Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD and 2016 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate both of the battery negative cables.
- Remove shroud assembly, viscous fan, and fan drive. Refer to FAN, COOLING, ELECTRIC, REMOVAL and FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolt (2) and the accessory drive belt tensioner (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the three bolts (2) and position aside power steering pump (2).
- Remove the crankshaft damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL, 6.7L .
- Remove support and lower the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts (1, 3) and the timing cover (2) by gently prying the cover away from the housing, taking care not to mar the gasket surfaces.
- Support the engine timing cover on a flat work surface, and using a suitable punch (1) and hammer, drive the old seal (2) out of the engine timing cover from the front side.