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Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Engine Cover, Clean Air Hose, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Electrical Connector & Air Cleaner Housing
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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove air cleaner assembly (2, 4).
  3. Remove the engine cover (1).
    Fig 2: Using Special Tool 6958 Spanner Wrench
    GC0083414Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Drain cooling system.
  5. Remove the fan drive assembly.
    Fig 3: Drive Belt (5.7L Engine)
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  6. Remove accessory drive belt (3).
  7. Remove fan shroud.
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to disconnect A/C lines or discharge refrigerant.

    Fig 4: A/C Compressor
    GC0089586Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Remove A/C compressor and position aside.
    Fig 5: A/C Line P-Clip & Retaining Bolt
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  9. Remove the A/C line support brace (2).
    Fig 6: Remove/Install Generator
    GC0158032Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the generator and position aside.
    Fig 7: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor & Thermostat
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  11. Remove upper radiator hose (1) at the thermostat housing (3).
  12. Disconnect the temperature sensor electrical connector (2).
    Fig 8: Lower Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses
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  13. Disconnect both heater hoses (2) at timing cover.
  14. Disconnect lower radiator hose (1) at the water pump.
    Fig 9: Crankshaft Damper Removal
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    1 - 3 - Jaw Puller 1023
    2 - Crankshaft Insert 8513A
  15. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner and both idler pulleys.
  16. Remove crankshaft damper (2). Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL, 5.7L  .
  17. If equipped, remove power steering pump and set aside.
  18. Raise the vehicle.
    NOTE:

    If equipped with 4WD. The front axle housing requires to be lowered but does not require removal from the vehicle.

  19. Drain the engine oil.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Front Skid Plate
    GC0088239Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  20. If equipped, remove the front skid plate (2).
    Fig 11: Actuator & Connector
    GC0152030Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Disconnect and position aside the axle disconnect actuator (2) wiring connector (1).
    Fig 12: Propeller Shaft & Pinion Flange Reference Mark
    GC0083237Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  22. Mark (4) and remove the front drive shaft (2) at the front axle flange (1).
    Fig 13: Pinion Nose Mounting Bolts
    GC0152031Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  23. Remove the bolts (1) that support the axle pinion to the transmission.
    Fig 14: Engine Mounts, Front Axle & Bolts
    GC0152078Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  24. Using a suitable jack. Support the axle.
  25. Remove the axle support bolts (2, 5).
  26. Lower the axle.
    Fig 15: Oil Pan Removal/Tightening Sequence
    GC0082908Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  27. Remove the oil pan.
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing cover removal.

  28. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 16: Front Cover Slide Bushings
    GC0081770Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  29. Remove timing cover bolts and remove cover.
  30. Verify that timing cover slide bushings (1) are located in timing cover.
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