Vibration Damper - Installation

INSTALLATION





CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crankshaft, Damper or Special Tool 8512-A, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing Damper.

1. Slide damper onto crankshaft slightly.

CAUTION: Damper Installer 8512-A, is assembled in a specific sequence. Failure to assemble this tool in this sequence can result in tool failure and severe damage to either the tool or the crankshaft.

2. Assemble Damper Installer 8512-A as follows, The nut is threaded onto the shaft first (2). Then the roller bearing (1) is placed onto the threaded rod (3) The hardened bearing surface of the bearing (1) MUST face the nut (2). Then the hardened washer (5) slides onto the threaded rod (3). Once assembled coat the threaded rod's threads with MOPAR(R) Nickel Anti-Seize or (Loctite No. 771).
3. Using Damper Installer 8512-A, press damper onto crankshaft.
4. Install then tighten vibration damper bolt to 176 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
5. Install radiator upper hose.
6. Install accessory drive belt. Accessory Drive Belt - Installation
7. Refill cooling system. Service and Repair
8. Connect negative cable to battery.