Installation (2.9L Engine)

Apply sealing compound to joining surfaces. Place intake manifold gasket into position. Ensure that tab on right bank cylinder head gasket fits into cut-out of manifold gasket. Apply sealing compound to attaching bolt bosses on intake manifold. Install intake manifold and tighten bolts in sequence. See Fig 1 .
Install distributor so rotor and housing are in same position as marked during removal. Install distributor hold-down clamp and attaching bolt. Install rocker arm covers.
Install distributor cap. Coat inside of each spark plug wire connector with silicone grease with a small screwdriver, and install wires. Connect distributor wiring harness.

Fig 1: 2.9L Engine Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
Install upper intake manifold assembly. Connect vacuum hoses and electrical leads disconnected during removal. Install and adjust throttle linkage.
Connect hoses to radiator and by-pass hose from thermostat housing rear cover to intake manifold. Refill and bleed cooling system. Connect negative battery cable. Check ignition timing and engine idle speed. Check engine for leaks.