Removal Procedure
- Remove the engine sight
shield, if necessary. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical-4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• | Twist each spark plug wire 1/2 turn. |
• | Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from the plug. |
- Loosen the spark plug 1 or 2 turns.
- Brush or air blast away any dirt from around the spark plug.
- Remove the spark plug. If removing all the plug at one time, place
each plug in a tray marked with the corresponding cylinder numbers.
Installation Procedure
- Properly position the spark plug washer.
- Inspect the spark plug gap. Adjust the plug as needed.
Specification
Spark plug gap: 1.524 mm (0.060 in)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Hand start the spark plug.
- Tighten the spark plug.
Tighten
• | For used heads tighten the plug to 15 N·m (11 lb ft). |
• | For new aluminum heads tighten the plug to 20 N·m
(15 lb ft). |
• | For new iron heads, tighten the plug to 30 N·m (22 lb ft). |
- Install the spark plug
wire to the spark plug.
- Inspect the wire for proper installation:
• | Push sideways on each boot in order to inspect the seating. |
• | Reinstall any loose boot. |
- Install the engine sight shield, if necessary. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical-4.8L,
5.3L, and 6.0L.