Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
Left
LEFT SIDE
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.
1. Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners. Verify that all studs are in the correct location as shown.
3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Install left side breather and connect breather tube.
5. Install the spark plug wires (3).
6. Install the resonator and air inlet hose.
7. Connect negative cable to battery.
Right
RIGHT SIDE
CAUTION: Do not use harsh cleaners to clean the cylinder head covers. Severe damage to covers may occur.
1. Clean cylinder head cover and both sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gasket as necessary.
2. Install cylinder head cover and hand start all fasteners.
3. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts and double ended studs to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs).
4. Install right rear breather tube and filter assembly.
5. Install spark plug wires (3).
6. Install the oil fill tube.
7. Install PCV hose.
8. Install heater hoses.
9. Install air conditioning compressor retaining bolts.
10. Install accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.
11. Fill Cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
