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DAMPER, Vibration: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Proper Assembly Method for Special Tool 8512A
GC0086023Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - BEARING
2 - NUT
3 - THREADED ROD
4 - BEARING HARDENED SURFACE (FACING NUT)
5 - HARDENED WASHER
CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crankshaft, Damper or Special Tool 8512A, thoroughly clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose before installing Damper.
  1. Align crankshaft damper slot with key in crankshaft. Slide damper onto crankshaft slightly.
    CAUTION: Damper Installer 8512A, 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 the Damper Installer 8512A as follows, The nut is threaded onto the shaft first. Then the roller bearing (1) is placed onto the threaded rod (3) (The hardened bearing surface of the bearing MUST  face the nut). Then the hardened washer slides onto the threaded rod . Once assembled coat the threaded rod's threads with Mopar® Nickel Anti-Seize or (Loctite No. 771).
    Fig 2: Crankshaft Damper Installation
    GC0086024Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8512A
  3. Using the Damper Installer 8512A (1), press damper onto the crankshaft .
  4. Install then tighten crankshaft damper bolt to 175 N.m (130 ft. lbs.).
  5. Install accessory drive belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Installation .
  6. Connect negative cable to battery.