2.4L DOHC Engine: Pump-Oil: Installation

Fig 1: Oil Pump Sealing

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1 - O-RING

2 - SEALER LOCATION

1. Make sure all surfaces are clean and free of oil and dirt.
2. Apply Mopar® Gasket Maker (2) to oil pump as shown. See Fig 1. Install O-ring (1) into oil pump body discharge passage.
3. Prime oil pump with engine oil before installation.
4. Align oil pump rotor flats with flats on crankshaft. Install the oil pump to the block. See Figure.
   CAUTION: To align, the front crankshaft seal MUST be out of pump, or damage may result.
   Fig 2: Crankshaft Front Oil Seal - Installation

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   1 - SEAL PROTECTOR 6780 - 2

   2 - SEAL

   3 - FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL INSTALLER 6780 - 1

5. Install new front crankshaft seal (2) using Front Crankshaft Oil Seal Installer 6780 (3). See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Crankshaft Key

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   1 - CRANKSHAFT KEY

6. Install crankshaft key (1). See Figure.
   Fig 4: Crankshaft Sprocket - Installation

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   1 - CRANKSHAFT DAMPER/SPROCKET INSTALLER 6792

   2 - TIGHTEN NUT TO INSTALL

   CAUTION: The crankshaft sprocket is set to a predetermined depth from the factory for correct timing belt tracking. If removed, use of Special Tool 6792 is required to set the sprocket to original installation depth. An incorrectly installed sprocket will result in timing belt and engine damage.
7. Install crankshaft sprocket using Crankshaft Damper/Sprocket Installer 6792 (1). See Fig 4.
   Fig 5: Oil Pan

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   1 - OIL FILTER

   2 - OIL PAN GASKET

   3 - OIL PAN

   4 - ADAPTER GASKET

   5 - OIL FILTER ADAPTER

8. Install oil pump pick-up tube.
9. Install oil pan (3) (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION) .
10. Install timing belt rear cover (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT COVER(S) - INSTALLATION) .
11. Install timing belt (Refer to ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT AND SPROCKETS - INSTALLATION)  .