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2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

5.7L V8 Hemi•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque4728 Fluid9 DTC924 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls12

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Variable Valve Timing Actuator Torque Specs

for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7L V8 Hemi · 4WD

Units

14 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Phaser Bolt

Critical

Apply threadlocker, hold cam stationary

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Critical

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

Critical

Often TTY - check spec, may require impact

133 lb-ft · 180 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Critical

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm

Critical

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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VVT Solenoid Bolt

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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