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2023 Dodge and Ram Durango R/T Plus, AWD

Spring(S), Valve: Installation

2023 Dodge and Ram Durango R/T Plus, AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
NOTE:

All valve springs and seals are installed in the same manner.

  1. Install a new valve guide seal.
    NOTE:

    The intake spring retainer has a longer free length compared to the exhaust spring retainer.

  2. Install the valve spring.
  3. Install the valve spring retainer.
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  4. Using the (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (2) and the (special tool #9065-3, Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor) (1), compress the valve spring and install the valve spring retainer locks.
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  5. Remove the (special tool #9065C, Compressor, Valve Spring) (2) and the (special tool #9065-3, Adapter, Valve Spring Compressor).
  6. Release the air charge (1) in the cylinder.
    CAUTION:

    Verify that the pushrods are fully seated into the lifters and the rocker arms. Recheck after rocker arm shaft has been torqued to specification.

  7. Install the rocker arm shaft and push rods. Refer to ROCKER ARM, VALVE, INSTALLATION  .
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  8. Using the sequence shown, tighten the rocker shaft bolts as follows:
    • Snug to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.)
    • Torque to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.)
    • Individually loosen by 1/2 turn and re-torque to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.)
    • Finally, Rotate 30 degrees
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  9. Remove the (special tool #9070, Retainer, Push Rod) (1).
  10. Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION .
  11. Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION  .
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.
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