Timing Case Front Housing - Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Inspect oil pan gasket. If torn, gasket must be replaced.
2. Install a new gear housing gasket onto cylinder block and trim any excess gasket material flush to oil pan rail.
3. Place a small amount of Mopar(R) engine RTV to the corners of the block and pan gasket T-joint to ensure a good seal.

4. Install the gear housing. Tighten bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. If a new housing is installed, the camshaft position sensor, and engine speed sensor must be transferred to the new housing.
6. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
7. Install and connect engine speed sensor.

8. Install the injection pump Installation.

9. Install the camshaft Camshaft - Installation Align the crankshaft and camshaft gear marks as shown.

10. Install a new front crankshaft seal into the gear cover.Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal - Installation
11. Apply a bead of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover. Be sure to surround all through holes.

12. Using the seal pilot to align the cover, install the cover to the housing and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts at the 3 and 9 o'clock position finger tight, then in a clockwise direction starting at the 3 o'clock position, tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
13. Snug, but do not torque one bolt at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions. This center's the seal on the crankshaft.
14. Tighten the bolt to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) in a circular pattern.
15. Remove the seal pilot. Install front seal dust shield.

16. Install the crankshaft damper. Tighten bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.), plus an additional 60°.
17. Install the lower fan shroud bracket. Tighten bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
18. Install the upper fan shroud brackets. Hand tighten only.

19. Install the fan support/hub assembly and tighten bolts to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

20. Install the power steering pump.Power Steering Pump - Installation

21. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Tighten bolt to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
22. Install the accessory drive belt Serpentine Accessory Drive Belt - Installation.
23. Install the upper cooling fan/drive/shroud assembly Electric Radiator Fan - Installation

24. Connect the coolant recovery bottle hose to the radiator filler neck.
25. Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
26. Check engine oil level.
27. Fill the cooling system Service and Repair.
28. Connect the negative battery cables.
29. Start engine and inspect for leaks.