Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
CAUTION: Ensure the plate between the left secondary chain tensioner and block is correctly installed.
15. Install both secondary chain tensioners. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
NOTE: Left and right secondary chain tensioners; are not common.
16. Before installing idler sprocket bolt, lubricate washer with oil, and tighten idler sprocket assembly retaining bolt to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
17. Remove all locking pins (3) from tensioners.
CAUTION: After pulling locking pins out of each tensioner, DO NOT manually extend the tensioner(s) ratchet. Doing so will over tension the
chains, resulting in noise and/or high timing chain loads.
18. Using Special Tool 6958, Spanner with Adaptor Pins 8346, tighten left (3) and right (4), camshaft sprocket bolts to 122 Nm (90 ft. lbs.).
19. Rotate engine two full revolutions. Verify timing marks are at the follow locations:
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primary chain idler sprocket dot is at 12 o'clock
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primary chain crankshaft sprocket dot is at 6 o'clock
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secondary chain camshaft sprockets V6 marks are at 12 o'clock
20. Lubricate all three chains with engine oil.
