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Cover - Timing Chain: Installation

Fig 1: Timing Chain Cover Sealing
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  1. Inspect and clean timing chain cover sealing surfaces.
  2. 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 (1).
    Fig 2: Timing Chain Cover
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  3. Install timing cover (2) and gasket (1). Tighten M10 cover bolts (4) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) and M6 bolts (3) to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  4. Install front crankshaft oil seal using Special Tool 6780-2 sleeve and 6780-1 installer. See INSTALLATION .
  5. Install crankshaft vibration damper. See INSTALLATION .
  6. Install accessory drive belts. Refer to 2.7L .
    Fig 3: Lower Splash Shield
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  7. Install lower splash shield (2) and retaining bolts (1).
    Fig 4: Locating Battery
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  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Fill cooling system.
  10. Connect negative battery (1) cable.