Lower Timing Chain Cover

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Fig 1: Lower Timing Chain Cover RTV Sealant Locations

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Clean the oil pan sealing surfaces with isopropyl alcohol in preparation for sealant application. Refer to ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION .
CAUTION:
Engine assembly requires the use of a unique sealant that is compatible with engine oil. Using a sealant other than Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant may result in engine fluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Following the application of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the gasket surfaces, the components must be assembled within 20 minutes and the attaching fasteners must be tightened to specification within 45 minutes. Prolonged exposure to the air prior to assembly may result in engine fluid leakage.
Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant to the following locations (1).

Fig 2: Lower Timing Chain Cover RTV Sealant T-Joint Locations
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Apply a 3 mm wide bead of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant at the T-joint (1).

Fig 3: Lower Timing Chain Cover & Bolts
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Install the timing chain cover (2) and tighten bolts (1 and 3) finger tight.

Fig 4: Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening Sequence
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Using the sequence shown in illustration, tighten bolts to:
- M10 bolts (1) 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- M6 to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
- Loosen M10 bolt 60 degrees and retighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- Loosen M6 bolts 60 degrees and retighten to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
Install the five oil pan-to-lower chain cover bolts and tighten bolts finger tight:
- Tighten bolts to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
- Loosen each bolt 90° one at a time and retighten to 15 N.m (133 in. lbs.).
Fig 5: Lower Timing Cover Excess RTV Sealant Locations
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Remove any of Mopar® Threebond Engine RTV Sealant that may have squeezed out of the lower timing cover joints (1).

Fig 6: Generator Mounting Bracket & Bolts
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Install the generator mounting bracket (1). Tighten bolts (2) to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR, INSTALLATION .

Fig 7: Vibration Damper & Bolt
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NOTE:
The crankshaft damper bolt is a left hand thread.
Install the vibration damper. Refer to DAMPER, VIBRATION, INSTALLATION .
Install the left and right upper timing chain cover. Refer to COVER(S), ENGINE TIMING, INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable.