Upper Timing Cover

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Fig 1: RTV Sealant Locations To Right Upper Timing Cover

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Clean and gasket sealing surfaces. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION .
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 20 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.

NOTE:
Sealing surfaces must be free of a gasket material and oil residue. Clean the oil pan sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to locations 1 and 2 of the right upper timing cover.
Install the right upper timing cover and tighten bolts finger tight.

Fig 2: RTV Sealant Locations To Left Upper Timing Cover
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NOTE:
Sealing surfaces must be free of a gasket material and oil residue. Clean the oil pan sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application.
Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to locations 1 and 2 of the left upper timing cover.
Install the left upper timing cover and tighten bolts finger tight.

Fig 3: Left & Right Upper Timing Cover Tightening Sequence
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Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten right and left side bolts to:
- M10 to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- M6 to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
- Loosen M10 bolt 60 degrees and retighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- Loosen M6 bolts 60 degrees and retighten to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
Fig 4: RTV Sealant At The T-Joints
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Remove any of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant that may have squeezed out of the right upper timing cover T-joint (1).

Fig 5: Left Upper Timing Cover Excess RTV Sealant Locations
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Remove any of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant that may have squeezed out of the left upper timing cover T-joint (1).

Fig 6: Serpentine Belt Tensioner Bracket & Bolts
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Install the serpentine belt tensioner bracket (1) and tighten bolts to:
- M10 bolts to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- M6 bolt to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
Fig 7: Belt Tensioner & Bolts
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Install the serpentine belt tensioner. Refer to TENSIONER, BELT, INSTALLATION .
Install the right and left cylinder head covers. Refer to COVER(S), CYLINDER HEAD, INSTALLATION .
Install the vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, VACUUM, INSTALLATION .
Install the lower and upper radiator hoses.
Install the electric vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, INSTALLATION .

Fig 8: CAC Hose & EGR Air Flow Control Valve
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Install the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose to the EGR air flow control valve (2).
Install the charge air outlet tube.
Install the air cleaner body and intake air tube. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 9: Lower Radiator Cover
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Install the belly pan (2).
Lower the vehicle.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 10: Removing/Installing Engine Cover
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Connect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Install the engine cover (1).