COVER(S), Engine Timing: Installation: Installation
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NOTE:
When using RTV, the sealing surfaces must be clean and free from grease and oil.
NOTE:
When using RTV, parts should be assembled in 10 minutes and tighten to final torque within 45 minutes.
- Clean all sealing surfaces. Refer to Engine - Standard Procedure .
- Apply Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) as shown in illustration at the cylinder head to block parting line (1, 2).
- Apply Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) as shown in illustration at the ladder frame to block parting line (1, 2).
- Apply Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) as shown in illustration in the corner of the oil pan and block.
- Apply 2 mm bead of Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) to the oil pan as shown in illustration.
- Apply 2 mm bead of Mopar® engine sealant RTV (or equivalent) to the engine block (1, 2) as shown in illustration.
- Install timing chain cover (1) upwards from under the vehicle.
- Install timing chain cover upper retaining bolts and tighten M6 bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.) and M8 bolts to 26 N.m (230 in. lbs.).
- Install accessory drive belt tensioner. Tighten bolt to 24 N.m (212 in. lbs.).
- Install right engine mount bracket (1). Tighten bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
- Install accessory drive belt upper idler pulley (1). Tighten bolt to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Install engine mount adapter (2) and tighten bolts (3) to 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
- Install engine mount through bolt (4) and tighten to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).
- Remove jack from under engine.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Hoisting , Standard Procedure .
- Install oil pan to timing chain cover lower retaining bolts (1) and tighten M6 bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
- Install water pump pulley (4) and tighten three bolts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
- Install crankshaft damper (2). Refer to DAMPER, Vibration , Installation .
- Install accessory drive belt lower idler pulley (2). Tighten bolt to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
- Install lower A/C compressor mounting bracket (2). Tighten the bolts to 24 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install A/C compressor (1). Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
- Install right lower splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, Splash, Front Wheel House , Installation and SHIELD, Splash, Rear Wheelhouse , Installation .
- Lower vehicle.
- Install cylinder head cover and ignition coils. Refer to COVER(S), Cylinder Head , Installation .
- Place the power steering pump in mounting position. Install the three bolts (1) through openings in the pulley (3). Tighten the mounting bolts (1) to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
- Install the power steering hose hold down (2).
- Install accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, Serpentine , Installation .
- Install power steering pump reservoir (2). Tighten mounting screw to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
- Install windshield washer reservoir (1).
- Install coolant recovery reservoir (3). Tighten mounting bolts to 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.).
- Install clean air hose (5) and air cleaner housing (1). Refer to BODY, Air Cleaner , Installation .
- Install air cleaner housing inlet.
- Connect negative battery cable.
- Operate engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Check oil system for leaks and correct fluid level.
- Install engine cover (1).