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Cover - Timing: Removal

Fig 1: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
GC0011853Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
2 - FASTENER TENSIONER TO FRONT COVER
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Drain cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  3. Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly.
  4. Remove radiator fan (Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL) .
  5. Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
  6. Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
  7. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner assembly (1).
  8. Remove crankshaft damper (Refer to CRANKSHAFT DAMPER - REMOVAL)  .
  9. Remove the generator (Refer to ELECTRICAL/CHARGING/GENERATOR - REMOVAL) .
  10. Remove A/C compressor (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COMPRESSOR - REMOVAL) .
    CAUTION: The 3.7L engine uses an anaerobic sealer instead of a gasket to seal the front cover to the engine block, from the factory. For service, Mopar® Grey Engine RTV sealant must be substituted.
    NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.
    Fig 2: Timing Chain Cover Fasteners
    GC0011852Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove the bolts holding the timing cover to engine block.
  12. Remove the timing cover.
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