COVER(S), Engine Timing: Installation: Installation
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- Clean the engine timing cover and engine block surface.NOTE:
Always install a new gasket when servicing the engine timing cover.
- Verify that the engine timing cover slide bushings (1) remain located in the engine timing cover.
NOTE:
6.4L timing cover shown in illustration, 5.7L timing cover similar.
- Using a new gasket, install the engine timing cover and tighten the retaining bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).NOTE:
The large lifting stud is torqued to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the large lifting stud to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Install the oil pump pickup tube (2) and the oil pan. Refer to PAN, Oil, Installation, 5.7L or PAN, Oil, AWD, Installation, 5.7L .
- Install the lower radiator hose and clamp.CAUTION:
The Damper Installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper) is assembled in a specific sequence. Failure to assemble this tool in this sequence may result in tool failure and severe damage to either the tool or the crankshaft.
- Assemble the Damper Installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper) (2) as follows:
- Install the nut onto the threaded shaft.
- Install the roller bearing onto the threaded shaft making sure the hardened bearing surface is facing the nut.
- Install the pressing cup (2) from the A/C Hub Installer (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub) onto the threaded shaft.
- Coat the threaded shaft with MOPAR® Nickel Anti-Seize or equivalent.
CAUTION:To prevent severe damage to the crankshaft Damper Installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper), thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing damper.
- Position the crankshaft damper (1) onto the crankshaft.
- Using the crankshaft Damper Installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper) (3) and the pressing cup (2) from A/C Hub Installer (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub), press the crankshaft damper (1) onto the crankshaft.
- Install the crankshaft damper bolt and tighten to 176 N.m (129 ft. lbs.).
- Position the belly pan and install the belly pan retainers (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, Installation .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, Installation .
- Install the A/C condenser. Refer to CONDENSER, A/C, Installation .
- Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR, Engine Cooling, Installation .
- Install the accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (8) and idler pulley (6).
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) clockwise until it contacts the stop and remove the accessory drive belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.
- Install the oil dipstick tube and retaining nut.
- Connect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector (4).
- Install the heater tube (3) into of the water pump.
- Install the heater tube retaining bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector (2).
1 - UPPER RADIATOR CLOSURE PANELS 2 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE 3 - RADIATOR FAN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR 4 - RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY - Install the upper radiator hose (2) and clamp.
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, Intake, Installation, 5.7L .
- Fill the cooling system with the specified type and amount of engine coolant. Refer to Standard Procedure .
- Fill the crankcase with the specified type and amount of engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL SERVICE .
- Position the engine cover (2) and secure the retaining grommets onto the ball studs.
- Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut (1) to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
- Perform the Refrigerant System Charge procedure. Refer to Plumbing, Standard Procedure .
- Start the engine and check for leaks.