Spark Plug - Installation

5.7L

CAUTION: Never use a motorized wire wheel brush to clean spark plugs. Metallic deposits will remain on spark plug insulator and will cause plug misfire.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean any of the spark plugs. Replace only.

1. To aid in the coil installation, apply silicone based grease such as Mopar(R) Dielectric Grease into the spark plug end of the ignition coil rubber boots. Also apply this grease to the tops of spark plugs.





2. Check and adjust the spark plug gap with a gap gauging tool (1). See the Spark Plug Specification section for plug gap.
3. Start the spark plug into the cylinder head by hand to avoid cross threading. Special care should be taken when installing spark plugs into the cylinder head spark plug wells. Be sure the plugs do not drop into the plug wells as electrodes can be damaged.

NOTE: Always tighten spark plugs to the specified torque. Certain engines use torque sensitive spark plugs. It is a good practice to always tighten spark plugs to a specific torque. Over tightening can cause distortion resulting in a change in the spark plug gap, or a cracked porcelain insulator Spark Plug Specifications






4. Install the ignition coil (1) Ignition Coil - Installation
5. Install necessary air filter tubing and air intake components to the top of the engine and to the throttle body.