Cover-Timing Chain: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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 (1).
- Install timing cover (2) and gasket (1). Tighten M10 cover bolts (4) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) and M6 bolts (3) to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
- Install front crankshaft oil seal using Special Tool 6780-2 sleeve and 6780-1 installer (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL - FRONT - INSTALLATION) .
- Install crankshaft vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER - INSTALLATION) .
- Install accessory drive belts (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION) .
- Install lower splash shield (2) and retaining bolts (1).
- Lower vehicle.
- Fill cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
- Connect negative battery (1) cable.