What are the torque specs for the 1997 Dakota 4 cylinder exhaust manifold? I am replacing the gasket.

Exhaust Manifold To Cylinder Head - 9.58 ft lbs
Exhaust Pipe To Exhaust Manifold - 20 ft lbs
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Torque Specs Database

DeVille, Eldorado, Seville 1999-2005

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Cylinder Head

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Removal & Installation

Left Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Exhaust manifold Alternator Water crossover Intake manifold Valve cover Timing cover Secondary camshaft drive chain Power steering return hose retaining bolt from the cylinder head 3 M6 external drive bolts from the front portion of the cylinder head 10 M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts Cylinder head and gasket.
   
5. Clean the head mating surfaces.

To install:

Fig. Left cylinder head bolt torque sequence-4.6L engine

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Lubricate the bolts with engine oil prior to installation.
2. Torque the M11 bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm), plus an additional 70 degrees
   2. Step 2: Turn an additional 60 degrees
   3. Step 3: Turn an additional 60 degrees (total 190 degrees)
   
   
3. Torque the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   Power steering return hose retaining bolt to the cylinder head and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Secondary camshaft drive chain Timing cover Valve cover Intake manifold Water crossover Exhaust manifold Negative battery cable
   
5. Change the oil and filter.
6. Fill the cooling system.

Right Side

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Exhaust manifold Water crossover Intake manifold Valve cover Timing cover Secondary camshaft drive chain Electrical connector from the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor Nut attaching the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the exhaust crossover pipe to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the right transaxle mount bracket to the cylinder head Bolt attaching the rear transaxle brace to the transaxle Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head Rear transaxle brace 3 M6 external drive bolts from the front portion of the cylinder head 10 M11 internal drive cylinder head bolts Cylinder head and gasket
   
5. Clean the head mating surfaces.

To install:

Fig. Right cylinder head bolt torque sequence- 4.6L engine

1. Install the cylinder head with a new gasket. Lubricate the bolts with engine oil prior to installation.
2. Torque the M11 bolts in sequence as follows:
   1. Step 1: 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm), plus an additional 70 degrees.
   2. Step 2: Turn an additional 60 degrees.
   3. Step 3: Turn an additional 60 degrees (total 190 degrees).
   
   
3. Torque the M6 bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   Rear transaxle brace over the studs located at the rear of the right cylinder head Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head, loosely Bolts attaching the rear transaxle braces to the transaxle and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Nuts attaching the rear transaxle brace to the cylinder head and tighten 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) Electrical connector to the ECT sensor Bolt attaching the exhaust crossover pipe to the cylinder head and tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm) Nut attaching the coil cassette ground wire to the cylinder head and tighten to 13 ft. lbs. (17 Nm) Secondary camshaft drive chain Timing cover Valve cover Intake manifold Water crossover Exhaust manifold Negative battery cable
   
5. Change the oil and filter.
6. Fill the cooling system.

Hi Don. Is a shop doing the gasket replacement or was it a D.I.Y. thing? I ask because the problem may very well be a warped/cracked exhaust manifold, or worse a cylinder head issue. If your doing this yourself, perhaps remove the exhaust manifold and take it to a shop to be checked for warpage or cracks, and simply repace it (along with a new gasket of course) if yours is found to be faulty. Also, use new hardware ( studs/bolts) to install the manifold and torque to proper torque specs. Proper torque is important.

let me see if i can get some info 4 you.

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REMOVAL

1. Drain the coolant and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
2. Remove the breather hose (between the air cleaner and the head cover).
3. Remove the air-intake hose.
4. Remove the vacuum hose, fuel hose and coolant hose.
5. Remove the cables from the spark plugs. The cables should be removed by holding the boot portion.
6. Remove the ignition coil.
7. Remove the power steering oil pump and bracket.
8. Remove the intake manifold.
9. Remove the heat protector and exhaust manifold assembly.
10. Remove the coolant pump pulley and the crankshaft pulley.
11. Remove the timing belt cover.
12. Remove the timing belt tensioner pulley.
13. Remove the timing belt.
14. Remove the head cover.


15. Remove the cylinder head assembly. The cylinder head bolts should be removed by using Special Tool, Cylinder Head Bolt Wrench (09221-32001) or equivalent, in the sequence as shown in the illustration in two or three steps.
16. Remove the gasket pieces from the cylinder block top surface and cylinder head bottom surface. NOTE: Make sure that the gasket pieces do not fall in the engine.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean all gasket surfaces of the cylinder block and the cylinder head.
2. Install a new cylinder head gasket onto the cylinder head assembly. Apply sealant to the gasket and do not reuse the old cylinder head gasket.


3. Install the cylinder head bolts. Starting at top center, tighten all cylinder head bolts in sequence as shown in illustration, using the Cylinder Head Bolt Wrench (09221 - 32001) or equivalent. Repeat the procedure, re-tightening all cylinder head bolt to the specified torque. (torque spec is Cold Engine 105-115 Nm (76-83 ft lb) )
4. Install the timing belt tensioner pulley.
5. Install the timing belt on the camshaft sprocket, making sure that the tension side is tightened by turning the camshaft sprocket in reverse, all timing marks are in alignment.
6. Adjust the timing according to "Timing Belt"
7. Install the rocker cover and tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Rocker cover belt:

2.5-3.5 Nm (25-35 kg.cm, 2-3 ft. lbs.)

8. Install the timing belt cover.
9. Install the new intake manifold gasket and the intake manifold. Tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
10. Install the new exhaust manifold gasket and the exhaust manifold. Tighten the exhaust manifold attaching nuts to the specified torque.
11. Install the surge tank and tighten the nuts bolts to the specified torque.
12. Install the power steering oil pump and bracket.
13. Install the ignition coil.
14. Install the air intake hose.
15. Connect the vacuum hose, fuel hose and water hose.
16. Install breather hose.

Install the cylinder head bolts. Starting at top center, tighten all cylinder head bolts in sequence as shown in illustration, using the Cylinder Head Bolt Wrench (09221 - 32001) or equivalent. Repeat the procedure, re-tightening all cylinder head bolt to the specified torque. (torque spec is Cold Engine 105-115 Nm (76-83 ft lb) )
. Install the timing belt tensioner pulley.
. Install the timing belt on the camshaft sprocket, making sure that the tension side is tightened by turning the camshaft sprocket in reverse, all timing marks are in alignment.
. Adjust the timing according to "Timing Belt"
. Install the rocker cover and tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Rocker cover belt:

2.5-3.5 Nm (25-35 kg.cm, 2-3 ft. lbs.)

. Install the timing belt cover.
Install the new intake manifold gasket and the intake manifold. Tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Install the new exhaust manifold gasket and the exhaust manifold. Tighten the exhaust manifold attaching nuts to the specified torque.
. Install the surge tank and tighten the nuts bolts to the specified torque.
. Install the power steering oil pump and bracket.
. Install the ignition coil.
. Install the air intake hose.
Connect the vacuum hose, fuel hose and water hose.
. Install breather hose.

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Left side front cylinder head



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence-3.4L engine

Cylinder head by aligning it with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Left side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Right side rear cylinder head:



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence-3.4L engine

New cylinder head gasket

Cylinder head on top of the gasket and make certain it is lined up properly with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Right side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Spark plug wires

Exhaust crossover pipe. Torque the fastener to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

Valve rocker arms and pushrods. Torque the fastener to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Using a torque angle meter torque the fastener an additional 30 degrees.

Lower intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).

Upper intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

Fig. Left side exhaust manifold bolt torque sequence-3.0L engine




Fig. Right side exhaust manifold bolt torque sequence-3.0L engine

Both cases, exhaust manifold and new gasket, torque the bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).

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3.4L Engine To Remove:

1. Remove the lower intake manifold.
2. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe.
3. If removing the right cylinder head, remove the catalytic converter from exhaust manifold.
4. If removing the left cylinder head, remove the engine oil dipstick and tube.
5. Remove the rocker arms and pushrods.
6. Remove and discard the cylinder head bolts.
7. Remove the cylinder head.
8. Clean the mating surfaces on the following items:
   • Cylinder head
   • Cylinder block
   • Intake manifold
9. Clean the cylinder block bolt threads.

NOTE: During disassembly, keep the valve train components together for proper location during assembly.
To Install:
NOTE: Coat the cylinder head bolt threads using thread sealer.

1. If removed, install the following components:
   • Exhaust manifold
   • Accessory studs
   • Spark plugs
2. Place the cylinder head gasket in position over the dowel pins. Ensure that the THIS SIDE UP note is showing.
3. Install the cylinder head. Cylinder head torque sequence ’99-‘00
   
   Cylinder head torque sequence ’01-05
   
   
4. Install the new cylinder head bolts.
   • Tighten the cylinder head bolts a first pass to 44 ft lb (60 Nm).
5. Tighten the cylinder head bolts in sequence an additional 95 degrees.
6. Install the intake gasket.
7. Install the pushrods and rocker arms.
8. Raise and support the vehicle.
9. Install the catalytic converter and dipstick tube and indicator if removed.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the exhaust crossover pipe.
12. Install the intake manifolds.
13. Connect negative battery cable.
14. Fill the cooling system.

Torque sequence ------------------ front | 12 8 4 1 5 9 13 | of | | engine | 11 7 3 2 6 10 14 | ------------------ Final torque must be reached in 3 equal steps Step 1: torque all bolts (except bolt 11) to 110 Ft/Lbs Step 2: torque bolt 11 to 100 Ft/Lbs Recheck final torque in sequence.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the hoses at the thermostat housing.
4. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
5. Remove the cylinder head cover.
6. Loosen the rocker arms.
7. Remove the pushrods.

The valvetrain components must be replaced in their original positions.

1. Remove the intake and exhaust manifold from the cylinder head.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the spark plugs.
3. Disconnect the temperature sending unit wire, ignition coil and bracket assembly from the engine.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt(s).
5. Unbolt and set aside the power steering pump and bracket. Do not disconnect the hoses.
6. Remove the intake and exhaust manifold assembly.
7. If equipped with A/C, perform the following:
   1. Remove the compressor and position it aside with the lines attached.
   2. Remove the compressor bracket bolts from the cylinder head.
   3. Loosen the through bolt at the bottom of the bracket.
   
   
8. Remove the alternator.
9. Remove the cylinder head bolts, the cylinder head and gasket from the block.

Bolt No. 14 cannot be removed until the head is moved forward. Pull the bolt out as far as it will go and suspend in place by wrapping with tape.

1. Discard the gasket. Thoroughly clean the head-to-block mating surface.
2. Clean and inspect the cylinder head thoroughly. Refer to the engine reconditioning portion outlined later in this section.

To install:

1. Coat a new head gasket with suitable sealing compound and place it on the block. Most replacement gaskets will have the word TOP stamped on them.

Apply sealing compound only to the cylinder head gasket. Do not allow sealing compound to enter the cylinder bore.