Timing Chain Cover & Seal Removal on Dodge Dakota?

The dodge Timing Chain Cover & Seal removal details.

The complete step by step procedure for 3.7L and 4.7L.

The details are as follows:----

Removal & Installation

3.7L Engine

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly.
4. Remove radiator fan.
5. Disconnect both heater hoses at timing cover.
6. Disconnect lower radiator hose at engine.
7. Remove accessory drive belt tensioner assembly.
8. Remove crankshaft damper.
9. Remove the generator.
10. Remove A/C compressor.
    
    NOTE

    It is not necessary to remove the water pump for timing cover removal.
11. Remove the bolts holding the timing cover to engine block.
12. Remove the timing cover.

To install:

1. Clean timing chain cover and block surface using rubbing alcohol. Do not use oil based liquids to clean timing cover or block surfaces.
   
   WARNING

   Use only rubbing alcohol, along with plastic or wooden scrapers. Use no wire brushes or abrasive wheels or metal scrapers, or damage to surfaces could result.
2. Inspect the water passage o-rings for any damage, and replace as necessary.
3. Apply Mopar® Engine RTV sealer to front cover as shown using a 3 to 4mm thick bead.
4. Install cover. Tighten fasteners in sequence as shown in to 43 ft. lbs. (58 Nm). 
   
   
   
   Fig. Timing cover bolt tightening sequence-3.7L engine &

    Timing chain cover bolt torque sequence-4.7L engine
5. Install crankshaft damper.
6. Install the A/C compressor.
7. Install the generator.
8. Install accessory drive belt tensioner.
9. Install radiator upper and lower hoses.
10. Install both heater hoses.
11. Install radiator fan.
12. Fill cooling system.

4.7L Engine

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Negative battery cable

   Valve covers

   Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor

   Engine cooling fan and shroud

   Accessory drive belt

   Heater hoses

   Lower radiator hose

   Power steering pump

   Crankshaft damper

   Oil fill housing

   Accessory drive belt tensioner

   Alternator

   A/C compressor

   Front cover

   Front crankshaft seal

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Front cover. Tighten the bolts, in sequence, to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).

   Front crankshaft seal

   Cylinder head access plugs

   A/C compressor

   Alternator

   Accessory drive belt tensioner. Tighten the bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).

   Oil fill housing

   Crankshaft damper. Tighten the bolt to 130 ft. lbs. (175 Nm).

   Power steering pump

   Lower radiator hose

   Heater hoses

   Accessory drive belt

   Engine cooling fan and shroud

   Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor

   Valve covers

   Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

These details will help.

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