Chrysler 1991 - CYLINDER HEAD;VALVE PLATE

24 - 8 AIR CONDITIONING (5.9L DIESEL)
ing a new clutch onto a compressor that
previously did not have a clutch, use 0.040, 0.020,
and 0.005 shims from the clutch accessory sack.
(14) If the air gap does not meet the specification
given, add or subtract shims as required.
CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove cylinder head bolts.
(2) Using a small hammer and a gasket scraper
separate the cylinder head from the valve plate (Fig.
23).
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Fig. 23 Remove Cylinder Head
(3) Visually Inspect all parts for damage.
(4) Separate the valve plate from the cylinder block
(Fig. 24).
(5) Visually inspect the rear valves and discharge
retainer for damage. Discard any component if any
portion is damaged.
If valve plate and/or cylinder head are to be reused,
carefully remove gasket materials using the gasket
scraper. Do not damage cylinder block or valve plate
surfaces.
INSTALLATION
When installing the cylinder head valve plate,
use the new gaskets in the parts kit.
(1) Coat new valve plate gasket with clean refrig-
erant oil.
(2) Install valve plate gasket by aligning valve
plate gasket to locating pin holes and oil orifice in
cylinder block. (For easy reference, the gaskets have
a notch at the bottom outside edge).
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Fig. 24 Remove Valve Plate
(3) Install valve plate by aligning valve plate locat-
ing pins to the pin holes in the block and position
valve plate.
(4) Install cylinder head and tighten bolts in order
to 32 N«m (24 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 25).
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Fig. 25 Cylinder Head Bolt Torque Sequence