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Timing Belt / Chain Cover(S): Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Drain cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM ).
  3. Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly (Refer to RADIATOR FAN - ELECTRIC ).
  4. Remove fan and fan drive assembly (Refer to RADIATOR FAN - VISCOUS ).
  5. Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
  6. Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
  7. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
    G03512185Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Remove crankshaft damper (Refer to REMOVAL  ).
  9. Remove the generator (Refer to GENERATOR ).
  10. Remove A/C compressor (Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR ).
    CAUTION: The 3.7L engine uses an anerobic sealer instead of a gasket to seal the front cover to the engine block, from the factory. For service, Mopar(R) Engine RTV sealant must be substituted.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.
  11. Remove the bolts holding the timing cover to engine block (Fig 2 ).
    Fig 2: Identifying Timing Chain Cover Fasteners
    G03512186Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Remove the timing cover.
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