Lower Timing Covers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM ProMaster 3500, 2017 RAM ProMaster 2500, and 2017 RAM ProMaster 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the gasket mating surfaces.
- Using a new gasket, install the lower timing cover (2) and tighten bolts (1) finger tight.
- Install the (special tool #99396039, Tool, Alignment) (2) and align lower timing cover. Tighten the bolts (1) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the alignment tool (2).
- Install the idler pulley. Tighten bolt 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Install the serpentine belt tensioner. Tighten bolt 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install the bypass filter. Refer to FILTER, BYPASS, INSTALLATION .
- Install the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION .
- Install the engine into vehicle. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.