Cover(S), Engine Timing: Installation

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Clean the engine timing cover (1), cylinder head and cylinder engine block mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 10 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within the next 10 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.
Apply a 3 to 4 mm bead of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive meeting FCA material specification MS-GF-44-B or MS-GF-46 (2) to the timing chain cover flange (1). Apply the bead of sealant 0 - 2 mm from the edge of the chamfer (3).
NOTE:
The bead of sealant must be uninterrupted.

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Apply a 3 to 4 mm bead of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive (MS-GF-44-B or MS-GF-46) to the to the perimeter of the two locations (2) indicated in the central zone of the timing chain cover.
NOTE:
The bead of sealant must be uninterrupted.

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Verify the engine timing cover locating dowels (2) are in place.
Apply Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive (MS-GF-44-B or MS-GF-46) as shown in illustration at the cylinder head to engine block parting line (1) and ladder frame to engine block parting line (1).

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NOTE:
Remove the protective cover from the oil pan prior to timing chain cover installation.
Apply a 3 to 4 mm bead (1) of Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive (MS-GF-44-B or MS-GF-46) to the oil pan flange as shown in illustration.
NOTE:
The bead of sealant must be uninterrupted.

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Keeping the timing chain cover in a vertical position with a slight outward tip at the top of the cover, load the timing chain cover at the bottom, along the oil pan and rock the top of the cover into place, being extremely careful not to wipe or disturb the Mopar® Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive pattern.
Align the locator pins on the engine block to the timing chain cover.
Install the timing chain cover with five M10 bolts (3), six M6 bolts (1) and four M8 bolts (2).

Fig 1: Timing Chain Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Tighten the fifteen bolts in the sequence shown in illustration to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the idler pulley (1) and tighten the bolt (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the four oil pan to timing chain cover bolts (1) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the A/C compressor mounting bracket (1) with three M8 bolts (3) and the lower A/C compressor mounting bolt (2).
Tighten the three M8 bolts (3) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the lower A/C compressor mounting bolt (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install a new front crankshaft seal if necessary. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the right engine mount insulator. Refer to INSTALLATION .

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Apply clean engine oil to the vibration damper bolt threads and between the bolt head and washer.
Install the vibration damper (1c) and vibration damper bolt (1b). Use (special tool #9707, Holder, Vibration Damper) (1a) and tighten the bolt (1b) to the proper specifications.
Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the water pump pulley (1) and tighten the three bolts (2) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Position the dust shield flange (1) into the tensioner pulley bearing (2).

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NOTE:
The tensioner pulley bolt is a left-hand thread.

NOTE:
The tensioner pulley, dust shield and bolt are not serviced separately from the tensioner assembly. If the threads or pulley are damaged, the tensioner assembly must be replaced. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, REMOVAL .
Install the tensioner pulley (1), dust shield (2) and tighten the bolt (3) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
Install the cylinder head cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .
If required, change the engine oil and filter. Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
Install the air cleaner body and the clean air hose. Refer to HOSE, CLEAN AIR, INSTALLATION .
Install the resonator and the engine cover. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
Start engine and check for leaks.
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

NOTE:

The Cam/Crank Variation Relearn procedure must be performed using the scan tool anytime there has been a repair/replacement made to a powertrain system, for example: flywheel, valvetrain, camshaft and/or crankshaft sensors or components.