Vibration Damper

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Fig 1: Proper Assembly Method for Special Tool 8512-A

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1 - BEARING

2 - NUT

3 - THREADED ROD

4 - BEARING HARDENED SURFACE (FACING NUT)

5 - HARDENED WASHER

CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crankshaft, Damper or Special Tool 8512-A, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing Damper.

Align vibration damper slot with key in crankshaft. Slide damper onto crankshaft slightly.
CAUTION: Special Tool 8512-A, is assembled in a specific sequence. Failure to assemble this tool in this sequence can result in tool failure and severe damage to either the tool or the crankshaft.
Assemble Special Tool 8512-A as follows, The nut (2) is threaded onto the shaft first. Then the roller bearing (1) is placed onto the threaded rod (3) (The hardened bearing surface of the bearing (1) MUST face the nut (2). Then the hardened washer (5) slides onto the threaded rod. Once assembled coat the threaded rod's threads with MOPAR® Nickel Anti-Seize or equivalent.

Fig 2: Using Damper Installer 8512A To Press Damper Onto Crankshaft
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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8512
Using Special Tool 8512-A, press damper onto crankshaft (1).
Install then tighten vibration damper bolt to 175 N.m (130 ft. lbs.).
Install cooling fan assembly.
Install radiator upper shroud and tighten fasteners to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
Connect electrical connector for shroud fan.
Install radiator upper hose.
Install accessory drive belt.
Refill cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Connect negative cable to battery.