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Timing Belt Covers: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative cable from battery. Remove front engine compartment supports. Remove upper radiator crossmember. Disconnect fan module electrical connector. Remove fan module. See Figure. Remove accessory drive belts. Raise vehicle on hoist and use Special Tool 8191 to hold crankshaft damper while removing center bolt. Remove crankshaft damper. See Figure. Remove lower belt cover located behind crankshaft damper.
  2. Remove stamped steel cover. See Fig 1. Do not remove sealer on cover, it is reusable. See Fig 2. If some sealer is missing use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to replace missing sealer. Remove generator/power steering belt tensioning pulley and bracket. Remove left cast cover.
Fig 1: Identifying Timing Belt Covers
G00062520Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Fig 2: Sealing Timing Belt Cover
G00062521Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.