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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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What special tools are required to change out the spark plugs in the 06 HEMI.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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spark plug wrench, two shorty extensions, 10mm socket, anti-seize. It's really not a problem, just takes a little longer because of the 16 plugs and coil packs.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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I just changed mine like 2 weeks ago and thats all i used to. It's not that hard.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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I was just wondering mainly about the plugs in the back by the fire wall
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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On the extention side of things, we use an extention called a "wobble bar" over here in the UK.
Not sure what you might call it in the USA?
It's an extention that has rounded ends and therefore allows a little movement when you insert it into a socket etc.
I found this very useful, as it gave me enough play to get into those awkward places.
as did a universal extention. Just take your time and as said earlier, use the anti-sieze compound on your new plugs to help with their removal next time.
Hemi plug removal isn't hard..............just time consuming.
Al.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 03:20 PM
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I was looking at the ones back by the brake power booster. They seem like they would be the toughest.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 04:24 PM
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I was looking at the ones back by the brake power booster. They seem like they would be the toughest.
Replace the back four plugs on each bank first.
That way, you tackle the toughest plugs first when your fresh!
With these out of the way, your plain sailing and looking forward to finishing, as the easy plugs are next.
That's what I did.
Al.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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err ... feeling a little foolish asking this... but ... 16 plugs? i only replaced 8. are there two per cylinder? I have an '04 hemi.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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Lol. Yes there are two per cylinder. The other one is located UNDER the coil pack on each cylinder. You have to remove each coil one at a time to replace the plugs. Don't take off more than one at a time or you might get confused as to their location and can get a misfire.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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this is another item that if someone does it themselves at home, it would make for a great DIY...i see enough info here to almost do it, but as you can see, some things arent that clear...(no offense meant to hoopdad).
 
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