Timing Cover: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
2. Remove upper radiator support crossmember.
3. Remove radiator fan.
4. Remove accessory drive belts.
5. Remove crankshaft vibration damper.
6. Remove power steering pump from mounting bracket.
7. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner pulley and bracket.





8. Remove timing chain cover attaching bolts and remove cover (Fig. 114).

INSTALLATION
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. 115).
4. Install timing cover and gasket. Tighten M10 cover bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) and M6 bolts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.) (Fig. 114).
5. If not previously performed, install crankshaft oil seal using Special Tool 6780-2 sleeve and 6780-2 installer.
6. Install crankshaft vibration damper.
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.
11. Install accessory drive belts.
12. Install upper radiator crossmember.
13. Connect negative cable.