Damper, Vibration: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
To prevent severe damage to the crankshaft, damper, and damper installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper), thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing damper.
- Position the damper onto the crankshaft.
- Assemble the damper installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper) (2) and the A/C hub installer cup (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub) (1).
- Using the damper installer (special tool #8512A, Installer, Damper) (2) and the A/C hub installer cup (special tool #6871, Installer, A/C Hub) (1), press the damper onto the crankshaft.
- Coat the vibration damper bolt threads with Mopar ® Nickel Anti-Seize or equivalent, install and tighten the bolt to 175 N.m (130 ft. lbs.).
- Install the cooling fan assembly. Refer to FAN, COOLING, ELECTRIC, INSTALLATION and FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, INSTALLATION .
- Install the radiator upper shroud and tighten fasteners to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
- Install the radiator upper hose.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION .
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the negative battery cable.