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Timing Chain Cover: Installation

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  1. Inspect and clean sealing surfaces. Inspect and replace gasket and seal as necessary.
  2. If front crankshaft seal was bench installed, place Special Tool 6780-2, Sleeve over crankshaft nose to guide and protect seal lip.
  3. Before installing timing cover gasket apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar® Engine RTV GEN II to the parting lines between the oil pan and cylinder block (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Sealing
    G02709649Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install timing cover and gasket. Tighten M10 cover bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) and M6 bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.) (Figure).
  5. If not previously performed, install crankshaft oil seal using Special Tool 6780-2 sleeve and 6780-2 installer.
  6. Install crankshaft vibration damper. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  7. Attach power steering pump to bracket.
  8. Install A/C belt tensioner assembly to timing cover.
  9. Install generator/power steering drive belt tensioner pulley and bracket.
  10. Install radiator fan (Refer to RADIATOR FAN ).
  11. Install accessory drive belts. (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE ).
  12. Install upper radiator crossmember.
  13. Connect negative cable.
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