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Timing Chain Cover

Fig 1: Timing Chain Cover & Gasket
GC0002228Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - GASKET
2 - TIMING CHAIN COVER
CAUTION: Crankshaft oil seal must be removed to insure correct oil pump engagement.
  1. Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
    NOTE: DO NOT USE SEALER ON COVER GASKET
  2. Position new gasket on timing cover (2). Adhere new gasket to chain case cover, making sure that the lower edge of the gasket is 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) beyond the lower edge of the cover.
    Fig 2: Timing Chain Cover Bolt Locations
    GC0002231Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - BOLT - M8 x 1.25 x 95 4 - BOLT - M8 x 1.25 x 80
    2 - BOLT - M10 x 1.5 x 100 5 - BOLT - M8 x 1.25 x 45
    3 - BOLT - M10 x 1.5 x 85
  3. Rotate crankshaft so that the oil pump drive flats are in the vertical position.
  4. Position oil pump inner rotor so the mating flats are in the same position as the crankshaft drive flats.
    CAUTION: Make sure the oil pump is engaged on the crankshaft correctly or severe damage may result.
  5. Install timing cover.
  6. Install timing chain cover bolts (1-5). Tighten M8 bolts (1,4,5) to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) and M10 bolts (2,3) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install crankshaft front oil seal. See INSTALLATION .
  8. Install crankshaft vibration damper. See INSTALLATION .
    Fig 3: Coolant Cross Over Pipe
    GC0002229Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - FLOW TO OIL COOLER
    2 - FLOW TO RADIATOR
    3 - PIPE
    4 - FLOW FROM WATER PUMP
  9. Install the coolant cross over pipe (3).
  10. Install A/C compressor.
  11. Position and install the power steering line hold downs at the cradle and A/C bracket.
  12. Connect the coolant hoses to the coolant cross over pipe.
  13. Install the inner fender splash shield.
  14. Install oil pump pick-up tube with new O-ring. Tighten attaching bolt to 28 N.m (250 in. lbs.).
  15. Install the oil pan. See INSTALLATION .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Accessory Drive Belt
    GC0002230Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - POWER STEERING
    2 - GENERATOR
    3 - ENGINE OIL COOLER
    4 - AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
    5 - IDLER PULLEY
    6 - BELT TENSIONER
    7 - CRANKSHAFT DAMPER
    8 - WATER PUMP
  17. Install water pump and pulley (8). Refer to INSTALLATION .
  18. Install camshaft position sensor. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  19. Connect the A/C (4) electrical connector and the suction, discharge hoses.
  20. Install the oil level indicator tube.
  21. Install the generator (2).
  22. Install the power steering pump (1).
  23. Install the idler pulley (5).
  24. Install the accessory drive belt.
  25. Install the upper engine mount. See INSTALLATION .
  26. Fill crankcase with engine oil to proper level.
  27. Fill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  28. Evacuate and recharge A/C.
  29. Check and refill all fluid levels.
  30. Connect negative cable to battery.
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