Timing Cover: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Drain cooling system (refer to Cooling System).
3. Remove the serpentine belt (refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories).
4. Remove fan and fan shroud (refer to Cooling System).
5. Unbolt A/C compressor and set on top of engine.
6. Remove generator, air pump, and bracket assembly.
7. Remove water pump (refer to Cooling System).
8. Remove damper bolt and washer.
Fig. 54
9. Using Special Tool 1026 3-Jaw Puller remove pulley/damper from the crankshaft. (Fig. 54)
10. Loosen oil pan bolts and remove the front oil pan bolts that mount the pan to the timing chain cover.
11. Remove the cover bolts.
12. Remove timing chain cover and gasket using extreme caution to avoid damaging oil pan gasket.
13. Inspect surface of cover. Remove any burrs or high spots.
INSTALLATION
1. Be sure mating surfaces of timing chain cover and cylinder block are clean and free from burrs.
2. Lubricate the pump rotors using petroleum jelly or lubriplate.
3. Using a new cover gasket, carefully install timing chain cover to avoid damaging oil pan gasket. Use a small amount of Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, or equivalent, at the joint between timing chain cover gasket and the oil pan gasket. Finger tighten the timing chain cover bolts at this time.
4. Tighten timing chain cover bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten oil pan bolts to 24 Nm (215 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 55
5. Using Special Tool C-3688 Crankshaft Pulley/ Damper Installer Install pulley/vibration damper (Fig. 55)
6. Prime oil pump by squirting oil in the oil filter mounting hole and filling the J-trap of the front timing cover. When oil is running out, install oil filter that has been filled with oil.
7. Install water pump and housing assembly using new O-ring. Tighten bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Install generator, air pump, and bracket assembly.
9. Install A/C compressor.
10. 10. Install the cooling system fan.
11. Position the fan shroud and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (95 in. lbs.) torque.
12. Install the serpentine belt.
13. Fill cooling system (refer to Cooling System for the proper procedure).
14. Connect the negative cable to the battery.
15. Road test vehicle and check for leaks.