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Timing Chain & Sprockets: Installation

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  1. Install timing chain and sprockets as an assembly. Ensure timing marks align. Apply sealant to crankshaft keyway and install into crankshaft. Lubricate tension spring, thrust pin and thrust pin bore with MOPAR Engine Oil Supplement (4318002) before installation. Install preload bolt and washer. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. Verify proper installation by rotating crankshaft until timing mark on camshaft is at approximately one o'clock position. See Fig 1. Timing sprockets are installed correctly if 15 timing chain pins are between timing marks on both sprockets.
  3. On all engines, install NEW front cover oil seal. Cut oil pan gasket tabs even with face of cylinder block. Remove tabs. Remove gasket from oil pan. Remove crankshaft oil seal from front cover. Clean front cover, oil pan and cylinder block gasket surfaces. Install front cover. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
Fig 1: Verifying Timing Chain Installation
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