Removal & Installation: Installation
- Inspect and clean timing chain cover sealing surfaces.
- 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.
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- Install timing cover and gasket. Tighten M10 cover bolts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs) and M6 bolts to 12 N.m (105 INCH lbs). See Figure.
- Install front crankshaft oil seal using Special Tool 6780-2 sleeve and 6780-1 installer.
- Lower vehicle.
- Install right engine mount. See INSTALLATION .
- Install screws attaching heater supply tube to right front frame rail area.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Connect heater hose to supply tube at right front frame rail area.
- Install AC/Generator belt tensioner/bracket assembly.
- Install crankshaft vibration damper.
- Install accessory drive belts.
- Install belt splash shield and right front wheel.
- Lower vehicle.
- Install coolant pressure container.
- Fill cooling system.
- Connect negative battery cable.