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Timing Chain Cover: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: FRONT COVER UPPER T-JOINTS
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NOTE: When using RTV, the sealing surfaces must be clean and free from grease and oil.
NOTE: When using RTV, parts should be assembled in 10 minutes and tighten to final torque within 45 minutes.
  1. Clean all sealing surfaces.
  2. Apply Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) as shown in illustration at the cylinder head to block parting line (1,2).
    Fig 2: LOWER T-JOINTS
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  3. Apply Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) as shown in illustration at the ladder frame to block parting line (1,2).
    Fig 3: SEALING OIL PAN
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  4. Apply Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) as shown in illustration in the corner of the oil pan and block.
  5. Apply 2 mm bead of Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) to the oil pan as shown in illustration.
    Fig 4: TIMING CHAIN COVER SEALING
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  6. Apply 2 mm bead of Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) to the engine block (1,2) as shown in illustration.
    Fig 5: TIMING CHAIN COVER REMOVAL
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  7. Install timing chain cover (1) upwards from under the vehicle.
  8. Install timing chain cover upper retaining bolts and tighten M6 bolts to 9 N.m (80 in lbs) and M8 bolts to 26 N.m (230 in lbs).
  9. Install accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Fig 6: RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET
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  10. Install right engine mount bracket (1).
  11. Install accessory drive belt upper idler pulley.
    Fig 7: RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT
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  12. Install right engine mount (1).
  13. Remove jack from under engine.
  14. Install power steering pump.
  15. Raise vehicle.
    Fig 8: TIMING CHAIN COVER LOWER BOLTS
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  16. Install oil pan to timing chain cover lower retaining bolts (1) and tighten bolts.
  17. Install timing chain cover retaining bolts and tighten bolts to 9 N.m (80 in lbs).
    Fig 9: ENGINE FRONT
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  18. Install water pump pulley (4).
  19. Install crankshaft pulley (2) and tighten bolt.
  20. Install accessory drive belt lower idler pulley.
    Fig 10: A/C COMPRESSOR
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  21. Install lower A/C compressor mounting bracket (2).
  22. Install A/C compressor (1).
  23. Install accessory drive belt. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  24. Install right lower splash shield.
  25. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 11: Cylinder Head Cover Bolt Torque Sequence
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  26. Install cylinder head cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .
    Fig 12: COIL CONNECTOR
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  27. Connect coil electrical connectors (1).
  28. Connect PCV hose (5) to PCV valve.
  29. Connect make up air hose (2).
    Fig 13: COOLANT RESERVOIR
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  30. Install power steering reservoir (2).
  31. Install windshield washer bottle (1).
  32. Install coolant recovery bottle (3).
  33. Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 14: AIR CLEANER INLET
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  34. Install air cleaner housing inlet (2).
    Fig 15: AIR CLEANER HOUSING
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  35. Connect negative cable to battery (3).
  36. Install engine cover.
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