Timing Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
2. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
3. Remove the cooling fan module and accessory drive belts.
4. Use Special Tool 8191 to hold crankshaft damper while removing center bolt.
Fig. 90
5. Remove crankshaft damper using Special Tools 1023 and C-4685-C2 (Fig. 90).
Fig. 92
6. Remove the lower belt cover located behind the crankshaft damper (Fig. 92).
Fig. 91
7. Remove the A/C belt guide/lift bracket (Fig. 91).
Fig. 93
8. Remove the stamped steel cover (Fig. 92). Do not remove the sealer on the cover, it is reusable (Fig. 93). If some sealer is missing use Mopar Engine RTV GEN II to replace the missing sealer.
9. Remove the left cast cover (Fig. 92).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the left cast cover (Fig. 92) and generator/power steering belt tensioner pulley and bracket.
2. Install the right stamped steel cover (Fig. 92).
3. Install A/C belt guide/lift bracket (Fig. 91).
4. Install the lower cover (Fig. 92).
5. Install the crankshaft damper using Special Tools C-4685-C1 Bolt (5.9 inch) and 6792-1. Install center bolt, and while holding damper with Special Tool 8191, tighten center bolt to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the cooling fan module, accessory drive belts. Refer to Cooling System for procedures.
7. Install upper radiator crossmember.
8. Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.