Chrysler — Removing and Installing the Cylinder Head
Repair & overhaul
From a Chrysler service manual covering: IND. 5, IND. 6, IND. 7, IND. 8. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Procedure
- Disconnect the parts attached to the head.
- Remove the cap screws and stud nuts.
- Use a new gasket; clean head and block free of carbon and dirt.
- Tighten cap screws in sequence, drawing all down evenly.
- Torque cap screws to 65 to 70 foot pounds and stud nuts to 52 to 57 foot pounds.
- Repeat until all screws and nuts are tight.
- Make final tightening and tension check after engine has run and is still warm.
Tools required
- Torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Cap screws 65 to 70 foot pounds
- Stud nuts 52 to 57 foot pounds
Source: Chrysler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.