Spark Plug Tube: Installation

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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  1. Apply Mopar® Stud and Bearing Mount to a new tube approximately 1 mm (0.039 in.) from the end of tube, in a 3 mm (0.118 in.) wide area.
  2. Install sealer end of tube into the cylinder head. Then carefully install the tube using a hardwood block and mallet. Install the tube until it is seated into the bottom of the bore.
  3. For spark plug tube seal replacement, (Refer to REMOVAL ).
  4. Install cylinder head cover(s). (Refer to INSTALLATION )
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