Intake Manifold Gasket: Service and Repair

GENERAL INFORMATION
The intake manifold gasket is a one-piece stamped steel gasket with a sealer applied from the manufacturer. This gasket has end seals incorporated with it.

WARNING: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS MADE OF VERY THIN METAL AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, HANDLE WITH CARE.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean all surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder heads.





2. Place a drop (about 1/4 inch diameter) of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent, onto each of the four manifold to cylinder head gasket corners.





3. Carefully install the intake manifold gasket. Torque end seal retainer screws to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).





4. Install intake manifold and (8) bolts and torque to 1 Nm (10 inch lbs.). Then tighten bolts to 22 Nm (200 inch lbs.) in sequence shown. Then tighten again to 22 Nm (200 inch lbs.). After intake manifold is in place, inspect to make sure seals are in place.
5. Install exhaust manifolds and tighten bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) and nuts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Adjust spark plugs to specification and install the plugs.