Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
insulator, terminal, or the insulation. Wipe spark plug insulator clean with a dry cloth before installation.
5. Remove spark plug
INSTALLATION
1. Install spark plug and tighten to 28 Nm (20 ft lb).
2. When installing the spark plug cables, make sure the coil or spark plug insulator and terminals are fully seated.
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A click sound should be heard or felt when the terminals are properly attached.
3. Pull Generator back into place.
4. Install upper Generator bracket with the 4 bolts.
5. Install the accessory drive belt, refer to Cooling System.
OTHER PLUGS
REMOVAL
1. Spray compressed air around spark plug to prevent foreign material from entering combustion chamber.
2. Remove spark plug wire by grasping boot and turning 1/2 turn while pulling boot back in a steady motion.
3. Remove spark plug using socket with foam insert.
INSPECT FOR:
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Color of Deposits
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Excessive Deposits
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Electrode wear
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Cracked or Damaged Threads Or Insulator
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Worn or Bent Electrodes
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Damaged Gasket
INSTALLATION
1. Start plug in cylinder head by hand, to prevent cross threading.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten plugs, overtightening can distort plugs resulting in a changed gap.
2. Torque spark plugs to 20 ft-lbs (28 Nm).
3. Install secondary ignition cables on spark plugs, (be sure connectors are pushed onto plug completely).
CAUTION: When replacing spark plugs because of a high speed miss condition; wide open throttle operation should be avoided for approximately 80
km (50 miles) after installation of new plugs. this will allow deposit shifting in the combustion chamber to take place gradually and avoid plug destroying
splash fouling shortly after the plug change.
