STANDARD PROCEDURE - MANIFOLD STRIPPED THREAD REPAIR

The composite upper intake manifold thread bosses, if stripped out, can be repaired by utilizing a repair screw available through Mopar parts. Repair screws are available for the following manifold attached components:

The repair screws require a unique tightening torque specification from the original screw. Refer to the following chart for specification.


DESCRIPTION
TORQUE*
STRIP-OUT REPAIR SCREWS ONLY
MAP Sensor Repair Screw
4 Nm (35 in. lbs.)
Power Steering Reservoir Repair Screw
9 Nm (80 in. lbs.)
EGR Tube Attaching Repair Screw
9 Nm (80 in. lbs.)
Throttle Cable Bracket Repair Screw
9 Nm (80 in. lbs.)
*Install Slowly Using Hand Tools Only