Raise the vehicle. 
(5.) Attach the safety chains to the disabled vehicle 
at the frame rails. 
Vehicles equipped with a MANUAL TRANSMIS
SION can be towed with the rear wheels on the   

8D
 - 2
 IGNITION
 SYSTEMS 
• 
A/C
 CLUTCH RELAY STARTER RELAY 
DATA LINK CONTROL 
CONNECTOR
 MODULE J9314-164 
Fig.
 1
 Auto
 Shut Down
 Relay 
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
 The camshaft position sensor is located in the igni
tion distributor (Fig. 2) on all engines. 
 Fig.
 2 Camshaft Position
 Sensor—
 Typical 
The camshaft position sensor contains a hall effect 
device called a sync signal generator to generate a 
fuel sync signal. This sync signal generator detects a 
rotating pulse ring (shutter) on the distributor shaft. 
The pulse ring rotates 180 degrees through the sync  signal generator. Its signal is used in conjunction 
with the crankshaft position sensor to differentiate 
between fuel injection and spark events. It is also 
used to synchronize the fuel injectors with their re spective cylinders. 
When the leading edge of the pulse ring (shutter) 
enters the sync signal generator, the following oc
curs:
 The interruption of magnetic field causes the 
voltage to switch high resulting in a sync signal of  approximately 5 volts. 
When the trailing edge of the pulse ring (shutter) 
leaves the sync signal generator, the following oc
curs:
 The change of the magnetic field causes the  sync signal voltage to switch low to 0 volts.  For component testing, refer to the Diagnostics/Ser
vice Procedures section of this group.  For removal and installation of this component, re
fer to the Component Removal/Installation section of  this group. 
CRANKSHAFT
 POSITION
 SENSOR 
 The sensor is bolted to the top of cylinder block 
near the rear of the right cylinder head (Fig. 3). 
Fig.
 3 Crankshaft Position Sensor—Typical 
*
 Engine speed and crankshaft position are provided 
through the crankshaft position sensor. The sensor  generates pulses that are the input sent to the pow
ertrain control module (PCM). The PCM interprets 
the sensor input to determine the crankshaft posi
tion. The PCM then uses this position, along with  other inputs, to determine injector sequence and ig
nition timing. 
The sensor is a hall effect device combined with an 
internal magnet. It is also sensitive to steel within a 
certain distance from it. 
SENSOR
 OPERATION-3.9L
 ENGINE 
 The flywheel/drive plate has groups of notches at 
its outer edge. On 3.9L V-6 engines, there are three  sets of double notches and three sets of single 
notches (Fig.
 4). 
The notches cause a pulse to be generated when 
they pass under the sensor. The pulses are the input  to the PCM. 
The engine will not operate if the PCM does not re
ceive a crankshaft position sensor input. 
For component testing, refer to the Diagnostics/Ser
vice Procedures section of this group.   

TRANSFER 
CASE 
INSULATOR 
MOUNTING  PLATE 
NUT(B 
RAIL 
ASSEMBLY 
 SPACER 
UPPER 
INSULATOR 
NUT® 
 LOWER 
INSULATOR 
J9109-242 
 Fig.
 9 Rear
 Engine
 Support—4WD
 with
 Manual 
Transmission 
(8) If necessary, remove the transmission support 
spacer (automatic transmission) from the extension 
assembly (Fig. 8). 
(9) If necessary, remove the engine rear support 
plate (automatic transmission) from the transfer case  (Fig. 8). 
INSTALLATION-4WD 
 (1) If removed, position the engine rear support 
plate (automatic transmission) to the transfer case  (Fig. 8). Install the bolts and tighten to 41 N-m (30 
ft. lbs.) torque. 
(2) If removed, position the transmission support 
spacer (automatic transmission) to the extension as
sembly (Fig. 8). Install the bolts and tighten to 68  N-m (50 ft. lbs.) torque. 
(3) Install insulator mounting plate, mounting 
bolts,
 spacers, washers and upper/lower insulators to 
the rail assembly (Figs. 8 and 9). Tighten the mount
ing nuts to 204 N*m (150 ft. lbs.) torque. 
(4) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION-Align the 
engine rear support plate and the transmission sup
port spacer to the insulator mounting plate (Fig. 8).  Lower the engine and transmission onto the insula
tor mounting plate and install the bolts. Tighten the  transmission support spacer nuts to 204 N-m (150 ft.  lbs.) torque. Tighten the engine rear support plate 
bolts to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. 
(5) MANUAL TRANSMISSION—Align the 
transfer case to the insulator mounting plate and  lower the engine and transmission. Install the bolts  and tighten the nuts (Fig. 9 - nut A) to 204 N-m (150  ft. lbs.) torque. Install the bolts and tighten the nuts 
(Fig. 9 - nut B) to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque.  (6) Install the skid plate. 
(7) Lower the vehicle. 
ENGINE
 ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL  (1) Scribe hood hinge outlines on hood. Remove the 
hood. 
(2) Remove the battery. (3) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling 
System for the proper procedure). 
(4) Remove the air cleaner. (5) Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses. Re
move radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling System). 
(6) Set fan shroud aside. (7) Remove the vacuum lines. (8) Remove the distributor cap and wiring. 
(9) Disconnect the accelerator linkage. 
(10) Remove MPI throttle body.  (11) Disconnect the fuel lines. (12) Disconnect the starter wires. 
(13) Disconnect the oil pressure wire.  (14) Discharge the air conditioning system, if 
equipped (refer to Group 24, Heating and Air Condi
tioning for service procedures).  (15) Disconnect the air conditioning hoses. 
(16) Disconnect the power steering hoses, if 
equipped.  (17) Remove starter motor (refer to Group 8B, Bat
tery/Starter/Generator Service).  (18) Remove the generator (refer to Group 8B, Bat
tery/Starter/Generator Service). 
(19) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist. 
(20) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold. 
(21) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:  (a) Support transmission. This will assure that 
the torque converter will remain in proper position  in the transmission housing.  (b) Remove bell housing bolts and inspection 
plate. 
(c) Attach a C-clamp on front bottom of trans
mission torque converter housing to prevent torque 
converter from falling out. 
(d) Remove torque converter drive plate bolts 
from torque converter drive plate. Mark converter  and drive plate to aid in assembly. 
(22) MANUAL TRANSMISSION:  (a) Support transmission. 
(b) Disconnect clutch release mechanism and re
move transmission to clutch housing bolts. 
CAUTION:
 DO NOT
 lift
 the engine by the intake 
 manifold. 
(23) Install an engine lifting fixture. 
(24) Remove engine front mount bolts.   

• 
3.9L
 ENGINE
 9 - 21 (25) Lower the vehicle. 
(26) On automatic transmission vehicles, discon
nect the engine from the torque converter drive 
plate. On manual transmission vehicles, move engine  forward until drive pinion shaft clears the clutch 
disc.
 Remove engine from engine compartment.  (27) Install engine assembly on engine repair 
stand. 
INSTALLATION  (1) Remove engine from the repair stand and posi
tion in the engine compartment. 
(2) Install engine support fixture. 
(3) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist. 
(4)
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: (a) Position the torque converter and drive plate. 
Install torque converter drive plate bolts. Tighten 
the bolts to 31 Nnn (270 in. lbs.) torque. 
(b) Install the engine front mounts. 
(c) Install bell housing bolts. Tighten the bolts to 
41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. 
(d) Remove C-clamp. 
(e) Install the inspection plate. 
(5) MANUAL TRANSMISSION:  (a) Position the drive pinion shaft to the clutch 
disc. 
 (b) Connect the clutch release mechanism and 
install the transmission to clutch bolts. Tighten the 
bolts to 68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.) torque. 
(c) Install the engine front mounts. 
(6) Remove transmission support. 
(7) Install exhaust pipe to manifold. 
(8) Lower the vehicle. 
(9) Remove engine lifting fixture. 
(10) Install the generator (refer to Group 8B, Bat
tery/Starter/Generator Service).  (11) Install starter motor (refer to Group 8B, Bat
tery/Starter/Generator Service).  (12) Connect power steering hoses, if equipped. 
(13) Connect air conditioning hoses. 
(14) Evacuate and charge the air conditioning sys
tem, if equipped (refer to Group 24, Heater and Air  Conditioning for service procedures).  (15) Using a new gasket, install MPI throttle body. 
Tighten the throttle body bolts to 23 N-m (200 in.  lbs.) torque.  (16) Connect the accelerator linkage. 
(17) Connect the starter wires.  (18) Connect the oil pressure wire. 
(19) Install the distributor cap and wiring. 
(20) Connect the vacuum lines. 
(21) Connect the fuel lines. 
(22) Install the radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling 
System). Connect the radiator hoses and heater 
hoses. 
(23) Install fan shroud in position. (24) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling 
System for the proper procedures).  (25) Install the air cleaner. 
(26) Install the battery. 
(27) Warm engine and adjust. 
(28) Install hood and line up with the scribe 
marks.  (29) Road test vehicle. 
CYLINDER
 HEAD COVER 
 A steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cyl
inder head cover (Fig. 1). This gasket can be used  again. 
CYLINDER HEAD COVER GASKET
  
J9209-104 
Fig.
 1 Cylinder Head
 Cover
 Gasket 
REMOVAL  (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 
(2) Disconnect closed ventilation system and evap
oration control system from cylinder head cover.  (3) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket. The 
gasket may be used again. 
CLEANING  Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface. Clean head rail, if necessary. 
INSPECTION  Inspect cover for distortion and straighten, if nec
essary.  Check the gasket for use in "head cover installation. 
If damaged, use a new gasket. 
INSTALLATION  (1) The cylinder head cover gasket can be used 
again. Install the gasket onto the head rail. 
(2) Position the cylinder head cover onto the gas
ket. Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque.  (3) Install closed crankcase ventilation system and 
evaporation control system. 
(4) Connect the negative cable to the battery. 
ROCKER
 ARMS 
REMOVAL  (1) Disconnect spark plug wires by pulling on the 
boot straight out in line with plug. 
(2) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.   

TRANSFER 
CASE 
 TRANSFER 
CASE 
 ENGINE
 REAR 
SUPPORT PLATE 
 EXTENSION 
ASSEMBLY 
TRANSMISSION 
 SUPPORT 
SPACER 
SPACER 
UPPER 
INSULATOR 
INSULATOR 
MOUNTING 
PLATE 
LOWER 
INSULATOR 
fT^RAIL 
 J9109-244 
Fig,
 7 Rear Engine Support—4WD
 with
 Automatic 
Transmission 
(7)
 Lower the vehicle. 
ENGINE
 ASSEMBLY 
REMOVAL 
 (1) Scribe hood hinge outlines on hood. Remove the 
hood.  (2) Remove the battery. 
(3) Drain cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling 
System for the proper procedure).  (4) Remove the air cleaner. 
(5) Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses. Re
move radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling System).  (6) Set fan shroud aside. 
(7)
 Remove the vacuum lines. 
(8) Remove the distributor cap and wiring. 
(9) Disconnect the accelerator linkage. 
(10) Remove MPI throttle body. 
(11) Disconnect the fuel lines. 
(12) Disconnect the starter wires. 
(13) Disconnect the oil pressure wire. 
(14) Discharge the air conditioning system, if 
equipped (refer to Group 24, Heating and Air Condi
tioning for service procedures). 
(15) Disconnect the air conditioning hoses. 
(16) Disconnect the power steering hoses, if 
equipped. 
 INSULATOR 
MOUNTING 
 PLATE 
 SPACER 
UPPER 
L\ f
 INSULATOR 
NUT® 
RAIL 
ASSEMBLY 
 LOWER 
INSULATOR 
l6ff
 RAIL
 I 
 J9109-245 
Fig.
 8 Rear
 Engine
 Support—4WD
 with
 Manual 
Transmission 
 (17) Remove starter motor (refer to Group 8B, Bat
tery/Starter/Generator Service). 
(18) Remove the generator (refer to Group 8B, Bat
tery/Starter/Generator Service). 
(19) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist. 
(20) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold. 
(21)
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:  (a) Support transmission. This will assure that 
the torque converter will remain in proper position  in the transmission housing.  (b) Remove bell housing bolts and inspection 
plate.  (c) Attach a C-clamp on front bottom of trans
mission torque converter housing to prevent torque 
converter from falling out.  (d) Remove torque converter drive plate bolts 
from torque converter drive plate. Mark converter  and drive plate to aid in assembly. 
 (22)
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION;  (a) Support transmission. 
(b) Disconnect clutch release mechanism and re
move transmission to clutch housing bolts. 
 CAUTION: 
manifold. 
 DO
 NOT lift the
 engine
 by the
 intake 
(23) Install an engine lifting fixture. 
(24) Remove engine front mount bolts.   

• 
5.2L
 ENGINE
 9 - 51 (25) Lower the vehicle. 
(26) On automatic transmission vehicles, discon
nect the engine from the torque converter drive 
plate. On manual transmission vehicles, move engine  forward until drive pinion shaft clears the clutch 
disc.
 Remove engine from engine compartment. 
(27) Install engine assembly on engine repair 
stand. 
INSTALLATION 
 (1) Remove engine from the repair stand and posi
tion in the engine compartment. 
(2) Install an engine support fixture. 
(3) Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist. 
(4) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: (a) Position the torque converter and drive plate. 
Install torque converter drive plate bolts. Tighten 
the bolts to 31 N-m (270 in. lbs.) torque. 
(b) Install the engine front mounts. 
(c) Install bell housing bolts. Tighten the bolts to 
41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. 
(d) Remove C-clamp. 
(e) Install the inspection plate. 
(5) MANUAL TRANSMISSION:  (a) Position the drive pinion shaft to the clutch 
disc. 
 (b) Connect the clutch release mechanism and 
install the transmission to clutch bolts. Tighten the 
bolts to 68 N-m (50 ft. lbs.) torque. 
(c) Install the engine front mounts. 
(6) Remove transmission support. 
(7) Install exhaust pipe to manifold.  (8) Lower the vehicle. 
(9) Remove engine lifting fixture.  (10) Install the generator (refer to Group 8B, Bat
tery/Starter/ Generator Service).  (11) Install the starter motor (refer to Group 8B, 
Battery/Starter/Generator Service).  (12) Connect power steering hoses, if so equipped. 
(13) Connect air conditioning hoses. 
(14) Evacuate and charge the air conditioning sys
tem, if equipped (refer to Group 24, Heater and Air  Conditioning for service procedures). 
(15) Using a new gasket, install MPI throttle body. 
Tighten the throttle body bolts to 23 N-m (200 in.  lbs.) torque.  (16) Connect the accelerator linkage. 
(17) Connect the starter wires. 
(18) Connect the oil pressure wire.  (19) Install the distributor cap and wiring. 
(20) Connect the vacuum lines. 
(21) Connect the fuel lines, 
(22) Install the radiator (refer to Group 7, Cooling 
System). Connect the radiator hoses and heater 
hoses. 
(23) Install fan shroud in position. 
(24) Fill cooling system (refer to Group 7, Cooling 
System for the proper procedure).  (25) Install the air cleaner. 
(26) Install the battery.  (27) Warm engine and adjust. 
(28) Install hood and line up with the scribe 
marks.  (29) Road test vehicle. 
CYLIiiER
 HEAD
 COVER 
 A steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cyl
inder head cover (Fig. 1). This gasket can be used 
again. 
CYLINDER HEAD 
J9209-105 
Fig.
 1 Cylinder Head
 Cover
 Gasket 
REMOVAL 
 (1) Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 
(2) Disconnect closed ventilation system and evap
oration control system from cylinder head cover. 
(3) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket. The 
gasket may be used again. 
CLEANING 
 Clean cylinder head cover gasket surface. Clean head rail, if necessary. 
INSPECTION 
 Inspect cover for distortion and straighten, if nec
essary. 
Check the gasket for use in head cover installation. 
If damaged, use a new gasket. 
INSTALLATION 
 (1) The cylinder head cover gasket can be used 
again. Install the gasket onto the head rail. 
(2) Position the cylinder head cover onto the gas
ket. Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque. 
(3) Install closed crankcase ventilation system and 
evaporation control system. 
(4) Connect the negative cable to the battery. 
ROCKER ARMS 
REMOVAL 
 (1) Disconnect spark plug wires by pulling on the 
boot straight out in line with plug.  (2) Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.