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Installation






INSTALLATION




1. Inspect oil pan gasket. If torn, gasket must be replaced.
2. Install a new gear housing gasket onto cylinder block and trim any excess gasket material flush to oil pan rail.
3. Place a small amount of Mopar(R) engine RTV to the corners of the block and pan gasket T-joint to ensure a good seal.
4. Install the gear housing. Torque bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
5. If a new housing is installed, the camshaft position sensor, and engine speed sensor must be transferred to the new housing.
6. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
7. Install and connect engine speed sensor.
8. Install the injection pump.




9. Install the camshaft. Align the crankshaft and camshaft gear marks as shown.
10. Install a new front crankshaft seal into the gear cover.
11. Apply a bead of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent to the gear housing cover. Be sure to surround all through holes.
12. Using the seal pilot to align the cover, install the cover to the housing and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
13. Remove the seal pilot. Install front seal dust shield.
14. Raise the vehicle.
15. Install the crankshaft damper and speed indicator ring. Torque bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.), plus an additional 60°.
16. Install the lower fan shroud bracket. Torque bolts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
17. Install the upper fan shroud brackets. Hand tighten only.
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Install the fan support/hub assembly and tighten bolts to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
20. Install the power steering pump.
21. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner. Torque bolt to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
22. Install the accessory drive belt.
23. Install the upper cooling fan/drive/shroud assembly.
24. Torque the upper fan shroud brackets to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
25. Connect the coolant recovery bottle hose to the radiator filler neck.
26. Install the radiator upper hose and clamps.
27. Add engine oil.
28. Add coolant.
29. Connect the battery cables.
30. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
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