Cover - Timing: Installation

Fig 1: Timing Cover Sealant

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TIMING CHAIN COVER

2 - WATER PASSAGE O-RING

3 - MOPAR® ENGINE RTV SEALER

CAUTION: Do not use oil based liquids to clean timing cover or block surfaces. Use only rubbing alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Use no wire brushes or abrasive wheels or metal scrapers, or damage to surfaces could result.

Clean timing chain cover and block surface using rubbing alcohol.
CAUTION: The 3.7L uses a special anaerobic sealer instead of a gasket to seal the timing cover to the engine block, from the factory. For service repairs, Mopar® Engine RTV must be used as a substitute.
Inspect the water passage o-rings (2) for any damage, and replace as necessary.
Apply Mopar® Engine RTV sealer to front cover as shown (3) using a 3 to 4 mm thick bead.

Fig 2: Timing Chain Cover Fasteners
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Install cover. Tighten fasteners in sequence as shown in to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
Install crankshaft damper (Refer to CRANKSHAFT DAMPER - INSTALLATION) .
Install the A/C compressor (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - INSTALLATION) .
Install the generator (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - INSTALLATION) .
Install accessory drive belt tensioner (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELT TENSIONERS - INSTALLATION) .
Install radiator upper and lower hoses.
Install both heater hoses.
Install radiator fan (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION) .
Fill cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Connect the battery negative cable.