Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Fig. 48
A steel backed silicon gasket is used with the cylinder head cover (Fig. 48). This gasket can be used
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect closed ventilation system and evaporation control system from cylinder head cover.
3. Remove the air inlet hose.
4. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket. The gasket may be used again.
INSTALLATION
1. The cylinder head cover gasket can be used again. Install the gasket onto the head rail.
2. Position the cylinder head cover onto the gasket. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install closed crankcase ventilation system and evaporation control system.
4. Install the air inlet hose.
5. Connect the negative cable to the battery.