2007 Commander XK Factory Service Manual 9 - ENGINE

MANIFOLD - INTAKE

DESCRIPTION

The intake manifold is made of a composite material and features long runners which maximizes low end torque. The intake manifold uses single plane sealing which consist of eight individual press in place port gaskets to prevent leaks.

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKAGE

An intake manifold air leak is characterized by lower than normal manifold vacuum. Also, one or more cylinders may not be functioning.

WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR THE FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.


1. Start the engine.
2. Spray a small stream of water at the suspected leak area.
3. If a change in RPM is observed the area of the suspected leak has been found.
4. Repair as required.

REMOVAL




1. Remove engine cover (1).
2. Bleed fuel system
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
3. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
4. Remove air inlet hose.
5. Remove ignition wires from on top of intake manifold.
6. Disconnect electrical connectors for the following components:
7. Remove wire harness from intake manifold.
8. Disconnect brake booster hose, purge hose, and MUA hose ( Make Up Air Hose ).
9. Remove EGR tube from intake manifold.
10. Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in a crisscross pattern starting from the outside bolts and ending at the middle bolts.
11. Remove intake manifold as an assembly.

CLEANING

NOTE: There is NO approved repair procedure for the intake manifold. If severe damage is found during inspection, the intake manifold must be replaced.

Before installing the intake manifold thoroughly clean the mating surfaces. Use a suitable cleaning solvent, then air dry.

INSPECTION


1. Inspect the intake sealing surface for cracks, nicks and distortion.
2. Inspect the intake manifold vacuum hose fittings for looseness or blockage.

INSTALLATION


1. Position intake manifold.
2. Install intake manifold retaining bolts, and tighten in sequence from the middle bolts towards the outside in a crisscross pattern. Torque fasteners to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
3. Install EGR tube.
4. Install wire harness on intake manifold.
5. Connect electrical connectors for the following components:


6. Install ignition wires.
7. Connect Brake booster hose, purge hose, and MUA hose ( Make Up Air hose ).
8. Install air inlet hose.
9. Connect negative cable to battery.
10. Install engine cover (1).