Timing Belt /Chain Cover(S): Installation

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Be sure mating surfaces of chain case cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
Using a new cover gasket, carefully install chain case cover to avoid damaging oil pan gasket. Use a small amount of Mopar(R) GEN II Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent, at the joint between timing chain cover gasket and the oil pan gasket. Finger tighten the timing chain cover bolts at this time.
CAUTION: If chain cover is replaced for any reason, be sure the oil hole (passenger side of cover) is plugged.

NOTE: Special Tool 6635 must be used to align cover and seal with crankshaft.
Position the special tool 6635 onto the crank shaft (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Positioning Special Tool 6635 Onto Crankshaft
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Tighten chain case cover bolts to 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 N-m (215 in. lbs.) torque.
Remove special tool 6635.
Inspect the seal flange on the vibration damper.
Install vibration damper (Refer to ENGINE/ ENGINE BLOCK/VIBRATION DAMPER-INSTALLATION ).
Install water pump (Refer to WATER PUMP-3.9L/5.9L ).
Install power steering pump (Refer to REMOVAL-POWER STEERING PUMP-3.9L & 5.9L ).
Install the serpentine belt (Refer to DRIVE BELTS ).
Install the cooling system fan.
Position the fan shroud and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 N-m (95 in. lbs.) torque.
Fill cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE-REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM 3.9L/5.9L ).
Connect the negative cable to the battery.