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Cover-Timing Chain: Removal

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Fig 1: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
GC0011853Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
2 - FASTENER TENSIONER TO FRONT COVER
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove electric cooling fan and fan shroud assembly.
  4. Remove the radiator fan. Refer to 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. See REMOVAL .
  9. Remove the generator. Refer to REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to 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 CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Remove the bolts holding the timing cover to engine block.
  12. Remove the timing cover.
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