Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine covers.
Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable
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Disconnect the negative battery cable (1).

Fig 2: Integral Windage Tray, Oil Pump Pickup Tube & Bolts
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NOTE:
When the oil pan is removed, a new oil pan gasket and the integral windage tray assembly must be installed, the old gasket cannot be reused.
Remove the oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
Remove the oil pump pickup tube retaining bolt and nut (1).
Remove the oil pump pickup tube (2).
Remove and discard the oil pan gasket/windage tray (3).

Fig 3: Lower Radiator Hose
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Drain the engine coolant into a clean pan.
Remove the lower radiator hose (2) at the water pump and position aside.
Remove the heater hose at the water pump.

Fig 4: Upper & Lower Shrouds
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Remove the lower fan shroud (2).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 5: A/C Line Support Bracket
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Remove the A/C line support bracket.

Fig 6: Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor & Thermostat
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Separate the upper radiator hose (1) from the thermostat housing (3) and position aside.
Remove the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector (2).

Fig 7: Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector & Bolt
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Disconnect the camshaft position sensor electrical connector (1).
Remove the cooling fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, ELECTRIC, REMOVAL or FAN, COOLING, VISCOUS, REMOVAL .

Fig 8: Identifying Drive Belt (5.7L/6.4L Engine)
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Remove the accessory drive belt (4). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
Remove the idler pulley (2).
Remove the belt tensioner (7).

Fig 9: Power Steering Pump Pulley & Bolts
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NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the power steering pump hoses for power steering pump removal.
Remove the three power steering pump mounting bolts (2) through the access holes in the pulley (1).
Remove the power steering pump from the engine and position aside.

Fig 10: Removing/Installing A/C Compressor
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Remove the A/C compressor and position aside. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .

Fig 11: Generator, Bolts & Connector
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Remove the generator (1) from the front timing chain cover and position aside. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .

Fig 12: Vibration Damper & Bolt Grip Puller
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NOTE:
When installing the puller tool, ensure the bolts are fully threaded through the entire crankshaft damper.
Remove the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, REMOVAL .
Install the puller tool (2) making sure the bolts are fully threaded through the entire crankshaft damper and remove the crankshaft damper (1).

Fig 13: Engine Timing Cover
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NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove water pump for timing cover removal.
Remove the engine timing cover retaining bolts and remove the engine timing cover.

Fig 14: Front Cover Slide Bushings
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Verify that the engine timing cover slide bushings (1) remain located in the engine timing cover.