Timing Cover: Service and Repair
TIMING BELT COVER(S) - FRONTREMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
2. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
3. Remove the radiator fan
4. Remove the accessory drive belts.
5. Remove crankshaft vibration damper.
6. Remove the lower belt cover located behind the crankshaft vibration damper (Fig. 135).
7. Remove the A/C belt guide/lift bracket (Fig. 134).
8. Remove the stamped steel cover (Fig. 135). Do not remove the sealer on the cover, it is reusable (Fig. 136). If some sealer is missing use Mopar Engine RTV GEN II to replace the missing sealer.
9. Remove the left cast cover (Fig. 135).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the left cast cover (Fig. 135) and generator/power steering belt tensioner pulley and bracket.
2. Install the right stamped steel cover (Fig. 135).
3. Install A/C belt guide/lift bracket (Fig. 134).
4. Install the lower cover (Fig. 135).
5. Install the crankshaft vibration damper.
6. Install the accessory drive belts.
7. Install the radiator fan.
8. Install upper radiator crossmember.
9. Connect negative cable to remote jumper terminal.
TIMING BELT COVER(S) - REAR
REMOVAL
1. Remove camshaft sprocket(s).
2. Remove rear timing belt cover bolts (Fig. 137).
3. Remove the rear cover(s).
NOTE: The right side rear timing belt cover has O-rings to seal the water pump passages to cylinder block (Fig. 139). Do not reuse the O-rings.
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect the rear cover foam seals for damage or wear (Fig. 138). Replace as necessary.
2. Clean right rear timing belt cover O-ring sealing surfaces and grooves (Fig. 139). Lubricate new O-rings with Mopar Dielectric Grease or equivalent to facilitate assembly.
3. Position NEW O-rings on cover (Fig. 139).
4. Install rear timing belt covers (Fig. 140) and (Fig. 141). Tighten bolts to the following specified torque:
- M10 - 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
- M8 - 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
- M6 - 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.)
5. Install camshaft sprockets and reassemble all components.