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:
- MAP sensor
- Power steering reservoir
- EGR tube
- Throttle cable bracket
The repair screws require a unique tightening torque specification from the original screw. Refer to the following table for specification.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | TORQUE* |
| STRIP-OUT REPAIR SCREWS ONLY | |
| MAP Sensor Repair Screw | 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.) |
| Power Steering Reservoir Repair Screw | 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) |
| EGR Tube Attaching Repair Screw | 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) |
| Throttle Cable Bracket Repair Screw | 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) |
| *Install Slowly Using Hand Tools Only | |