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Cover(S), Engine Timing: Removal

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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front skid plate. Refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the front suspension skid plate. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the transmission skid plate. Refer to REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the vibration damper. Refer to REMOVAL  .
    GC0146185Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp (1) at the water pump.
  7. Remove the lower radiator hose clamp (2) at the radiator and remove the lower radiator hose (3).
    GC0184543Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Remove the five front oil pan to engine timing cover bolts (1).
  9. Remove the A/C compressor and position aside. Refer to COMPRESSOR, A/C, REMOVAL .
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to disconnect the refrigerant lines for A/C compressor removal.

    GC0148461Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor wire harness connector (1).
  11. Remove the air cleaner resonator support bracket from the water pump.
    GC0146197Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the bolt (1) and lift the heater tube (2) out of the water pump.
  13. Disconnect the coolant temperature sensor (3) wire harness connector.
  14. Remove the generator. Refer to 5.7L .
    NOTE:

    It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.

    GC0184064Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Remove the bolts (1) and the engine timing cover.
    GC0081770Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Verify the timing cover slide bushings (1) remain located in the timing cover.
  17. Clean the sealing surfaces as necessary.
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