Description: Removal & Installation Chrysler Crossfire I

INSTALLATION

1. Check the gasket for tearing and breakage. If damage is evident, replace the gasket.
2. Position the cylinder head covers (2) on the cylinder head. Install the cylinder head cover bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (7 ft. lbs.).
3. Route the engine vacuum hoses on the cylinder head cover retainiers (3).
4. Connect the crankcase ventilator hose to the left cylinder head cover, the ignition coils (2), and the spark plug wires (1).
5. Install the air cleaner housing. «(Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250615-S14278514492007031500000) .

Scheme 37

Scheme 38

1. Remove the cylinder head covers. «(Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - REMOVAL)»(ref-250615-S03807371432007031500000) . NOTE: Rotate engine at the crankshaft in running direction until scribe mark 40° on pulley/vibration damper corresponds with scribe mark on timing chain cover. Grooves in the camshafts must be toward the inside of the wedge.
2. Position the engine timing at 40° ATDC. «(Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING GEARS - OPERATION)»(ref-250615-S19678163532007031500000) .
3. Using Special Tools 9104 (1) and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates, lock the camshafts by placing the tool flush on the cylinder head, and inserting it into the groove in the camshaft.
4. Remove the timing chain tensioner (1).
5. Use a cable tie (1) to secure the timing chains to the camshaft sprockets.
6. Remove the camshaft sprocket bolt (1) and sprocket.
7. Partially loosen the bolts in the sequence shown. (See diagram).
8. Loosen and remove the bearing bridge bolts in the sequence shown. Remove the camshaft bearing bridges.

1. Make sure the engine is at 40° ATDC.
2. Position the camshaft bearing bridge on the camshaft.
3. Using Special Tools 9104 (1) and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates, lock the camshafts by placing the tool flush on the cylinder head, and inserting it into the groove in the camshaft.
4. Install, but do not tighten the bearing bridge bolts.
5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown an additional 90° clockwise.
7. Install the camshaft sprockets and bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
8. Tighten the camshaft sprocket bolts and additional 90° clockwise.
9. Install the timing chain tensioner (1). Tighten the tensioner to 80 N.m (59 ft. lbs.).
10. Remove the cable tie.
11. Remove the Special Tools 9104 and 9105 Camshaft Locating Plates.
12. Install the cylinder head covers. «(Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250615-S17944976732007031500000) .
13. Install the air cleaner housing. «(Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250615-S14278514492007031500000) .

Scheme 39

1. Remove the camshaft bearing bridge. «(Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARMS - REMOVAL)»(ref-250615-S00492419602007031500000) . NOTE: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. NOTE: If shaft is tapped too hard there is a risk of distorting the camshaft bearing bridge and damaging the hollow rocker arm shaft.
2. Use a 16 mm drift (1) to drive out the rocker shaft (2). NOTE: If resistance is encountered while driving rocker shaft out of the camshaft bearing bridge, the bearing must be heated. Do not exceed 160° C.
3. Remove the rocker arms and inspect the bearing surfaces.
4. If longitudal scoring is present on rocker arm bearing, replace the rocker arm.
5. Clean all the parts thoroughly.

Note. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection.

Note. If resistance is encountered while driving rocker shaft out of the camshaft bearing bridge, the bearing must be heated. Do not exceed 160° C.

Scheme 40

1. Cool the rocker arm shaft.
2. Insert the rocker arm shaft (1) into the camshaft bearing bridge (2) and through the rocker arms by tapping it gently with a mallet. Ensure that the rocker arms are not crooked.
3. Insert two camshaft bearing bridge bolts through the attachment holes in the camshaft bearing bridge to align and secure the rocker arm shaft. The oil supply holes in the rocker arm shaft points downward (toward the cylinder head).
4. Install the camshaft bearing bridge. «(Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARMS - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250615-S01035025522007031500000) .