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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2007GRAND CHEROKEE 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2
Cylinder Head Assembly
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2SECTION Cylinder Head Assembly
Cylinder Head:
Cylinder Head
Cylinder Head - Surface Variation
Inspect the cylinder head for out-of-flatness, using a straightedge and a feeler gauge. If tolerances exceed 0.0508 mm (0.002 in.) replace the cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket-Bolt 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.)
Cylinder Head-Bolts
Step 1- Snug tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
Step 2- Tighten M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and verify M8 bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
Step 3- Turn M12 cylinder head bolts, in sequence, 90 degrees and tighten M8 bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head 25 Nm (220 in. lbs.)
Intake Manifold
Install intake manifold retaining bolts, and tighten in sequence from the middle bolts towards the outside in a crisscross pattern.
Torque fasteners to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.