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Rear Timing Cover

TIMING BELT COVER(S) REAR

REMOVAL
1. Remove camshaft sprocket(s).





2. Remove rear timing belt cover bolts (Fig. 137).
3. Remove the rear cover(s).





NOTE: The right side rear timing belt cover has O-rings to seal the water pump passages to cylinder block (Fig. 139). Do not reuse the O-rings.

INSTALLATION





1. Inspect the rear cover foam seals for damage or wear (Fig. 138). Replace as necessary.
2. Clean right rear timing belt cover O-ring sealing surfaces and grooves (Fig. 139). Lubricate new O-rings with Mopar Dielectric Grease or equivalent to facilitate assembly.
3. Position NEW O-rings on cover (Fig. 139).








4. Install rear timing belt covers (Fig. 140) and (Fig. 141). Tighten bolts to the following specified torque:
- M10 - 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
- M8 - 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
- M6 - 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
5. Install camshaft sprockets and reassemble all components.