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Removal And Installation

REMOVAL 

  1. Remove the engine from the vehicle and mount the engine in the maintenance stand. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  2. Remove the rear crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  3. Drain the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  .
    GC0169919Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Using a suitable oil filter wrench, remove the oil filter (1).
    GC0169964Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Remove the three bolts (5) and the oil cooler heat shield (4).
    GC0102781Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Typical oil cooler shown in illustration

  6. Remove the oil cooler connector bolt (2) and reposition the oil cooler.
  7. Remove and discard the oil cooler seal (1).
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  8. Disconnect the B+ cable (2) and the field generator harness connector (3) from the generator.
  9. Remove the bolts (1, 4) and the generator from the engine.
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  10. Remove the bolt (2) and the dipstick tube (1).
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  11. Remove and discard the dipstick tube O-ring seal (1).
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    12. NOTE:

    Leave the accessory belt tensioner (3) attached to the generator mounting bracket (1).

  12. Remove the three bolts (2) and the generator mounting bracket (1) from the engine.
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  13. Remove the bolt (2), two nuts (1) and the lower intake manifold support bracket (3).
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  14. Remove the three bolts (2) and the intermediate shaft bearing housing (1) from the engine, if equipped.
  15. Remove the cylinder head cover, oil pan and engine timing cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  16. Remove the balance shaft/oil pump assembly. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
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  17. Remove the ladder frame bolts.
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  18. Separate the ladder frame from the engine block using the pry point cast in the rear of the engine block (1).
    GC0121275Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Separate and remove the ladder frame from the engine block using another pry point (1) cast in the right side of the engine block.

INSTALLATION 

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  1. Clean the ladder frame sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol and a plastic scraper in preparation for sealant application.
    CAUTION:

    Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive may result in engine fluid leakage.

    CAUTION:

    Following the application of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within the next 10 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.

  2. Apply a 2 mm bead of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive as shown in illustration.
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  3. Install the ladder frame and tighten the ten bolts in the sequence shown in illustration, following this 2 step method. Tighten according to the following torque values:
    • Step 1: Short black bolts (1 - 4) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
    • Step 2: Long silver bolts (5 - 10) to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the balance shaft/oil pump assembly. Refer to PUMP, ENGINE OIL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  5. Install the engine timing cover, oil pan and cylinder head cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    GC0169431Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. If equipped, install the intermediate shaft bearing housing (1) with three bolts (2) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
    GC0156353Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install the lower intake manifold support bracket (3) with two nuts (1) and one bolt (2) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    GC0169358Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install the generator mounting bracket (1) with three bolts (2) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. If removed, install the accessory belt tensioner (3) to the generator mounting bracket with two bolts tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  10. Install a new O-ring seal (1) on the engine oil dipstick tube lubricated with clean engine oil.
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  11. Install the oil dipstick tube (1) to the engine with the bolt (2) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
    GC0156074Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Install the generator to the generator mounting bracket. Tighten the upper bolt (1) and lower bolts (4) to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  13. Install the positive cable to the generator stud (2) and tighten the nut to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  14. Connect the generator field harness connector (3).
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    Typical oil cooler shown in illustration

  15. Install a new engine oil cooler seal (1) lubricated with clean engine oil.
  16. Position the notch in the engine oil cooler to the tab on the oil filter adapter and install the oil cooler connector bolt (2). Tighten the connector bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  17. If removed, install the coolant inlet (2) and outlet (3) hoses to the engine oil cooler (1).
  18. Install the oil cooler heat shield (4) with three bolts (5) tightened to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
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  19. Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.
  20. Install the oil filter (1) until the gasket contacts base. Tighten the oil filter to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  21. Install a new rear crankshaft oil seal. Refer to SEAL, CRANKSHAFT OIL, REAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  22. Install the transmission to the engine and install the engine in the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  23. Fill the engine crankcase with the proper oil to the correct level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  .
  24. Fill the transmission. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURES .
  25. Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
  27. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  28. Start engine and check for leaks.
  29. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check cooling system for correct fluid level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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